Hallmark Channel will premiere “Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story” on Saturday, November 22 at 8/7c. The film, which was shot in Buffalo and other locations across Western New York, features actors Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, Joe Pantoliano, Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aaron, Steve Schirripa, and Patti Murin. Several current and former members of the Buffalo Bills also appear in the movie.
The film will be available for streaming on Hallmark+ starting November 23. Canadian viewers can watch the premiere on W Network at 8 p.m. EST or stream it via STACKTV.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is among those making cameo appearances in the movie. Other players featured include running back Ray Davis, safety Damar Hamlin, offensive tackle Dion Dawkins, tight end Dawson Knox, long snapper Reid Ferguson, defensive tackle DeWayne Carter and wide receiver Joshua Palmer.
According to a synopsis provided by Hallmark Channel: “The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium – the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that revolve around cheering for their favorite team – especially at the holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas.”
The story centers on pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn and Gabe DeLuca, vice president of stadium development for the Bills. The two are lifelong friends whose families share a deep connection to both each other and the football team. When Morgan learns from her uncle that someone anonymously helped her family after he was drafted over sixty years ago—and continues to send him a Christmas gift every year—she sets out to find this benefactor with Gabe’s help.
“Aided by Bills Mafia friends of theirs, Morgan and Gabe work together to unwrap the gifter’s identity. Along the way, Gabe’s love for Morgan deepens and in turn, she begins to see him in a new light though neither is daring enough to admit their feelings. Meanwhile, Morgan’s hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked. That is, until Gabe takes matters into his own hands and uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surprise of a lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a Christmas they’ll never forget,” according to Hallmark Channel.
A contest has also been announced where fans can enter for a chance to win a signed Hallmark Holiday Touchdown jersey.
