Daniel Lissing Returns for Romance in 'Christmas Keepsake'
Christmas Keepsake
Fans of When Calls the Heart, still wholeheartedly follow the career of actor Daniel Lissing, who starred for five seasons as Mountie Jack Thornton. Even though he chose to leave the series at the end of Season 5, his ardent supporters still follow him wherever he goes.
Last season, he starred in Catering Christmas for Great American Family opposite Merritt Patterson. This year, he stars in Christmas Keepsake for GAF. Here's everything we know so far about the movie including a Parade.com exclusive debut of the movie's trailer. Take a look below!
What is Christmas Keepsake about?
After relocating to a new town in a new country with his daughter, Tom (Daniel Lissing) and bonds with his daughter Gracie (Ellie Stewart) as they search for the original owner of a Christmas time capsule she finds in their new backyard. Tom stumbles upon an unexpected romance with Elizabeth (Jillian Murray), a local shop keeper, while tracking down more info and solving more clues from the time capsule.
Fun fact: Native Australian Daniel Lissing gets to sport his natural accent in Christmas Keepsake!
Meet the cast of Christmas Keepsake
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Jillian Murray (Elizabeth)
Murray previously starred in Prescription for Love, Christmas in the Pines, and Overlook. She has also guest starred on Murder in the First and Sonny with a Chance.
Daniel Lissing (Tom)
For five seasons, Lissing starred as Mountie Jack Thornton opposite Erin Krakow on Hallmark Channel's highly popular When Calls the Heart. He had previously starred on the ABC naval drama Last Resort opposite Andre Braugher, Scott Speedman, and future Hallmark alums Jessy Schram and Autumn Reeser.
Ellie Stewart (Gracie)
Newcomer Stewart is based out of Melbourne, Australia, With mostly short films in her credits, Stewart did appear in the film Surrogate, where she received positive reviews.
When does Christmas Keepsake premiere?
Christmas Keepsake premieres on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family. Hearties alert! It's a Hearties alum weekend on Great American Family! Get a Hearties Alum Double Feature this weekend with Christmas Keepsake starring Daniel Lissing on Saturday and A Christmas Blessing starring Lori Loughlin on Sunday!
Does Parade.com have a sneak peek of Christmas Keepsake?
We do! Check out the Parade.com exclusive premiere of the trailer for Christmas Keepsake!
Christmas Keepsake
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