Two Journalists Head to France to Unravel a Love Story in New Hallmark Movie
Joyeux Noel
One of the things I loved about Europe around the holidays were all the Christmas markets. You don't see too many of them here in the U.S., but in Europe they're almost as prevalent as food trucks or Starbucks are here! The mini-fairs pop up seemingly overnight and offer not only beautiful gifts, but also tasty treats like beautiful stamped cookies, chimney cakes, sausages, candied nuts and Linzer cookies. (Is your mouth watering yet)?
In Hallmark Channel's newest movie Joyeux Noel, two reporters head to France and a famed Christmas market to unravel a mystery behind a jewelry box and a painting.
Here's everything we know about Hallmark Channel Christmas movie, Joyeux Noel.
What is Joyeux Noel about?
Written by Brant Daugherty and his wife, Kim Daugherty, Joyeux Noel finds Lea (Jaicy Elliot), a copy editor and aspiring journalist, put on an assignment with co-worker Mark (Daugherty), a seasoned journalist at The Post, to uncover the love story behind the popular Mon Fleur painting. The pair travels to a small French village to visit the annual Christmas market where the couple behind the story met – which is said to possess a magic that brings soulmates together. Mark does not believe in the legend but continues investigating the story with Lea, curious to find out if it’s true. As Lea and Mark search to uncover the young couple’s love story, they discover something more meaningful – the magic of the Christmas Market and their own happy endings.
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Meet the cast of Joyeux Noel
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Jaicy Elliot (Lea)
Elliot is best known for her role as doctor-turned-bartender Taryn Helm on Grey's Anatomy. She previously starred in My Southern Family Christmas and Romance in Style for Hallmark Channel.
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Brant Daugherty (Mark)
Daugherty also wrote this film with his wife, Kim. He is best known for his roles on Pretty Little Liars and Army Wives. He has appeared in several Hallmark movies including The Baker's Son, Timeless Love, and Mingle All the Way.
Fun fact: Brant and Kim Daugherty also wrote the 2022 thriller, Alone in the Dark (Brant also directed). The duo also penned the hilarious 2019 UPtv film, A Christmas Movie Christmas which finds two sisters trapped inside a Christmas movie where they are the stars. Both films are available to rent or purchase on sites like Amazon Prime, Apple TV, or Vudu. You can also stream it for free on Tubi.
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When does Joyeux Noel premiere?
Joyeux Noel premieres on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 9 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel.
When can I watch Joyeux Noel again?
Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 10 p.m. ET
Saturday, Nov. 11 at 12 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 12 a.m. ET
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Does Parade.com have a sneak peek of Joyeux Noel?
Yes, check out this Parade.com exclusive sneak peek from Joyeux Noel below.
Joyeux Noel
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