The Hallmark Channel’s newest movie, “Deck the Walls,” premieres on Friday, November 29, at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central. The movie stars Ashley Greene, Wes Brown and Danny Pellegrino. Read on to learn all about where the movie was filmed and behind-the-scenes moments with the cast
‘Deck the Walls’ Was Filmed in Utah
While most Hallmark movies are filmed in Canada, the newest film is an exception. According to the Utah Film Commission, “Deck the Walls” was filmed in the state. Filming wrapped in mid-September.
Danny Pellegrino took to Instagram to announce the movie by saying: “I’ll probs keep pestering you all to watch! It really is sooooooo cute and I’m incredibly proud at how sweet and romantic and funny it turned out!!!”
Pelligrino told EntertainmentNOW that he always dreamed of writing a Hallmark script and when he finally got this opportunity, he also auditioned for the role of Sal, which he’d based on himself.
When he got the part, filming the movie in Utah with Wes Brown was a dream come true for him, he shared.
“Knowing Wes as a fan and being in scenes with him, it was a little bit of an out-of-body experience,” he said.
Cora Bella posted about the film: “A huge thank you to @homegoods for their super sweet gift and support of my work! We’ve ALWAYS loved shopping at Home Goods and in my latest film I actually got to portray a fun shopping experience at one of their locations for which they sent a sweet little ‘thank you care package.’ Super grateful to say the least! 🙏🏽♥️☺️”
Bella is starring in the movie with her mom, Mia Marina, who tagged her in a post about how excited she was. “We are wrapping up filming and are so excited to share this feel good story with you all!” she wrote. The post also contains a few behind-the-scenes pictures.
“Like peas & carrots!” Marina shared in an earlier post about filming with her daughter. “We just got some incredible news that we will be working TOGETHER on a new network feature film releasing later this year! Being on set together might just be one of our favorite things! Thank you so much to our management teams and we can’t wait to share with you all once we can! ✨♥️✨”
The mother-daughter duo had a lot of fun together. “Mama & Coco Bellita fitted hard yesterday! What a blast playing dress up is! 🤩👗♥️ So grateful to be able to do these things together…how wild! 🥹🙏🏽” Marina wrote.
Meet the Cast
Hallmark’s synopsis reads: “Rose is a Chicago-based interior designer, whose brother Sal is responsible for a Christmas Charity House Flip back in their suburban Colorado hometown. When a budget crisis puts this important project in danger, Rose reluctantly returns during the holidays to try to save the day. Not ready to face the ghosts of her past, Rose’s plan is to get in, get it done, and get out ASAP. But before she knows it, she is face-to-face with Brysen, her brother’s best friend, contractor and who just so happens to be the bane of Rose’s youth. With the help of friends and family, and buoyed by the season of giving, the trio figures out a way to work together for this worthy cause. As Rose works, she discovers unexpected love and deeper purpose along the way.”
Wes Brown is Brysen. According to his bio, he is originally from Fort Worth, Texas, but found his passion for acting while studying at Louisiana State University. His big break came when he landed a role in “Glory Road,” filmed in Southern Louisiana. Shortly after, he moved to Los Angeles to continue his career. Brown is well known for playing Luke on HBO’s series “True Blood.” He’s also starred in fan-favorite movies such as “Christmas at Graceland,” “June in January,” and “Sweet Pecan Summer,” which he also co-produced. In 2021, he brought his musical talents to “Every Time a Bell Rings,” contributing an original song for the film.
Ashley Greene plays Rose. According to her bio, she’s widely recognized for her iconic role as Alice Cullen in the “Twilight” Saga. She’s going to be starring as Abby Huntsman in the drama “Bombshell,” a movie about women at Fox News exposing CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment.
Beyond acting, Ashley has represented major brands like DKNY, Oakley Women’s Eyewear, and Avon’s Mark beauty line. She is passionate about giving back and supports organizations like A21, No More, and GEMS.
Also starring, according to IMDb, are:
- Cora Bella
- Bruce Brockett
- Adam Johnson
- Mia Marina
- Kazina Maxine
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