Directed by Mike Donis, the holiday romance film ‘The Toymaker’s Christmas Romance’ centers on ambitious toy executive Vanessa, whose dream of becoming CEO is threatened by a looming corporate takeover. She must rediscover the true meaning of the holidays with the help of the Christmas Spirits and charming toy designer Jordan, or risk losing everything she’s worked so hard to build.
‘The Toymaker’s Christmas Romance’ stars Chantel Riley (as Vanessa Reed) and Brendan Morgan (as Jordan).
Written by Kathryn Fasegha and Nataline Rodrigues, ‘The Toymaker’s Christmas Romance’ is produced by Jessica Reis, with executive producers Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro, Claire Benoit, Beth Stevenson, Shannon Minogue, and Nancy Yeaman. Production company is Brain Power Studio.
The film’s cinematography is by Jack Gordie, the editing is by Mike Donis, with music by Sean Nimmons-Paterson.
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Additional cast include Raven Dauda (as Tasha), Kate MacLellan (as Ms. Reed), Krista Nazaire (as Zoey), Kim Roberts (as Ghost of Christmas Present), Nathaniel Stephenson (as DJ Ghost of Christmas Past), Lanette Ware (as Eleanor) Malik Njau (as Avery), and Neil Whitely (as Preston Sterling Jr.).
Lifetime will release ‘The Toymaker’s Christmas Romance’ on Lifetime on December 5, 2026 at 10/9c (with availability the following day on TVE/VOD).
Chantel Riley is most known for Frankie Drake Mysteries, Race and Wynonna Earp. Brendan Morgan is most known for The Handmaid’s Tale and Meet Me Next Christmas. Mike Donis is most known for directing holiday films including Hearts Around the Table: Josh’s Third Serving and Rodeo Christmas Romance.
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