Hallmark teams up with Kansas City Chiefs for Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story

Netizens are expressing their excitement for the Hallmark Channel's latest film, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, which was released on November 30, 2020. The narrative centres on the romantic relationship between the film's main characters, Alana and Derrick, with the Kansas City Chiefs playing a crucial role in the development of their story.

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story follows Alana Higman (Hunter King), who is sure that her family's long-standing love for the Kansas City Chiefs will give them the edge to win the Fan of the Year Award. She believes that their dedication will outshine the other finalists.

Alana crosses paths with Derrick Taylor (Tyler Hynes), the Director of Fan Engagement, during her journey to win the title. Derrick is responsible for giving Hingman and her family the upper hand in competing for the award over the other two opponents.

After interacting over an extended period, owing to their shared interests, the two realize they are attracted to each other. However, several obstacles stand in the way of them getting together. The audience is left to discover whether they overcome these hindrances and unite or get ripped apart.

What is Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story all about?

Hallmark Channel's latest release, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, centers on Alana Higman and Derrick Taylor. They navigate their growing connection amidst the competition for the Fan of the Year Award, which honors the most dedicated fans of the Kansas City Chiefs.

The official synopsis for the film elaborates on the events, highlighting key aspects of how the lead characters' lives become intertwined through this event and more. It reads:

"Alana Higman is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick, Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists."

It continues:

"As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfather’s vintage Chiefs good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary."

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The cast and crew of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story

Hunter King and Tyler Hynes lead the cast of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story as Alana Hingman and Derrick Taylor, respectively. The supporting cast includes:

Jamie Addison as Beth
Taylor Cordell as Young Leah
Mead D'Amore as Young Nick
Clyde Edwards-Helaire in an undisclosed role
Holden Fedele as Skyy Moore
Ed Begley Jr. in an undisclosed role
Jenna Bush Hager in an undisclosed role
Meagan Flynn as Courtney
Jera Good as Young Norma
Mecole Hardman in an undisclosed role
George Karlaftis in an undisclosed role
Donna Kelce as Donna
Mary Beth McDonough as Carole
Andy Reid in an undisclosed role
Meredith Lindsey as Young Grandma Patty
Tiffany Renee Bear as a Young Mom

The film is written by Julie Sherman Wolfe and directed by John Putch.

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Besides Hallmark Channel, interested viewers can also livestream Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story through various live-streaming platforms such as Peacock, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Philo, and Hulu + Live TV.

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