Hallmark Christmas Movie To Film In CT: Casting Call For Extras

HARTFORD, CT — The Hallmark Channel is back to film a production in Connecticut and has put out a casting call for extras, according to The Hartford Courant. The movie will be shot from Sept. 7 to 24.

The film is titled "Christmas in Harlem" but will mostly be shot in Hartford on Capitol Avenue. A casting director said they're especially looking for people of color but that "all are welcome."

Twenty to twenty-five extras who are hired will be selected to work multiple days. The production will include extras in a pickup basketball game, nurses, a yoga class, and more, The Hartford Courant reported.

Hallmark is planning two more productions to be filmed in the state: "A Sugar Plum Christmas," which will be shot in Norwich, and "Royal Gossip."

Those interested in auditioning should go to HBG Casting's website.

Connecticut is a popular location for movies centered around Christmas, especially those appearing on the Hallmark Channel. "Holiday For Heroes," filmed in several Southeastern Connecticut towns, was released in 2019.

In 2018, "Christmas On Honeysuckle Lane" appeared on Hallmark and was shot in Wethersfield.

"One Royal Holiday" was shot in the state last year. The movie was filmed over the summer at Connecticut locations including the Inn at Woodstock Hill, Baker's Dozen doughnut shop in Putnam, and the Connecticut Convention Center and Bond Ballroom in Hartford.

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