Extras Wanted for Chiefs Hallmark Movie in Kansas City

Hallmark Media and Kansas City Chiefs collaborate on a heartwarming holiday movie

KANSAS CITY, MO — Excitement is brewing in Kansas City, as Hallmark Media and the Kansas City Chiefs partner up on a brand new movie set to be filmed locally. The highly anticipated holiday movie, titled “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” is poised to add an extra dose of cheer to the city’s spirited atmosphere.

Chiefs and Hallmark Collaborate on Holiday Love Story

The announcement from Hallmark Media and the Kansas City Chiefs sparked waves of enthusiasm among fans of both organizations. The movie promises to blend the thrilling energy of football with heartfelt, timeless holiday elements, capturing the vibrant essence of Kansas City.

“Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” emerges as the maiden venture where the iconic GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium plays the backdrop in a Hallmark movie. From July 6 to July 27, the city turns into a vibrant film set, with Kansas City natives capturing the fun, camaraderie, and thrill of Chiefs’ games and the magic of a Hallmark holiday feature.

Casting Call for Extras

A local casting company recently held an open casting call for extras over the age of 18, transforming the city into a theater of dreams. The response was overwhelming, promptly leading to the closure of casting calls this Thursday morning. With locals coming forward to be part of the highly coveted homegrown project, the city buzzed with anticipation.

Stellar Cast and Plot

Headlining this film are actors Tyler Hynes, known for his roles in Shifting Gears and Three Wise Men and a Baby, and Hunter King, a fan-favorite from Two Scoops of Italy and The Santa Summit. Veteran actor Ed Begley Jr., famed for his roles in Young Sheldon and Better Call Saul, also joins the stellar cast of the upcoming movie.

The storyline revolves around a charming woman (Hunter King) who aspires to lead her family to win a fan of the year contest. Pursuing her dream, she teams up with the director of fan engagement (Tyler Hynes). Things take an interesting turn when her grandfather’s (Ed Begley Jr.) lucky Chiefs hat mysteriously disappears. Undoubtedly, “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” promises to be a captivating journey filled with emotion, excitement, and love.