Hallmark Channel’s newest Christmas in July movie, “A Very Vermont Christmas,” premieres Saturday, July 20 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central. The film stars Katie Leclerc and Ryan McPartlin. Read on to learn where the movie was filmed and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the cast.

‘A Very Vermont Christmas’ was filmed in Massachusetts

Also known by the working title “Love is Brewing,” according to IMDb, “A Very Vermont Christmas” was not filmed in Vermont at all. Instead, it was filmed in Massachusetts, including the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, according to A2Z Filming.

The Wachusett Mountain ski area itself also posted a message about the filming of the movie, adding that the movie was also filmed in the Princeton area.

Another location featured in the film is Seven Saws Brewing.

Writer Steven Kent told Mountain Times that the film was delayed a few times.

“They have really good tax incentives for film production in Massachusetts,” he said. “They were originally going to shoot it around Christmas, but it got pushed back to March. We were really lucky to be able to do it this year.”

Kent also revealed that the brewpub in the film has a feature that references a bar in Killington where he and his partner, Pam Rice, live. The two own a dog-sitting business in Killington called Furry Child Daycare.

In March of this year, Ryan McPartlin posted a message on Instagram about the filming, writing: “Christmas would have been cancelled if it wasn’t for our hair and makeup team!!! 🎄💇‍♂️💄”

And he shared a funny video with the caption: “Is this the first Christmas action romance??? 🎄❄️ 🤜”

Actor John Forest, who plays Greg in the film, also wrote about the film on Instagram.

He wrote: “A belated shoutout to this amazing group of people I had the pleasure of making a Christmas film with earlier this month! And a huge thank you to the beloved captain of the ship @johnstimp for his joyful direction and guidance, and also to @juliearvedon of @slatecasting for the opportunity. This was my very first audition with my incredible new agents @andrewwilsonagency and I couldn’t be more excited for everything that’s to come.”

In April 2023, director John Stimpson posted a photo on Instagram while filming “Letters to Santa” with Katie Leclerc, another film he shot with the lead actor.

The two collaborated on “A Cape Cod Christmas,” “Letters to Santa,” “Christmas a la Mode” and now “A Very Vermont Christmas.”

Meet the cast

Hallmark’s synopsis reads: “A local Vermont ski champion and brewmaster teams up with an unlikely match to create a seasonal microbrewery in order to save her family’s business before Christmas.”

Joy is played by Katie Leclerc. According to her bio, she had a recurring role on “The Big Bang Theory” and has also appeared in series such as “Veronica Mars,” “Community” and “NCIS,” among others. She has also starred in more than a dozen films for companies such as Sony, Hallmark and AMC+.

Ryan McPartlin portrays Zac. According to his biography, he is perhaps best known for his role as Devon “Captain Awesome” Woodcomb on the series “Chuck.” He was an Abercrombie & Fitch model before his first acting role in “The Nanny.” He also played Hank Bennett on “Passions” (2001-2004) and Riley Martin on “Living with Fran.” He auditioned for Superman in “Superman Returns” and appeared on “Mad Men.” McPartlin is a certified personal trainer. He married former actress Danielle Kirlin on October 26, 2002, and they have two sons, Wyatt and Dylan.

According to Hallmark’s press release, the following actors will also be appearing:

• Joanna Herrington (Maria)
• John Bos (Greg)
• Ivan Cecil walks (Kevin)
• David J. Curtis (Bob)
• Jenna Lea Scott (Liftie Lucy)
• Brett Davern (Ethan)
• Kimaya Diggs (Rosie)
• Bob Amero (Nathaniel)

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