Lifetime’s new Christmas movie Reindeer Games Homecoming cast includes Justin Bruening and Sarah Drew.
The movie is giving Grey’s Anatomy fans a special reunion. Justin Bruening and Sarah Drew will once again appear as lovers in the new rom-com.
Sarah not only stars in the upcoming movie but serves as a writer and executive producer as well. Justin will play the leading man in the Christmas movie. Previously, the two entertainers played lovers in Indivisible and Grey’s Anatomy.
In addition, Justin was tapped for the lead role by Sarah herself. She further explained her reason in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. The actress stated that besides being a great actor, he’s perfect for the role in every way.
“We’ve great chemistry together. And on top of all that, he’s such an incredible team player,” the actress continued. She just needed somewhat who was just on her team, willing to dive in and be a total team player.
Meet The Cast Of Reindeer Games Homecoming
Former onscreen lovers Sarah Drew and Justin Bruening will appear in the leading roles in the new Christmas movie Reindeer Games Homecoming.
Sarah, who wrote the screenplay, will portray Mackenzie Graves while Justin will appear as Chase Weston. Fans are really excited to see these fellow actors come together as they spark their romance once again on the screen.
The following are the cast of Reindeer Games Homecoming:
Sarah Drew As Mackenzie Graves
Sarah Drew plays the character of Mackenzie Graves in the upcoming Lifetime movie, Reindeer Games Homecoming.
Her character from the upcoming movie, Mackenzie, is a bright, brilliant, and competitive high school biology teacher in Vermont who possesses a passion for solving crossword puzzles. Moreover, she loves to encounter other sets of challenges as well.
She lost her beloved father, a well-known fire child who ran the town’s holiday fundraising tradition named “The Reindeer Games.” Ever since his passing, Mac competes with his retired colleagues, a group of cheerful former firefighters, to honor his memory.
She hopes to maintain her father’s tradition of the town’s popular fundraising event. However, her world is rocked when her high school crush, Chase Weston, returns to visit his nephew and pregnant sister at Christmas.
Justin Bruening As Chase Weston
American actor and former fashion model Justin Bruening, 43, will appear as Chase Weston in Reindeer Games Homecoming.
Justin’s character in the new Christmas movie, Chase, is a fading Hollywood star and Mackenzie Graves’ (Sarah Drew) high school crush. He returned to the town to help his pregnant sister and meet his little nephew at Christmas.
Soon, Chase tends to participate in the Games and eventually gets the opportunity to compete against Mac. On the other hand, the biology teacher is determined to show her former mega crush and win the Kris Kringle Cup at any cost.
As the competition starts, the connection between Mac and Chase also sparks. Soon, Chase finds himself eager to not only grab victory over the win but also win Mac’s heart as well. Will he win something more than just the game?
Dorian Giordano As Jeremy
Well-known Canadian actor Dorian Giordano will portray the role of Jeremy in Reindeer Gamed Homecoming.
Based in Los Angeles and Toronto he is of Latino (Guatemala) and Indigenous (Navajo) ethnicity. The young actor first appeared on television with an uncredited role as a Teen Boy in Honey Bee (2018), directed by Rama Rau.
Besides acting, Dorian is a World Champion Professional Freestyle BMX Rider. When not in front of the camera, he enjoys snowboarding, dirt biking, surfing, skateboarding, cliff diving, and knife throwing. Moreover, the rising star loves playing the electric guitar.
Ava Cheung As Kit
Canadian actress Ava Cheung will showcase her charm in the new Christmas movie as Kit. Besides being an actress, she is also a dancer and is represented by SoHo Management in Toronto.
She realized her passion for the performing arts at an early age. After years of training, practice, and experience, Cheung was noticed by a Toronto agent who introduced her to the world of television and film. She made her debut as Dr. O in the series Odd Squad (2020).
The additional cast members of the Lifetime movie Reindeer Games Homecoming include:
- Brian Sills as Simon Cook
- Ashley Bryant as Woman
- Shannon McDonough as Teri Mazzeo
- Richard Patrick Tolton II as Kyle
- Alicia Alexander as Fan Girl
Lifetime’s Reindeer Games Homecoming Release Date
Reindeer Games Homecoming is set to premiere on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 8/7c on Lifetime and stream the next day.
Fans are really excited about the movie starring Sarah Drew and Justin Bruening which will air on the Lifetime Christmas lineup.
With plenty of games, the movie gives the viewers some of the really fun set pieces for Reindeer Games that you won’t see in other Christmas movies. It showcases big events that are super joyous, super fun, and funny.