Hearties got another Christmas present. The good news continues to flow in light of the Season 13 premiere date for When Calls the Heart. Several of their favorites are starring in the new Hallmark holiday film, The Christmas Cup.
Key Takeaways
- Pascale Hutton and Ben Rosenbaum star in the new holiday film.
- Hearties already knew Rosenbaum would lead the romantic comedy.
- Four more stars joined the cast, shocking fans.
- Other WCTH stars are part of Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas.”
Hallmark Fans Notice Familiar Faces From Hope Valley
Hallmark shared a glimpse of The Christmas Cup, which features leading man Ben Rosenbaum. Fans were surprised to see his WCTH co-star Pascale Hutton also in the trailer. The cast also includes Andrea Brooks, Kavan Smith, Jaeda Lily Miller, and Natasha Burnett, who also appear on the popular Hallmark drama.
The caption on WTCH’s official Instagram account reads, “#Hearties! It’s our FIRST LOOK at #TheChristmasCup starring @ben_rosenbaum and @rhiannonmfish! Keep your eyes open for many familiar faces…”
Hutton teased in the comments, “How many WCTH cast did you spot?? 👀” Hearties couldn’t believe their eyes. Some of them had to pause the video and replay it to count the actors.
One person wrote, “It looks like a really fun movie 🤩 What a great idea to include so many of the WCTH cast!” Someone else commented, “That’s a lot of familiar faces!! 😍” The Christmas Cup premieres on Sunday, November 30, at 6 p.m. ET on the Hallmark Channel.
More WCTH Stars Join Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas”
Rosenbaum isn’t the only one leading a movie. Erin Krakow starred in the holiday film Christmas Above the Clouds, which premiered on Saturday, November 8. Daniel Lissing stars in the romantic comedy Single on the 25th, which airs on Sunday, December 7.
This news follows Hallmark’s announcement of the premiere date for When Calls the Heart Season 13. The drama returns on Sunday, January 4, 2026. In a new video, Hallmark shared the exciting news about Brooke Shields’ return. She will appear in three episodes.
She’s not the only one who’s returning. Melissa Gilbert will also reprise her role as Georgie. Next season’s cast also includes Krakow, Andrea Brooks, Chris McNally, Kavan Smith, Kevin McGarry, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, and Viv Leacock.
In case you’re bored on Thanksgiving night, Hallmark has a primetime lineup planned, which includes returning favorites, new romances, and suspenseful drama. There’s plenty of programming if you want to snuggle on the couch after eating Thanksgiving dinner.
