A Royal Christmas Crush movie on Hallmark Channel kicks off the Christmas in July movies with a new original that will take you to the winter wonderland you miss so much during the peak of summer.
A Royal Christmas Crush Plot
The movie follows Ava Jensen as she gets an opportunity of a lifetime. The Fridrland royal family assembles every year at Christmas time at the castle. And the one tradition that they never miss is building a beautiful ice castle.
This year, Ava, an architect is visiting her uncle and is tasked to build the royal ice castle. There, she meets the royal prince Henry. The two come from a totally different world, but soon find themselves attracted and eager to know about each other. Ava finds herself assisting Prince Henry for his speech and impresses him with her many talents.
But Brigitta, the palace’s scheming Director of Logistics is not happy about Ava and Henry. She sees Henry as a ticket to restoring her family’s nobility. She has been planning to make Henry fall in love with her beautiful daughter, and sees Ava as a threat.
Even as she plots their fights and tries to stop them from coming close, hearts are already melting in this winter wonderland.
Cast of the Movie
Katie Cassidy plays Ava with Stephen Huszar as Prince Henry. Angela Besharah, Charlie Ebbs also star. Marita Jane Grabiak directs the Christmas Romance from story by Keith Hemstreet, Catherine Reay and Kate Somerville.
Release Date
A Royal Christmas Crush airs on Hallmark Channel on July 8 2023 at 8 PM ET/PT.
Actor Spotlight – Katie Cassidy
Cassidy has captured the hearts of audiences and has become a recognizable face in the entertainment industry.
Cassidy comes from a family with a rich acting heritage. She is the daughter of the late David Cassidy and model Sherry Williams, and she is also the granddaughter of actor Jack Cassidy and actress Evelyn Ward.
Cassidy’s breakout role came in the hit television series “Supernatural” (2005-present), where she portrayed the character of Ruby. Following her success on “Supernatural,” Cassidy went on to star in the popular superhero series “Arrow” (2012-2020). She played the role of Laurel Lance/Black Canary, a strong and determined lawyer turned crime-fighting vigilante.
In addition to her television work, Cassidy has also appeared in various films. She has starred in movies such as “Click” (2006), “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (2010), and “The Scribbler” (2014), demonstrating her ability to seamlessly transition between different genres and roles.