The National Football League ( NFL ) and the Kansas City Chiefs are partnering with the Hallmark Channel to bring fans a new romance movie. Holiday Touchdown: A Chief’s Love Story is scheduled to air during the channel’s 15th annual Countdown to Christmas event this December. It comes hot off the heels of the Missouri team’s 2024 Super Bowl victory and increasing popularity, fueled by tight end Travis Kelce’s high-profile relationship with global superstar Taylor Swift .
Starring Tyler Hynes, Hunter King and Ed Begley Jr, the original movie will film entirely in Kansas City and the team’s Arrowhead Stadium. The film will follow a romance that develops between the team’s director of fan engagement Derrick (Hynes) and Alana (King), one of the finalists in the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Production is scheduled to start in July.
“With Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs both homegrown, rooted in values, tradition and community, there is a special alchemy between these two iconic organizations,” said Hallmark chief brand officer Darren Abbott in a statement, per Variety . “By blending the warmth of Hallmark storytelling with the excitement of professional football, we are thrilled to give audiences a front-row seat to this community’s spirit, rich traditions and passionate fans that define Kansas City, all wrapped up in the comforting and uplifting Hallmark way.” Chiefs President Mark Donovan added: “We are honored to partner with Hallmark on a.