Happy Howlidays” is a touching season’s greeting movie released on December 21, 2024, on hall mark channel. Casts of the movie include Jessica Lowndes in the role of Mia, a Seattle tourism board’s detail-oriented webpage, and Ezra Moreland starred as Max, who owns a shelter for dogs. This is actually the first acting performance for Moreland, having won participation in Hallmark reality competition Finding Mr. Christmas.
Plot Summary: Mia spends the holidays her way; at least that is how she expects things to be, however, this plan is destroyed once she adopts a stray dog. This leads her to Max, who ran a local dog shelter in Seattle. They establish a pact: Mia would look after Max’s sick dog, and in turn, Max would take her around the tucked away places in full view of Seattle. They both started going out as they started exploring the city, they both transferred perspectives from themselves and got into a great bond.
Cast:
- Jessica Lowndes as Mia: Known for her role in “90210,” Lowndes brings depth to the character of Mia, portraying her journey from solitude to connection.
- Ezra Moreland as Max: A 31-year-old model and former Navy rescue diver, Moreland makes his acting debut as Max, the compassionate dog shelter owner. Entertainment Weekly
- Ella Cannon as Amy: Plays Mia’s supportive friend, encouraging her to embrace the holiday spirit.
- Cassandra Sawtell as Penny: Features as a colleague who adds charm to the narrative.
- Ryan Cook as Eddie: Portrays a character contributing to Mia’s journey.
- Lisa Shields as Potential Adopter: Adds depth to the storyline with her role. Sportskeeda
Cultural and Social Significance: “This into song, says the writer turned composer of songs during the unprecedented times of the global pandemic and the lockdown of 2020. How to respond? This emerging talent has scored numerous songs for key figures in television and movie industries, most if not all of them gaining wide international recognition.
Critical Reception: Although there were some who enjoyed the movie or were at least interested in it which is understandable considering the movie star’s shift from reality shows to acting, some reviews are still pending as the film only just came out. Surely him with Lowndes will appeal to some of the viewers looking for some romance during the holiday season.
Aesthetic Style and Production Insights: Terry Ingram, the director of filming, managed to beautifully incorporate Seattle surroundings, its towns, and artificial images into the city which contributed to the love and other holiday feelings. The romance of the main characters, together with the company of cute dogs, brings additional pieces of the picture into the narrative. Moreland’s warm up for the character by taking on acting and textbook classes is indicative of his commitment to being real in the role.
Upcoming Projects: Jessica Lowndes remains an actor of note in the holiday films’ pool and seems likely to be part of future projects. The achievement of Ezra Moreland’s debut may likely lead to more opportunities of acting as the people would love to see his further attempts.
Where to Watch: “Happy Howlidays” premiered on the Hallmark Channel and is available for streaming on Hallmark’s platforms. Check local listings for encore presentations and streaming availability.
