''Dashing in December'' is an American

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directed by Jake Helgren. The film stars

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, Juan Pablo Di Pace, Andie MacDowell, Caroline Harris, Carlos Sanz, and

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Premise

Wyatt Burwall (Porte) finally returns home for the holidays in an effort to convince his mother Deb (McDowell) to sell the family's Colorado ranch. A romance unexpectedly ignites between Wyatt and the dashing new ranch hand Heath Ramos (Di Pace), who dreams of saving the beloved property and the ranch's magical Winter Wonderland attraction while reawakening the spirit of Christmas in Wyatt's lonely heart.

Cast

as Wyatt Burwall * Juan Pablo Di Pace as Heath Ramos * Andie MacDowell as Deb Burwall * Caroline Harris as Blake Berry * Carlos Sanz as Carlos *

as Willa

Production

Despite the story taking place in the state of Colorado, the movie was filmed in Utah, in different cities including Salt Lake City, Midway and Heber City. Most of the material was shot in September 2020, and the filming wrapped on October 1.

Release

The film was released on December 13, 2020 by Paramount Network with simulcasts on Pop TV, Logo TV, and

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Accolades

''Dashing in December'' was nominated for the 2021

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dashing in December 2020 films 2020 romantic drama films American Christmas films American LGBT-related television films 2020s English-language films Gay-related films 2020s Christmas films 2020 LGBT-related films 2020s American films