Not only satisfied with winning Super Bowls and filling stadiums, fans of Taylor Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs are in for a treat as the budding romance between America’s sweethearts Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is now becoming the inspiration for an upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie.
Hallmark Media has announced a partnership with the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and Skydance Sports to produce an original film titled “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.”
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The movie will revolve around the fictional character Alana Higman and her family, who are die-hard Chiefs fans, as they compete for the title of “Fan of the Year.” Along the way, a love story blossoms between Alana and the Chiefs employee tasked with judging the finalists in the competition.
As their relationship deepens, Alana begins to question her destiny with Derrick when her grandfather’s cherished Chiefs artifact goes missing. Can a dose of Christmas magic help them find their way back to each other?
Filming is set to start next month in Kansas City, Missouri, with scenes shot at the iconic GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, known as the loudest stadium in the world.
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Hallmark’s Chief Brand Officer Darren Abbott expressed excitement about the collaboration with the Chiefs and the opportunity to showcase Kansas City’s spirit and tradition through the film.
The movie is expected to premiere during the winter holiday season as part of Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” event, providing a heartwarming tale for viewers to enjoy during the festive season.
Chiefs President Mark Donovan expressed his gratitude for the partnership with Hallmark and is eager to share the energy and tradition of Chiefs Kingdom with a broader audience during the holiday season.
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