A Christmas in Vermont is a must-see film for fans of a heartwarming holiday flick. The plot doesn't have many surprises, but it is the type of movie that we love to watch while drinking hot cocoa. The movie also brings many familiar faces that the public might remember from other films and television productions.
Chevy Chase is the most famous name in the cast, and fans won't have a hard time remembering some of his movies, including National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Other actors in A Christmas in Vermont also have multiple Christmas movies on their portfolio, and fans of the genre might remember them.
Abigail Hawk - Riley Thomas
Abigail Hawk is the star of A Christmas in Vermont, and she plays Riley Thomas, the employee who has to fly to Vermont to close a company. Unsurprisingly, she is not coldhearted and notices how important that company is to the town and the people working there. The movie is one of Abigail Hawk's most popular roles, but many people might remember her from other TV and movie productions.
The actress started her career in the television show Reality Check (1995) as Samantha Bonner. Later she had small parts in productions such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Across the Universe. In 2010, Hawk was cast to play the detective Abigail Baker in Blue Bloods. After A Christmas in Vermont, she starred in Almost Paris, her most praised role until now.
David O'Donnell - Wyatt Davis
David O'Donnell plays Wyatt Davis, a charming CEO who falls in love with Riley Thomas, but he doesn't know about her plans to close his company. The actor made his debut on television as a guest star in Unhappily Ever After. He also appeared at NYPD Blue and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.
David O'Donnell also had minor roles in movies such as Made Man and Silent Warnings. However, Christmas movies fans might remember him from several other productions. David O'Donnell starred in Christmas Under Wraps, 12 Wishes for Christmas, A Christmas Proposal, and A Christmas Wedding Tail. O'Donnell is also the executive producer of some Christmas movies, such as Home for Christmas Day.
Chevy Chase - Preston Bullock
Chevy Chase plays Preston Bullock, the greedy boss who wants to shoot down the small company. In the first minutes of the movie, we see the character giving Riley Thomas, a rising star at his company, a huge career opportunity by sending her to Vermont. Of course, things don't turn out as he expects.
The award-winning actor is the most famous face in the movie and has been a household name for over 50 years. The actor was one of the main actors during the first season of Saturday Night Life and became a household name thanks to his segment Weekend Update. He started his career in the film industry in Foul Play. Chase also starred in successful movies such as National Lampoon's Vacation, Funny Farm and Three Amigos.
Howard Hesseman - Nick Harper
Howard Hesseman plays Nick Harper, the first person to help Riley when she arrives in Vermont. He is also the founder of the company she needs to close, but they become close friends after Riley hires him as an apprentice.
Howard Hesseman is another seasoned actor in the cast. The actor started his career in the 60s, and his breaking through role was in WKRP in Cincinnati, where he played DJ Dr. Johnny Fever. Hesseman was also a regular on TV shows such as One Day at a Time and Head of the Class and in the movies Police Academy 2 and Halloween II.
Morgan Fairchild - Joanne Davis
Morgan Fairchild plays Joanne Davis, Wyatt's mother, who is always worried because her son works too much. Despite the problems of his son with Riley, she sees something is going on between them.
Morgan Fairchild might look familiar to many people, especially if you watched the main television shows during the 70s and 80s. Fairchild started her career in the soap opera Search for Tomorrow and starred in Paper Doll, Love Boat, and Flamingo Road. The actress also appeared in Friends as Nora Tyler Bing, Chandler Bing's mother. In 2017, she was a special guest in Days of Our Lives.
Zack Ward - David Briggs
Zack Ward plays David Briggs, Riley's boyfriend, and they both seem to have a lot in common when it comes to their career. However, when Riley starts to think about her values in life, their relationship also changes.
A Christmas in Vermont brought some actors who were in popular Christmas movies, and Zack Ward is one of them. He started his career as a child playing the bully in Scut Farkus in The Christmas Story. Ward is also known for his role as Dave Scouvel in Titus. He was also a guest star in popular shows such as Lost and Charmed.
Gerald Webb - Steve
Gerald Webb plays Steve, one of the company's employees who is always ready to help. The supporting character doesn't think twice when it comes to supporting his boss when they decide to try a new product to save the company.
A Christmas in Vermont is not the only Christmas movie on his portfolio and fans can also see Webb in 2nd Chance for Christmas. His first relevant role was in 2012: Ice Age, and he has many adventure/action movies under his belt. The public might remember Webber in films and TV shows such as 9-1-1, Agent Carter, Agent X, Sharknado 2: The Second One, Stalker, and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.
Ben Giroux - Ciryl
Ben Giroux plays Cyril, Bullock's assistant, who is always overwhelmed with work and dealing with his boss's demands. He is only seen at the office in New York, and he is always stressed.
Like other names on this list, Ben Giroux also has experience with other Christmas movies, and he had a small part in Santa Buddies. He currently plays The Toddler, a villain in the Nickelodeon production Henry Danger Force. If you don't remember his face, his voice might sound familiar. He was the voice in several cartoons, such as Toradora and The Loud House.
Mary Kate O'Connell - Edie
Edie is a woman who works in the company in Vermont and is always in good humor. The character has a cheerful personality, and she always tries to support her boss Wyatt Davis. Like Steve, she is also crucial when the company decides to create a new product to improve its numbers.
Mary Kate O'Connell plays the lovely character, and the actress is often seen in supporting roles. She was also in other Christmas movies: Nicholas of Myra: The Story of Saint Nicholas and Small Town Prince. O'Connell also had minor roles in Trial and Accidental Switch.
Meredith Thomas - Dana McCormick
Meredith Thomas appears in the first minutes of the movie as Dana McCormick. The character is part of the New York firm and questions Riley about her methods to close firms. She recognizes that Riley is a rising star and is making her way to the top.
Thomas appeared in at least six Christmas movies, including The Best Gift, A Christmas Cruise, and a Christmas in Royal Fashion. The public can also see the actress in Dangerous Medicine, Killer Advice, and A Walk Down the Wedding Lane.