Summary

A kink of Christmasis a Greco-Roman vacation love story with a recognizable cast at the center helping to make it a warm winter watch . InA Twist of Christmas , a single female parent , Abby Hewitt , accidentally switches her Word ’s present with that of single Fatherhood , Ryan Cooper ’s , daughter . Though the pair could not be more different , their children like a shot take a liking to one another and plat to get their parents together for Christmas . The two families travel together for the vacation and lento , Ryan and Abby take in they may be falling for each other . It ’s aclassic Lifetime Christmas motion-picture show story .

The celluloid premier on the Lifetime line in 2018 and moves at a rattling pace , coming in under an hour and a one-half . A Twist of Christmaswastes no clock time introducing the five main characters of the movie and immediately puts them all in a room together to get the plot kicked off . It has all the bestChristmas tropes get hold in Hallmark moviesandA Twist of Christmasis still anenjoyable amorous comedy with excellent and cozy plant figure and characters who find real . The chemistry between the two leads and their Kyd is great andA Twist of Christmassucceeds thanks in part to its gifted cast .

Made - for - boob tube holidays movies are everywhere , but these picture from Lifetime are some of the most ridiculous ones to ever hit the little screenland .

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Brendon Zub As Ryan Cooper

Brendon Zub stars as Ryan Cooper inA Twist of Christmas . Ryan is Lina ’s father and a workaholic who almost always has his speech sound glue to his ear . Zub is a veteran of romantic comedies and romantic drama , come out as the lead story in many , includingA Taste of Christmasas Gerard , Dating the Delaneysas David , Be Mine , Valentineas Adam , Time for Them to add up Home for Christmasas Mark , and more . In non - Lifetime / Hallmark - esque part , Zub appear in five episodes ofBatwomanas the nefarious Chuck Dodgson , four episode ofCharmedas Trip Bailey , and two episodes ofThe 100as Delano .

Vanessa Lachey As Abby Hewitt

Abby Hewitt is the other side of the amatory coin inA Twist of Christmasand also Elliot ’s female parent . Abby , like Ryan , is a piffling too over - involved in her work and has fundamentally maltreat out of the date conniption , preferring to focus on her career and her son . Vanessa Lachey dally Abby and Lachey has appeared in recurring and renowned starring roles . Lachey leadsthe cast ofNCIS : Hawai’ias Jane Tennant , also appearing as the same character inNCISandNCIS : LA . She has a leading role inDadsas Camilla Whitmore andTruth Be Toldas Tracy . Lachey ’s most notable film appearance is inDisaster Movieas Amy .

Christian Convery As Elliot Hewitt

Christian Convery plays Elliot Hewitt , Abby ’s Logos and a bright and resourceful young gentleman’s gentleman . Convery only begin acting in 2016 , but he has already put together an telling canon of film and TV roles . In movies , he notably play Henry inCocaine Bear , Joey inVenom , voices Fregley inDiary of a Wimpy KidandDiary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas : Cabin Fever , and voices Chase inPAW Patrol : The Mighty Movie . His telly roles includethe lead character Gus inSweet Tooth , Morgan inPup Academy , and a young David inLegion .

Lina Renna As Jasmine Cooper

Ryan ’s daughterJasmine Cooper is played by Lina Renna inA Twist of Christmas . Jasmine is a precocious young unicorn - lover , and she immediately befriend Elliot , lead to the pair plotting to get their parents together . Renna is not a stranger to Christmas television movies , appearing inLonestar Christmasas Peyton Oliver , Sweet Mountain Christmasas Emily , andA Blue Ridge Mountain Christmasas Natalie . Her other telly credits includeThe 100as young Madi andAnother Lifeas Jana Breckinridge - Wallace . In movie , Renna plays Annabelle inGood Boysand a Young Noelle inNoelle .

Emma Pedersen As Emily

Emma Pedersen appears inA Twist of Christmasas Emily , Ryan ’s open-eyed assistant . Emily is an excellent help , but she can also see that her political boss is spending too much clip at study . Pedersen has a fistful of smaller credits in TV shows and flick that some may recognize her from . In film , Pedersen appears inNoelleas one of Santa ’s benefactor andLifeas John Morris ' secretaire . On telecasting , Pedersen toy Dee inGrease : Rise of the Pink Ladies , Mimi inMust know Christmas , Bonnie inMotherland : Fort Salem , Hunter inSupernatural , Lisa inSuits , and Elaine Lawson inMurdoch Mysteries .

A Twist Of Christmas Cast & Characters

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Brendon Zub

Ryan Cooper

Keanu Reeves looking over one shoulder as John Wick in Ballerina

Vanessa Lachey

Abby Hewitt

Christian Convery

The family sitting on a bench laughing and talking in A Twist of Christmas.

Elliot Hewitt

Lina Renna

Jasmine Cooper

Vanessa Lachey as Abby Hewitt looking annoyed in a department store in A Twist of Christmas.

Emma Pedersen

Emily

April Cameron

Christian Convery as Elliot Hewitt asking something in A Twist of Christmas.

Patty

Rick Fox

Dr. Thomas Baxter

Jasmine Cooper (Lina Renna) smiling in A Twist of Christmas.

Hiro Kanagawa

Chester

Susan Hogan

Emma Pedersen as Emily smiling in A Twist of Christmas.

Abby ’s Mother

Lossen Chambers

Candace

April Cameron as Patty dressed in a Christmas outfit working behind a stall in A Twist of Christmas.

A Twist Of Christmas Supporting Cast & Characters

April Cameron as Patty- April Cameron plays Patty inA Twist of Christmas , the checkout lady friend at the department store where Ryan and Abby first meet . Cameron has a resort role inThe Good Doctoras Nurse Hawksand voices Dr. Connors in Super Pupz . Her movie credits includeZoey ’s Extraordinary Christmasas Susan , Status Updateas Liza , andPhilas Rahel .

Rick Fox as Dr. Thomas Baxter- Rick Fox come along inA Twist of Christmasas Dr. Thomas Baker , a homo Abby interviews for her job . Fox is recognize not just as a fertile TV and picture show actor but also asa pocket-size forward on the Boston Celtics and LA Lakers and a 3x NBA ace . On television set , Fox guest star onHBO ’s game - changing TV showOzas Jackson Vahue , he appear inShamelessas Gareth , and is a recurring fiber onGreenleafas Darius Nash . In movies , Fox plays Chick Deagan inHe Got Game , Clyde " Sweetfeet " Livingston inHoles , and Councilman Blackmon inDope .

Hiro Kanagawa as Chester- Chester is play by Hiro Kanagawa inA Twist of Christmas . Kanagawa is a prolific thespian , appear in over 200 production . He ’s well screw for his video office , which include Lieutenant Suzuki iniZombie , Captain Tanaka inAltered Carbon , Principal H. James Kwan inSmallville , Taishi Okamura inThe Man in the High Castle . Kanagawa ’s film highlights includeGodzillaas Hayato andOrphan : First Killas Detective Donovan .

Susan Hogan as Abby ’s Mother- Abby ’s kind - hearted and helpful mother is played by prolific TV actor Susan Hogan . Hogan is best known for starring in the 80s police dramaNight Heatas Nicole ' Nickie ' Rimbaudand leadingRitter ’s Coveas Kate Ashcroft . More contemporary TV office let in Rose inVirgin Riverand Dorothy Heywood inDC ’s Legends of Tomorrow .

Lossen Chambers as Candace- Lossen Chambers has appeared in numerous boob tube appearance and moving picture , includingA Twist of Christmasas Candace . William Chambers ' most renowned telly use let in performances as Dr. Vanessa Ambres inThe Flash , Mrs. Morrow inA Series of Unfortunate event , and Judge Maria Natali inFamily Law . Her most well - know movie performances include Stacey White inBrazenand Detective Molly Rowlands inHoax : The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini .

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