Lifetime’s A Christmas to Treasure movie cast members include Taylor Frey and Kyle Dean Massey in lead roles.
The streaming platforms are rolling out their Christmas movie lineups for the holidays and though the LGBTQ+ depiction is not where we hoped it would ultimately be in 2022, there are still a few exciting movies to look forward to.
Written and directed by Jake Helgren, the movie will showcase the heartwarming story of two old friends who get together in their hometown for the holidays. It also shows the exciting homecoming treasure hunt.
Meet The Cast Of A Christmas To Treasure
A Christmas to Treasure cast features some amazing actors, including Taylor Frey and Kyle Dean Massey playing the lead role.
Taylor Frey as Austin Craig
American actor Frey will portray the lead character Austin Craig in the upcoming Lifetime holiday movie A Christmas to Treasure. His character gets close to his former best friend Everett (Massey) as they reunite for a holiday treasure hunt.
Frey is best known for portraying Don Hagerty in the Warner Brothers’ It Chapter Two (2019). Born on April 29, 1989, in Oslo, Norway the thirty-three years old actor has been in the entertainment industry for over a decade since 2010.
Frey began his journey as a Broadway actor and has performed in plays such as Hairspray, South Pacific, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. His television credits include Gossip Girl, Days of Our Lives, Summertime, and Secrets in the Woods.
Kyle Dean Massey as Everett Matthews
Massey plays the role of Everett in the movie. Playing opposite his real-life spouse, Taylor (Austin), their characters are the main focus of the film.
Besides, he is notable for his lead roles in the Broadway musicals Wicked, Pippin, and Next to Normal.
He portrayed the recurring role of county music songwriter Kevin Bicks on the popular musical drama series Nashville from 2015 to 2018. The soap opera aired its 124th and final episode on July 26, 2018.
Katie Walder as Tipper Tisdale
Walder is an American actress, writer, and producer, best known for her recurring role as Janet Billings on Gilmore Grils, Shannon on How I Met Your Mother and Sherry on Mad Men. She has been in the industry for around two decades since 2002.
The talented actress has appeared in over forty television shows, including Franklin & Bash, New Girl, Fairly Legal, Supernatural, The Good Wife, and Rules of Engagement. Katie portrayed Trevor Wright’s girlfriend in the award-winning film Shelter.
In 2014, Katie starred as Sarah in the horror film Come Back to Me. Her recent projects include Thanks for Trying, Alexa & Katie, How to Get Away with Murder, 30 Nights, Here and Now, and The Open House.
Mary-Margaret Humes as Margie Craig
American actress Humes is the winner of the Miss Florida USA pageant. She was also the third runner-up in the Miss USA in 1975. She later began pursuing her career as a television actress, playing in more than 50 shows.
Most notably, Mary portrayed Gail Leery, the lead character’s mother, in the WB teen drama series Dawson’s Creek from 1998 until 2003. She made her big-screen debut in the 1981 comedy film History of the World Part I.
The other cast members include:
- Roberto Aguire as Ricky Trevino
- Nikki McKenzie as Michelle Wu
- Cort McCown as Chip Craig
- Norman Towns as Clay King
- Autumn Federici as Rochelle Raimo
- Sherry Mandujano as Jeannie
- Constantine Rousouli as Theo
A Christmas To Treasure Release Date
Jake Helgren’s A Christmas to Treasure premieres on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 8/7c on Lifetime. It will be available to stream the following day.
The film tells the heartwarming story of two former best friends who reunite in their hometown to celebrate the holidays. They are among the six friends who get together for a hometown holiday treasure hunt after the passing of a beloved old neighbor.
The two leads, Massey and Frey, are a real couple. The Broadway actors have worked with Helgren in previous projects also. Nevertheless, choosing the duo as the lead for an LGBTQ+ holiday movie was easy.
Moreover, Frey took to his Instagram to share the exciting news about his upcoming film. He captioned the post, “Playing opposite my husband was both hilarious and incredibly fun.” He also praised the cast members and thanked “the best director and producing team.”