‘A Biltmore Christmas’ Sequel Set at Hallmark With Holland Roden and Niall Matter

Hallmark is heading back to Biltmore.

Holland Roden and Niall Matter are set to lead a new love story set at the Biltmore Estate as “acquaintances in the Gilded Age who become more than that in the present day.” Jonathan Frakes, who starred as Winston in “A Biltmore Christmas,” will reprise his role from the original 2023 film. The new movie will be part of 2026’s Countdown to Christmas.

Production begins next month at the Biltmore Estate, as well as at Asheville’s Fine Arts Theatre, Pack’s Taven and downtown. The film is directed by Dustin Rikert, who helmed “Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story” and “The Christmas Quest.” The script is written by Marcy Holland, who wrote “A Biltmore Christmas.” David O’Donnell is executive producing.

“When A Biltmore Christmas premiered, it immediately became a fan favorite and an instant classic,” says Michelle Vicary, Hallmark Media’s head of programming. “Marcy Holland, who wrote the original movie, has created another captivating romance set in this unique and special place. We can’t wait for viewers to travel back to Biltmore and fall for this new love story as much as they did the first one.”

The first movie, led by Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha, was filmed completely at the Biltmore House, showcasing the Conservatory, Winter Garden, Tapestry Gallery, Banquet Hall, Billiard Room and the Library — the latter of which was where the hourglass was that sent the characters back in time.

The sequel will showcase Biltmore’s Rooftop, Pergola, Swimming Pool, Bowling Alley, Breakfast Room, Oak Sitting Room, Main Kitchen, Music Room and Mrs. Vanderbilt’s Bedroom.

Below is the description for the next installment of “A Biltmore Chirstmas”:

As Biltmore House opens for the first time on Christmas Eve 1895, 13-year-old Elizabeth and her family are holiday guests. When she notices Michael, a fellow teen caught trespassing by the staff, Elizabeth comes to his rescue by claiming to know him, much to his relief. The two share an instant connection and set out to explore Biltmore but Michael inexplicably vanishes. Twenty years later, Elizabeth is spending Christmas at Biltmore and this time, is accompanied by James, a suitor her Aunt Maysilee is keen for her to wed. When a stranger asks Elizabeth to dance at the Christmas gala, she’s shocked to discover it’s Michael. Thrilled to reunite with her friend, she throws herself into his arms. But the world around her changes in an instant when Elizabeth is transported into the modern world with Michael, a tourist from the present day who had traveled to the past 20 years prior with the help of a magical hourglass in Biltmore’s library. Now, Elizabeth and Michael must find a way to send her back to her time, while not arousing the suspicion of Michael’s mother and sister during their family vacation. As Elizabeth experiences life and Christmas in the 21st century, she and Michael become close. When the time comes for her to return to 1915, Elizabeth must decide whether she’ll resume the life that’s been chosen for her or if her heart will lead her down a new path in the present.