“Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” is a new Hallmark movie that loosely takes inspiration from the high-profile romance between Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift. The film features NFL tie-ins, including cameos from Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, players, and Donna Kelce, mother of Travis Kelce. The release of the movie comes as both Hallmark and the NFL aim to expand their audience reach. Swift’s relationship with Kelce has captivated fans, leading to a collaboration between Hallmark and the NFL.
The movie follows Alana, a Chiefs fan, and Derrick, the team’s director of fan engagement, as they navigate a contest for “Fan of the Year.” The loss of a lucky vintage Chiefs hat creates a hurdle in their budding relationship. Players such as Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., and Clyde Edwards-Helaire make surprise appearances in the film.
Donna Kelce plays a role in the movie as the manager of a Kansas City barbecue restaurant. She also makes an appearance in another Hallmark movie set in Philadelphia, paying homage to her son Jason Kelce. Hallmark plans to debut 47 new movies for its annual “Countdown to Christmas.” The channel’s collaboration with the NFL and its recognition of the power of appealing to fans, such as the Swifties, underscores its commitment to bringing people together through shared interests in sports and entertainment.
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