What is The Nine Kittens of Christmas about?
In the highly anticipated sequel to 2014’s The Nine Lives of Christmas, seven years have passed since Zachary (Brandon Routh) and Marilee (Kimberley Sustad) first fell in love. Currently single and now a firehouse Captain, Zachary is planning his usual Christmas ski trip getaway. However, when Chief Sam (Gregory Harrison) and his daughter, Gabi (Victoria Dunsmore) convince him to postpone his trip for a day or two, he ends up running into Marilee. Now a successful veterinarian and co-owner of a busy veterinary clinic in Miami, Dr. Marilee White returns home to Oregon for the first time in five years to spend the holidays with her sister Jaclyn (Stephanie Bennett) and her family. When Zachary discovers a box with nine adorable kittens left at the fire station, Marilee steps up to help and soon the pair team up to host a series of pet adoption clinics around town. As the two reminisce while getting into the holiday spirit, they find that their connection is undeniably still there. With career opportunities once again pulling them in different directions, will they embrace this second chance at love before the last kitten is adopted?
Is The Nine Kittens of Christmas a sequel?
Yes. The Nine Kittens of Christmas is a sequel to 2014’s popular film, The Nine Lives of Christmas which follows Zachary Stone, a fireman and a confirmed bachelor who adopts a stray cat at Christmastime. Through a variety of chance meetings, he comes across Marilee White, a veterinary student who teaches Zachary how to care for his new feline roommate.
Is The Nine Kittens of Christmas based on other material?
Kind of. The original film, The Nine Lives of Christmas is based on the novel of the same name by Sheila Roberts.
Who’s in the cast of The Nine Kittens of Christmas?
Kimberley Sustad (Dr. Marilee White)
Kimberley Sustad stars in several fan-favorite films on Hallmark Channel including The Nine Lives of Christmas, Wedding Every Weekend, A Godwink Christmas and Christmas By Starlight. Fun fact: Sustad and Paul Campbell conceived the story for Christmas By Starlight. Campbell wrote the script.
Brandon Routh (Zachary Stone)
The Nine Lives of Christmas was Brandon Routh’s first film for Hallmark Channel. He is best known for his superhero roles—he was Superman in the film, Superman Returns and as Ray Palmer/The Atom on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and within the Arrowverse. Fun fact:Routh is married to actress Courtney Ford, who played Nora Darhk on Legends of Tomorrow.
Gregory Harrison (Sam)
Gregory Harrison has several recurring roles in Hallmark Channel series. He plays Thomas O’Brien on Chesapeake Shores and Joe O’Toole in the Signed, Sealed, Delivered series though he is probably most recognized for his role as Dr. Gonzo Gates from the ’70s medical drama, Trapper John, M.D. Fun fact: After filming The Nine Lives of Christmas, Harrison adopted a cat named Doobie.
Stephanie Bennett (Jaclyn)
Stephanie Bennett is probably most recognized from her role as Snow White in the Disney Channel film, Descendants or from her recurring role as Jenny on Travelers. Fun fact: Bennett and Sustad both appeared in the “Dark of Night” episode of Signed, Sealed, Delivered though they did not have scenes together. Bennett played the grown daughter of Sustad’s character in the story.
Are there any other guest stars in The Nine Kittens of Christmas?
Yes, look for Paul Campbell, Sustad’s frequent co-star (Christmas By Starlight, Wedding Every Weekend) to make a cameo in the film.
When does The Nine Kittens of Christmas premiere?
The Nine Kittens of Christmas premieres on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel.
When can I watch The Nine Kittens of Christmas again?
Friday, Nov. 26 at 10 p.m. ET Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. ET Sunday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. ET Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 8 a.m. ET Sunday, Dec. 19 at 12 a.m. ET Friday, Dec. 24 at 9:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 12 p.m. ET
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