Dashing in December

Dashing in December is an American romantic holiday season|holiday] drama film written and directed by Jake Helgren. The film stars Peter Porte, Juan Pablo Di Pace, Andie MacDowell, Caroline Harris, Carlos Sanz, and Katherine Bailess.

Premise

Wyatt Burwall finally returns home for the holidays in an effort to convince his mother Deb to sell the family's Colorado ranch. A romance unexpectedly ignites between Wyatt and the dashing new ranch hand Heath Ramos, who dreams of saving the beloved property and the ranch's magical Winter Wonderland attraction while reawakening the spirit of Christmas in Wyatt's lonely heart.

Cast

Peter Porte as Wyatt Burwall
Juan Pablo Di Pace as Heath Ramos
Andie MacDowell as Deb Burwall
Caroline Harris as Blake Berry
Carlos Sanz as Carlos
Katherine Bailess as Willa

Production

Despite the story taking place in Colorado, the movie was filmed in Utah, in different cities including Salt Lake City, Midway and Heber [City, Utah|Heber City]. Most of the material was shot in September 2020, and the filming wrapped on October 1.

Release

The film was released on December 13, 2020, by Paramount Network with simulcasts on Pop TV, Logo TV, and TV Land.

Accolades

Dashing in December was nominated for the 2021 GLAAD [Media Award for Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series|GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding TV Movie].