Fresh off her red carpet debut at the CMA Awards, Grace Leer, the multifaceted talent behind the online cooking show ‘Taste with Grace’ and a former D1 soccer player, is stepping into a new role: actress. Leer is co-starring in ‘Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas,’ a holiday romance with a mystery twist, set to air on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Thursday, November 30, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The movie is part of the annual ‘Miracles of Christmas’ programming event.
In this new original movie, Leer shares the screen with leads Shenae Grimes-Beech and Chris Carmack. Executive produced by Blake Shelton, the film is the sixth installment of a popular movie franchise based on the book ‘Time for Me to Come Home’ by Dorothy Shackleford and Travis Thrasher, along with Blake Shelton’s song of the same name. Notably, Leer performs Shelton’s hit ‘Time for Me to Come Home’ in the movie. In addition to co-starring in the film, Leer’s original song ‘Star On Top Of The Tree,’ co-penned with JoyBeth Taylor and Dan Agee, is prominently featured in the film and sets the tone for the movie. The upbeat anthem, that was released on October 27, reminds the listeners that Christmas is made great by family and friends.
“Acting has always been something I’ve wanted to pursue outside of music, and the fact that my first acting gig is a Hallmark Christmas movie feels like a dream,” shares an emotional Leer. “I am so grateful for the opportunity and to the entire Hallmark team who were so supportive and encouraging to me as a first-time on-screen actor. It was an incredible experience, and I learned so much acting alongside Chris and Shenae as well as my director Ali Liebert. This movie is exactly what Christmas is about, and I cannot wait for fans to see it!”
Samantha DiPippo, Senior Vice President, Development, Programming, Media, expressed excitement about welcoming Grace Leer to the Hallmark family in her acting debut. “Her warmth and likability shine through in this role, and her beautiful voice will leave our viewers wanting more.”
Don’t miss the enchanting Grace Leer in ‘Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas’ on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, as she adds a new dimension to her burgeoning career in the entertainment world.
