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[09/23/25 - 03:02 AM]
Great American Media Announces Jillian Murray and Trevor Donovan Set to Star In, "Mario Lopez Presents: Mission Merry Christmas," Co-Starring Dominic Lopez, New, Original Movie for Great American Christmas 2025
In the film, when a Christmas wish tree brings together morning show host Michael (Donovan) and artist/designer, Mia (Murray), they set out on a holiday mission to make a child's Christmas dreams come true.
[via press release from Great American Family]

Great American Media Announces Jillian Murray and Trevor Donovan Set to Star In, "Mario Lopez Presents: Mission Merry Christmas," Co-Starring Dominic Lopez, New, Original Movie for Great American Christmas 2025

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2025 -- Great American Media announced Jillian Murray and Trevor Donovan are set to star in Mario Lopez Presents: Mission Merry Christmas, a new, Original film for the 5th anniversary edition of GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS. Dominic Lopez co-stars. Great American Christmas celebrates a milestone five-year anniversary when the popular franchise returns to air on Great American Family and GFAM+ on October 10, and streams exclusively on Great American Pure Flix beginning October 16.

"We are so proud of the extraordinary talent that comes together for Mission Merry Christmas," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. "Trevor Donovan and Jillian Murray bring such warmth and heart to their roles, and it is a treat to watch Mario Lopez' son, Dominic, light up the screen with his natural charm. Partnering with Mario is always a privilege, and I believe this collaboration will deliver one of the most special Christmas films of the year," Abbott concluded.

In Mission Merry Christmas, when a Christmas wish tree brings together morning show host Michael (Donovan) and artist/designer, Mia (Murray), they set out on a holiday mission to make a child's Christmas dreams come true. Teaming up with Michael's daughter, Daphne, and Mia's son, Cruz (Lopez), the two families race across Buffalo in search of the season's most sought-after toy - The Golden Gliders. Along the way, festive adventures, unexpected challenges and the spirit of the season draw Michael and Mia closer, proving the greatest gift is finding love and family when you least expect it.

Executive Produced by Mario Lopez through his ViaMar Productions. Produced by Mark Roberts (Meet Me Next Christmas) and Jeff Stearns. Original Screenplay written by Avery Henry-Bailey Megan Henry Herzlinger & Brian Herzlinger. Directed by Brian Herzlinger.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, GFam+, and Great American Faith & Living. As the flagship linear TV network, Great American Family features original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that inspires, uplifts and entertains with content that you can confidently stream with the entire family. Other platforms include, GFam+, the app that allows you to watch anytime, anywhere on any device, Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion to Great American Family that celebrates faith, family, and country every day and every season; Great American Adventures and Pure Flix TV, FAST channels (free ad-supporting streaming TV). Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices.





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