Key Takeaways:
– “Romance with a Twist,” is set to premiere on January 27, on The Hallmark Channel at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central.
– The movie, starring Jocelyn Hudon and Olivier Renaud, was filmed in summer in the Ottawa region of Canada.
– Behind-the-scenes stories about the filming were shared by the cast members and production crew on Instagram, with excitement and challenges of filming being narrated.
Hallmark’s latest feature film, “Romance with a Twist,” is set to shower the audience with a unique blend of romance and drama. Capturing the Canadian summer’s beauty, the movie was filmed in the Ottawa region and is all set to premiere on January 27 at 8 p.m. Eastern or 7 p.m. Central according to Heavy.com.
Produced by Canadian production house Fireside Pictures, this is their second movie of 2024. The filming took place in Ottawa during the summer, a breathtaking location often featured by Maxwell McGuire in the Hallmark movies he’s directed, including “Romantic with a Twist.”
A Glimpse Behind the Scenes
Fantastical behind-the-scenes moments were shared by the cast and crew on social media. Enthused after the completion of the filming, Josie Lechat took to Instagram to share a series of behind-the-scenes montages.
Actor Darrin Baker, who plays Richard in the film, has expressed the joy he experienced working with the talented cast during the summer months. “What a lovely group of folks to have hung and played with this past summer,” he commented on Instagram along with a few behind-the-scenes pictures.
NGTHairDressing, in charge of hairstyling for the film, candidly shared the challenges they faced creating a stunt wig to match Olivier Renaud’s hair. They also revealed a funny incident wherein the stunts involved resulted in the wig being snagged off in one of the scenes.
Stephanie Herrera shared her excitement about having the dual opportunity to act and sing in the movie.
Writer Uma Incrocci highlighted an aspect of the movie sure to intrigue aerialists and fans alike. She clarified in an Instagram post that despite what the movie’s advertisements implied, high heels were not sported on the silks. Her posts reveal a deep admiration for aerialists and a hope that the movie would inspire others to take up aerial silk art.
From the Cast’s Perspective
Olivier Renaud, featuring in the movie as Bennet, expressed his hopes in an interview with The Digital Journal. He stated, “I want people to enjoy this movie…I hope the audience gains an understanding that being an aerialist is difficult, and we hope that they keep going.”
Joining Renaud on-screen is Jocelyn Hudon, portraying Luna, a former dancer who left her dream to manage her family’s construction business. With her training at the National Ballet School of Canada and roles such as Abby in “The Strain” and a recurring part in Netflix’s “The Order,” she brings a rich acting experience to the table.
The cast also includes Candice Lidstone (Gabby), Stephanie Herrera (Katrina), Jamie Champagne (Henry), Naomi Gaskin (Audrey), Tanya Clarke (Rosie), Darrin Baker (Richard), Rebecca Applebaum (Candice), and Alice Hamid (Holly).
“Romance with a Twist” promises viewers a refreshing, romantic tale intertwined with the grace and challenges of aerial dance, making it a must-watch.