Nikki DeLoach is excited about the possibility of reuniting with Andrew Walker for a Christmas-themed project. The two actors first worked together in 2016 on A Dream of Christmas and now are considering a sequel to the film. DeLoach envisions the sequel picking up 10 years later with their characters, Penny and Stuart, now married with three children and overwhelmed with responsibilities. Drawing inspiration from her own life as a wife and mother, DeLoach imagines the characters making a wish that accidentally transports them to an alternate reality where they have to work together to find their way back to each other.
In A Dream of Christmas, DeLoach’s character wishes for a break from her marriage and wakes up to find herself single while Stuart has no memory of her. She must then try to piece her life back together, realizing that her marriage was perfect the way it was. Deloach has been wanting to pitch a sequel for a long time, but she also has another idea for a holiday film with Walker based on their experience as grand marshals at the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade in 2023. The event was so memorable and festive that it sparked the idea for a Hallmark movie set during the parade, which DeLoach and Walker could potentially star in.
While neither project has been greenlit by Hallmark yet, fans can enjoy watching DeLoach and Walker in the Curious Caterer Mysteries franchise on Hallmark Now. DeLoach recalls the community spirit and festive atmosphere of the boat parade, which reminded her of her small-town upbringing. She and Walker have been brainstorming ideas for a possible movie set during the parade. DeLoach is enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with Walker again in a holiday-themed project that captures the magic and joy of the season.
DeLoach is inspired by the idea of exploring the challenges of marriage and parenting in the potential sequel, as well as the opportunity to showcase the beauty and charm of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade in a festive holiday movie. She envisions a heartwarming story that captures the spirit of the season and celebrates the magic of Christmas. Whether it’s a sequel to A Dream of Christmas or a new holiday film set during the boat parade, DeLoach is eager to work with Walker again and bring their chemistry to the screen in a project that will delight fans of Hallmark Channel rom-coms.
As a mother of two boys and a busy actress, DeLoach draws on her own experiences to inform her characters and stories. She finds inspiration in the challenges and joys of motherhood, as well as the importance of family and love. Whether it’s through a sequel to A Dream of Christmas or a new holiday film set at the boat parade, DeLoach is committed to creating heartwarming and entertaining stories that resonate with audiences and capture the magic of the holiday season. Fans can look forward to seeing DeLoach and Walker in future projects that showcase their onscreen chemistry and bring joy to viewers during the holidays.
