Great American Media Announces Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes Set to Star in, A Wisconsin Christmas Pie (wt), New, Original Holiday Film for Great American Christmas 2025
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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2025 ~ Great American Media has announced the exciting news that Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes will be starring in the upcoming Original movie, A Wisconsin Christmas Pie. The film is set to premiere as part of the company's GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS program event, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year.

Leclerc, known for her roles in "Switched at Birth" and "A Cape Cod Christmas," will play pastry chef Emma Parker. Meanwhile, Carnes, recognized for his work on "General Hospital" and "Desperate Housewives," will portray Emma's high school sweetheart, Mitch.

The movie will premiere on Great American Family and GFam+ on October 10, coinciding with the return of the popular franchise. It will also be available for streaming exclusively on Great American Pure Flix starting October 16.

"We are thrilled to have Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes as the stars of A Wisconsin Christmas Pie," said Allison Unger, VP Programming & Development at Great American Media. "At Great American Media, we are committed to telling stories that celebrate faith, family, and country. This film embodies everything our audience loves – a wholesome romance, the warmth of Christmas, and the importance of preserving what matters most."

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In A Wisconsin Christmas Pie, Emma returns from Chicago to her family's cherry orchard in Door County for Christmas. However, she soon learns that the farm is in danger of being sold to developers. In an effort to save it, she enters a holiday pie bake-off in town. Along the way, she reconnects with Mitch and together they discover that love may hold the key to saving both their hearts and the orchard.

The film is a Moody Independent/ H9 Films production distributed by Nicely Entertainment. It boasts an impressive list of executive producers including Philip & Nicole Haughey, Khoa Le, Diane Taillon, Thomas Soviero, Darius Pakrooh, Gary Crossen, Sarah & Michael Sandonato, Kim Gwinn Landy, and Scott Savitz. It is produced by Staci Griesbach, a Wisconsin native, Katie Leclerc, Mark Donadio, and Miriam Marcus. The movie is directed by John Stimpson from a story by John Stimpson and Staci Griesbach, with a screenplay by John Stimpson and Caroline Portu.

A Wisconsin Christmas Pie promises to be a heartwarming addition to the Great American Christmas program event. With its focus on faith, family, love, hope, and joy – the true meaning of Christmas – it is sure to be a hit with audiences. Don't miss the premiere on October 10 on Great American Family and GFam+, or stream it exclusively on Great American Pure Flix starting October 16.
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