Watch Hallmark’s Merry Memories Tonight: Cast, Plot and Filming Locations for the Holiday Premiere
A scrapbook brings them together
Michaela steps in to help her brother look after Danny during his mother’s deployment. When Danny is given a holiday scrapbook project for his mom, Michaela accepts help from Bryan, his substitute teacher.
Bryan’s creativity contrasts with Michaela’s preference for precision and control. As they gather festive moments, unexpected mishaps become traditions, and the two begin to fall for each other.
Lindura and Brendan Morgan
Lindura, who plays Michaela, is an actor based in Toronto and New York. Her credits include Sullivan’s Crossing, Disney’s The Naughty Nine, Paramount+’s Royally Yours and This Christmas, and Hallmark’s Believe in Christmas.
Morgan plays Bryan and is from Pickering, Ontario. After making his television debut on Bachelor in Paradise Canada, he took recurring roles in The Handmaid’s Tale, Meet Me Next Christmas and The Big Cigar, and landed a lead role in Second Guessing Fate.
Ottawa filming and viewing details
The movie was filmed primarily in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is included in Hallmark Channel’s 2026 Countdown to Christmas lineup. Merry Memories premieres Friday, November 6, at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. Hallmark says it will be available to stream on Hallmark+ starting Saturday, November 7.
Key points
- Lindura stars as Michaela, an accountant who helps care for her nephew over Christmas.
- Bryan, played by Brendan Morgan, helps Danny and Michaela create a holiday scrapbook.
- The movie was filmed primarily in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- The premiere is Friday, November 6, at 8/7c; streaming begins November 7 on Hallmark+.