This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to actors Hunter King and Tyler Hynes, stars of the new Hallmark movie ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.’
In their interview with Easton Jr., King and Hynes discussed filming with multiple current and former Chiefs players, Donna Kelce’s performance, and the movie’s potential superstitious impact on the Christmas Day matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“When we were shooting in the (Arrowhead) stadium, there was a moment where Clyde (Edwards-Helaire), George (Karlaftis), and Mecole (Hardman) were just running around, throwing the ball around, kind of doing what they do at a practice,“ Hynes explained. “I felt like a fanboy. I was watching it because that’s pretty cool. Yeah, I’m like ten feet away from this moment right now.”
Edwards-Helaire, Karlaftis, Hardman, and head coach Andy Reid were a few of the current Chiefs featured in the film, allowing the actors to try on their Super Bowl rings.
“Yeah, that was cool. Also, when they came with all their rings on, they would let us try on their rings,“ King responded. “They’re just huge, and you’re like, trying to close your fingers.“
“You can’t do anything with your hand when you have it (ring) on,“ Hynes joked. “It’s really impractical these rings.”
“They were all so lovely, kind, and professional. “said King. “They seemed excited to be there, and we were very excited to have them there.”
Another notable appearance in the film features Donna Kelce as a character who offers advice to the budding couple in the movie.
“Queen Kelce, yeah, she’s amazing,“ said King. “She plays such a great character, and she played her character spot on.”
“Everybody keeps going. I’m so surprised she did such a good job acting,“ Hynes said. “I was like, Are you surprised? She’s cool as a cucumber, traveling the world and doing so much. What she’s done in the last few years is more than I’ll probably do in my life.”
The Chiefs will be traveling on Christmas Day this season to play the Pittsburgh Steelers, looking to erase the bad taste last year’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders left. The movie’s two leads believe their film could serve as good luck for them moving forward.
“Yeah, it could be the Hail Mary,” said King playfully, referring to the famous football play and holiday season.
“It’s the sole reason why they’ll win. We’ll take full credit at Hallmark,“ said Hynes. “We take credit for the fact that they’ll win on they will win. And I will be wearing our lucky hat. They’ll have the Christmas Spirit in them.”
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story Premieres Saturday, November 30, 8/7c on the Hallmark Channel.