Waiting for the Christmas holiday to relax and binge-watch with your loved ones? Good news, Netflix has announced the release of a new rom-com movie, My Secret Santa.
Michael Rohl, known for supernatural TV shows, Smallville, and Shadowhunters, has directed the film. Alexander and Howard Braunstein together have produced the film. Netflix Studios is the producing company.
Further in this article, we’ll know other details like the cast, controversy, and plot of My Secret Santa.
Plot Summary of My Secret Santa
Taylor is a single mom who needs a job fast. Her daughter Zoey wants to take skiing lessons, but money is tight. Taylor spots a seasonal job opening for Santa Claus at a fancy ski resort. But the problem is that she needs to dress as the traditional male Santa.
So, Taylor puts on the full Santa costume, red suit, fake beard, and even a deep voice. She hides her real identity to get the job. As she starts working, Taylor spreads holiday cheer to families at the resort.
She also meets Matthew, the resort’s manager. At first, Matthew is serious and focused on rules. But he soon warms up to Taylor’s Santa, and she starts to develop feelings for him. Taylor needs to keep her secret hidden for her job and family.
The film shows the dedication of a woman toward her child. It is a mix of romance, drama, and comedy.
My Secret Santa Cast Details
| Actors | Character | Simple Career Highlights |
| Alexandra Breckenridge | Taylor | Star of Netflix’s Virgin River and appeared in This Is Us |
| Ryan Eggold | Matthew | Known for New Amsterdam and The Blacklist |
| Tia Mowry | Best Friend | Famous for TV shows Sister, Sister and Family Reunion |
| Madison MacIsaac | Zoey Jacobsen | Canadian actress known for Elevator Game and Bring It On: Cheer or Die |
| Jayden Oniah | Max | Rising star from Final Destination: Bloodlines and Heaven Down Here |
| Adam Beauchesne | Kenny | Featured in several holiday and family movies |
| William Vaughan | Eric | Known for supporting roles in TV and indie films |
| Barry W. Levy | Robert | Veteran TV actor, often in elder or authority roles |
| Violet Rain | Elite Guest | TV guest star with small but memorable roles |
| Brittany Hobson | Michelle’s Mom | Known for guest roles in Canadian TV series |
| Dominic Fox | Jimmy | Actor with stage and family drama experience |
| Piper Dacosta | Little Girl | Young actress building career in family films |
| Corey Hendricks | Desk Clerk | Character actor in TV and movies |
| Catriona Leger | Melissa | Emerging TV drama actress |
| Cam Woodman | Sebastian | Known for TV movies and shorts |
| Cara Halseth | Screaming Kids Mother | Indie and TV actress with authentic supporting roles |
| Katie Stone | Tweed Lady | Plays quirky and unique supporting characters |
| Andy Magee | Disgruntled Dad | Experienced in character-driven TV and film roles |
| Charlie Cherriere | Screaming Kid | Child actor in family and holiday films |
| Lincoln Grant | Little Boy #2 | Growing young actor in TV and family entertainment |
| Freya Nicole Arnason | Little Girl #2 | Child actress in family and local productions |
Other Details of My Secret Santa
The shooting started in February 2025. Filming has taken place in beautiful surroundings in Kamloops in British Columbia, which has given the movie a natural snow mountain and icy ambiance. Alexandra said, “extraordinarily uncomfortable”, even having to wear ice packs under Santa’s famous red outfit.
Mike aimed to create a cozy, joyful holiday movie. Ron Oliver and Carley Smale are the scriptwriters of the My Secret Santa movie.
The Santa Makeover
Alexandra’s transformation was intense. Along with the beard and suit, she wore prosthetic pieces on her face and a padded belly to look like Santa. She said, “Finding the right Santa voice was tricky. I wanted it to sound deep and real, but a little awkward, like someone new to being Santa.”
The whole process helped bring humor and heart to her character.
Where to Watch My Secret Santa?
The date of release is out, and it will be streaming on the 3rd of December 2025. My Secret Santa will be released on Netflix in English first. The movie will add more fun to the Christmas festivities. My Secret Santa is on the way to bring you more comedy and romance to make your holiday funnier.
Till then, you can go and watch similar movies like The Holiday (2006) and The Princess Switch (2018). Turn on the notifications to get more updates related to the release.
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