Actress Meghan Heffern joins me to talk about her role as Kate Cooper in the upcoming Hallmark movie Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! From sibling chaos to Christmas comedy, Meghan shares behind-the-scenes stories, working with Robert Buckley, Kimberley Sustad, and director Jason Bourque, and what makes this holiday film so unpredictable.We also look back at some of Meghan’s fan-favorite roles — including her time on Wynonna Earp and Winter Castle. Plus, an amazing project coming to Netflix where she plays a young Sally Field.If you love Hallmark Christmas movies filled with family, laughter, and a touch of mayhem, or enjoyed seeing Meghan in previous projects this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.📺 Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper premieres Saturday, October 25th on Hallmark Channel and W Network. October 26th on Hallmark Plus.00:00:50 - Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper and Cameos; Who is Kate Cooper? 00:02:10 - Joining the Cast and working with a former producer 00:03:27 - Landing the role and meeting the cast 00:04:30 - Kate and Ted (the sibling relationship) 00:05:50 - Those fist bump moments with Robert 00:06:42 - The Elf costume and the Christmas party 00:07:48 - Is the movie unpredicatble? 00:08:36 - What surprised you most about the story? 00:09:34 - Working with Director Jason Bourque00:10:08 - Working with Robert Buckley as a lead and producer 00:11:30 - The comedic beats; what were those conversations like?00:13:01 - Ted Cooper and the mishaps 00:14:00 - Balancing the heart and the humor 00:15:11 - Playing the family and the fun 00:16:40 - Favorite part of working with this team 00:17:52 - Memorable day on set 00:20:25 - Other standout moments in the movie 00:21:45 - Craziest thing Meghan did in the movie 00:22:37 - Most excited for this moment 00:24:07 - How this role stretched her 00:25:09 - Winter Castle moments 00:28:00 - Reuniting with Kevin McGarry 00:29:00 - Working with Emilie Ullerup 00:29:50 - Past projects she's proud of 00:31:30 - The dramedy she enjoys 00:32:00 - The role she hasn't done 00:35:22- Three words to describe Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper00:35:50 - Upcoming movie where she plays Sally Field 00:36:40 - Getting to know Meghan game 🎙️ Subscribe for more interviews with Hallmark stars, directors, and writers — celebrating the stories that move us.Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#hallmark #christmasmovies #podcast