Emilie Ullerup and Corey Sevier Talk Hallmark’s A Danish Christmas

A mistaken identity, a family inn on the brink of being sold, and a Christmas trip to Copenhagen that refuses to go according to plan: Hallmark’s A Danish Christmas has all the ingredients for a holiday romance worth getting cozy for. But according to stars Emilie Ullerup and Corey Sevier, the real magic goes beyond the picturesque setting. In their interview with Celeb Secrets, the actors shared how Danish traditions, a surprisingly intimate attic scene, and gloriously messy moments involving Ullerup’s real-life husband give this festive rom-com its personality. And yes, there’s a fire extinguisher involved.

A Trip Home Turns Into a Christmas Rescue Mission

Ullerup plays Marie, a Chicago-based hotel tech executive whose return to Denmark comes with an unwelcome surprise. Her mother plans to sell the beloved Andersen Inn after the New Year, putting a different spin on Marie’s holiday homecoming.

Suddenly, Christmas is about more than catching up with family. Marie is determined to save the inn, and she thinks an arriving guest might be just the opportunity she needs.

The Guest Mix-Up That Sends Everything Sideways

Believing Sevier’s character is a high-profile travel writer named Ryan Miller, Marie revives an old holiday tour. Her mission sets up a journey through Danish Christmas traditions and Copenhagen’s cobblestone streets, with increasingly complicated misunderstandings along the way.

The problem? The guest is not the person she thinks he is. That mistaken identity supplies the comedy, but it also makes room for something Marie didn’t put on her itinerary: a genuine connection.

Ullerup described her character as someone caught in the hotel industry’s relentless cycle of keeping up. Beneath the scramble to protect the inn is a more personal question: can Marie look beyond her professional bubble long enough to notice what, and who, is right in front of her?

The Scene Corey Sevier Could Not Stop Thinking About

Holiday rom-coms thrive on busy schedules, crossed wires, and plans that unravel at the worst possible moment. But Sevier’s favorite scene takes the opposite approach and gives the characters a chance to stop moving.

When the inn’s lights go out, Marie and Ryan make their way through the building by candlelight. Eventually, they reach the attic, where the film gives their romantic connection room to deepen.

Why the Candlelit Attic Matters

Speaking to Celeb Secrets, Sevier singled out this sequence as a meaningful break from all the confusion. The world stopped, and these two characters only had each other in that moment, he explained.

For Ryan, the quiet setting opens the door to reflection. He begins sharing what Christmas means to him and how those feelings connect to his family. Marie gets to see beyond their unusual introduction.

The scene builds trust rather than simply adding atmosphere. According to Sevier, that emotional openness helps the pair take their next step toward each other. After so much activity and miscommunication, the candlelight offers something neither character can create with a carefully organized holiday tour: an honest moment together.

Emilie Ullerup’s Husband Gets Caught in the Christmas Chaos

Of course, the film doesn’t stay peaceful for long. Once the actual travel writer arrives, Marie’s already complicated situation develops a fresh set of problems.

That second Ryan is played by Kyle Cassie, Ullerup’s real-life husband. His involvement made the movie’s escalating mishaps especially entertaining for the actress to film.

Hot Chocolate, Fire, and One Very Good Sport

Ullerup told Celeb Secrets she loves comedy built around well-meaning people who are sure they’re about to succeed, only for everything to fall apart. Her scenes with Cassie gave her plenty of chances to enjoy exactly that kind of disaster.

The chaos includes hot chocolate spilled on a scarf, things catching fire, and a fire extinguisher entering the picture. Marie is trying so hard to make the right impression that each accident pushes the situation further from the polished experience she hoped to deliver.

Behind the scenes, Ullerup was apparently delighted to encourage the mess. Cover him! Just get him filthy. More! she recalled saying about her husband.

Sevier praised Cassie for being a good sport and admitted it was sometimes hard to keep a straight face. His character needed to hold things together, even as Cassie’s performance and Ullerup’s encouragement made the scene particularly funny to shoot.

The Danish Detail That Gives This Romance Its Heart

Copenhagen provides an inviting backdrop, with picturesque canals, festive markets, and all the appeal of a Scandinavian Christmas. But the stars’ comments suggest the setting is more than a beautiful place to stage a love story.

At the heart of their conversation is hygge, the Danish idea of coziness and contentment. It fits naturally into a film about slowing down and reconnecting. For Ullerup, it also helps explain why these traditions can resonate with viewers far beyond Denmark.

Different Traditions, Familiar Feelings

Ullerup hopes audiences recognize the shared desires beneath holiday customs that may be unfamiliar to North American viewers. Love, connection, and hygge are what she believes people are seeking, even if they don’t use the same word for them.

Even though Americans just don’t know it’s called hygge yet, that’s what they want to feel, she told Celeb Secrets. At the end of the day, we’re all the same.

Sevier echoed that sentiment, pointing to the film’s emphasis on family, love, and community. He also hopes its Danish traditions inspire viewers to learn more and perhaps bring something different to their own family celebrations.

The holiday activities are part of the adventure, while the emotional destination is familiar: making time for the people who matter.

Why This Hallmark Romance Deserves a Spot on Your Watchlist

A Danish Christmas brings together several reliable holiday-movie pleasures: a threatened family business, an unexpected romance, and a heroine whose carefully managed world needs a little disruption. Its Copenhagen setting and Danish traditions give those ingredients a distinctive festive flavor.

The cast’s behind-the-scenes stories offer another reason to be curious. Between Sevier’s affection for the quiet attic sequence and Ullerup’s enthusiasm for her husband’s comic misfortunes, the film promises heartfelt pauses and full-blown holiday havoc.

Come for Copenhagen, Stay for the Connection

The contrast is what makes the premise so inviting: Marie is working desperately to save the inn, while the romance nudges her to stop treating every moment like a problem to solve. Sometimes the best part of a holiday happens when the schedule falls apart.

Celeb Secrets listed the film’s Hallmark Channel premiere for November 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with next-day streaming on Hallmark+. For viewers drawn to cozy surroundings, family stakes, and a little Christmas chaos, this Danish getaway has plenty to tempt them.