Jordan Fisher Says Working on First Hallmark Film Was ‘Dream Scenario’ as a Dad: ‘I Got to Bring My Family’ (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jordan Fisher at the 7th Annual Elsie Fest held at The Rooftop at Pier 17 on September 8, 2024 in New York City.Photo:Stephanie Augello/Getty

Stephanie Augello/Getty

Jordan Fisheris singing his praise forHallmark.

TheTo All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love Youstar opened up about his experience creating his first Hallmark film,The 5-Year Christmas Party, and getting to share it with his family in an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE.

“Everyone is lovely and happy to be there," said Fisher, 30, atBloomingdale’s “Wicked Good Window Unveiling” in New York City on Nov. 13. “There’s dogs running around and kids running around. That was very much the case here.”

“I got to bring my family with me,” he also recalled. “And I literally got to block a scene holding my son [Riley William Fisher], and let him run off and play with mom while I was working.”

Jordan Fisher in ‘The 5-Year Christmas Party.'.Hallmark

Hallmark

The actor and musician and his wifeEllie Woodswelcomed Riley in 2022. Since then, Fisher has said that welcoming their child to the family haschanged his “purpose”when it comes to his career and life, and he now tries to incorporate his family wherever, and whenever, he can.

“[The 5-Year Christmas Party] just was, I think, kind of a dream scenario as a working actor, and also a father and a family man,” he explained to PEOPLE.

And though he notes that the Hallmark film was “fast-paced,” he said “none of the days” working on the film “were stressful.”

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“You know I’ve heard [tales] from a handful of friends, colleagues that had worked on these Hallmark movies, and they’re like, ‘Dude, you are going to love it.’ It’s so laid back,” Fisher said.

“I got to be a part of that this year, and I loved it,” he added. “I loved every bit of it. I would do it again, time and time again.”

The5-Year Christmas Party, which also starsKatie Findlay, follows two theater school rivals who reunite each holiday season to work at a Chicago catering company’s Christmas parties, according to asynopsisof the film.

Sparks eventually fly between the pair, and the company’s final season pushes them to confront their true feelings.

Jordan Fisher at the “Sunset Blvd.” Opening Night on Broadway at St. James Theatre on October 20, 2024 in New York, New York.Jeanette D. Moses/Getty

Jeanette D. Moses/Getty

Fisher also stars as Orpheus on Broadway’sHadestown, a role which he will be leaving in January. He told PEOPLE that he will be taking a bit of a break following the run to spend some downtime with his family.

“We’re gonna go visit some friends,” he shared of plans with his family. “I think, go ski a little bit and just kind of rest for a moment. And then [get] right back at it.”

The 5-Year Christmas Partyairs Nov. 17 onHallmark Channel.

source: people.com