Hallmark's annual Countdown to Christmas is going strong in the 2023 TV season as the temperatures continue to drop and excitement for the holiday season continues to rise. Nikki DeLoach, who is already a familiar face in the festive season, returns to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries for A World Record Christmas. The new movie tells the story of a young autistic boy named Charlie (Aias Dalman) who dreams of setting a Guinness World Record, with the encouragement of mom Marissa (DeLoach) and stepdad Eric (Lucas Bryant). The actress spoke with CinemaBlend about the true story that inspired the movie and how it celebrates neurodiversity.
DeLoach is a holiday movie veteran by this point, with roles in Hallmark Movies including (but certainly not limited to) Cranberry Christmas, Reunited at Christmas, and A Dream of Christmas. A World Record Christmas follows the story of a boy who wants to break a Guinness World Record by stacking no fewer than 1400 Jenga blocks, while also raising money to benefit kids with autism with the support of his mom and his stepdad. The movie is inspired by autistic teen Auldin Maxwell, who is the real-life Guinness World Record holder for stacking Jenga blocks.
