New Netflix Christmas movie filming in Louisiana

The romantic comedy 'A Christmas Kind of Love' is shooting in Olde Towne Slidell.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:19am

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A new Netflix holiday movie called 'A Christmas Kind of Love' is currently filming in the Olde Towne district of Slidell, Louisiana. The romantic comedy stars Joanna Garcia Swisher, Mark Wystrach, and Madison Wolfe, and tells the story of a widowed baker who rediscovers her past as a country singer to help save a local holiday show.

Why it matters

The production is providing a boost to the local economy in Slidell, with several businesses in Olde Towne receiving temporary makeovers to serve as filming locations. The movie's release later this year will also bring additional attention and potential tourism to the area.

The details

Several businesses in Olde Towne Slidell have been transformed into movie sets for 'A Christmas Kind of Love.' The Old Town Soda Shop is now 'Sweetie Pie & Cakes,' Brass Monkey is 'Bob's Magnolia Market,' and The Golden Goat has become the 'St. Opal Theater.' The production is working to minimize disruptions, with businesses remaining open during filming over the next week.

  • The new Netflix movie 'A Christmas Kind of Love' is currently filming in Olde Towne Slidell.
  • The holiday film is set to be released later this year.

The players

Joanna Garcia Swisher

An American actress known for her roles in shows like 'Sweet Magnolias,' 'Reba,' 'Freaks and Geeks,' and 'Are You Afraid of the Dark.'

Mark Wystrach

An American actor who is starring in the new Netflix Christmas movie.

Madison Wolfe

An American actress who is also starring in 'A Christmas Kind of Love.'

Alex Carollo

A representative for the City of Slidell who provided details about the movie production.

City of Slidell

The local government entity that is hosting the filming of the new Netflix Christmas movie in Olde Towne Slidell.

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What they’re saying

“Please continue to support these local shops while enjoying a bit of holiday movie magic, but please be aware that there will be sporadic street closures over the next week throughout Olde Towne while cameras are rolling.”

— Alex Carollo, Representative, City of Slidell

What’s next

The production of 'A Christmas Kind of Love' is expected to continue filming in Olde Towne Slidell over the next week, with some temporary street closures to accommodate the movie shoot.

The takeaway

The filming of a new Netflix Christmas movie in Slidell's historic Olde Towne district is providing a boost to the local economy and bringing holiday movie magic to the community. The temporary business transformations and street closures are a small price to pay for the exposure and potential tourism the movie's release could bring to the area later this year.