Hallmark Favorite Ryan Paevey Jumps to Great American Family for New Holiday Movie

The actor will star in 'Christmas at Moose Lake' after a brief acting hiatus.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:24pm

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After a two-year break from acting, Ryan Paevey is returning to the world of romantic TV movies. The former Hallmark Channel star will headline the upcoming holiday film 'Christmas at Moose Lake' for Great American Family, the network announced on Thursday. Paevey, who is known for his roles on 'General Hospital' and in Hallmark movies like 'Fourth Down' and 'Love, Two Tickets to Paradise', will play a man who reconnects with a woman named Alyssa (Britt Robertson) when she returns to her family's lake house for the holidays.

Why it matters

Paevey's move to Great American Family, a more conservative rival to Hallmark, has received a mixed reaction from fans. While some are excited to see the actor in a new holiday movie, others have expressed disappointment that he has aligned himself with the competing network.

The details

In Christmas at Moose Lake, Paevey will play a man who reconnects with a woman named Alyssa (Britt Robertson) when she returns to her family's lake house for Christmas after a recent breakup. The film, which will also feature Natasha Henstridge and Kevin Dillon, is currently in production.

  • In April 2024, Paevey announced he would be taking a break from acting.
  • In September 2025, Paevey returned to his role as Nathan West on 'General Hospital'.
  • On April 16, 2026, Great American Family announced Paevey would star in 'Christmas at Moose Lake'.

The players

Ryan Paevey

An actor known for his roles on 'General Hospital' and in Hallmark Channel movies.

Britt Robertson

An actress who will co-star with Paevey in 'Christmas at Moose Lake'.

Great American Family

A television network that is a more conservative rival to the Hallmark Channel.

Bill Abbott

The CEO of Great American Media, the parent company of Great American Family.

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What they’re saying

“Welcoming Ryan Paevey to Great American Christmas is especially exciting. Ryan and I have a long-shared history of making audience-favorite films, and I know first-hand the warmth and authenticity he brings to each role. It is truly thrilling to bring this stellar cast to Great American Christmas.”

— Bill Abbott, CEO, Great American Media

What’s next

The holiday film 'Christmas at Moose Lake' is currently in production and is expected to premiere on Great American Family later this year.

The takeaway

Ryan Paevey's move from the Hallmark Channel to Great American Family has sparked a mixed reaction from fans, with some excited to see the actor in a new holiday movie and others disappointed by his alignment with the more conservative network. The upcoming film 'Christmas at Moose Lake' will mark Paevey's return to TV movies after a brief acting hiatus.