Dustin Rikert (Hallmark's Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story - Director)
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Director Dustin Rikert joins me again to unpack the stories behind Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story. The movie centers on two next-door families who proudly carry the Bills Mafia spirit, but there’s a lot more brewing beneath the snow, the rivalry, and the romance.Dustin walks me through filming in Buffalo, how the weather shaped the shoot, and what it’s really like to make a movie inside Highmark Stadium. We also dig into the differences between this film and the Chiefs love story he directed earlier.One of the most fascinating parts of our conversation is the cast: Joe Pantoliano, Tony Danza, Tracy Pollan, Chris Brown, Caroline Aaron, Steve Schirripa, and Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott. Dustin explains how this eclectic mix came together and why it elevated the entire project. Plus, there are a lot of cameos coming our way!!!We also explore the biggest creative challenges, the scenes that tested the team, the surprises along the way, and the moments he hopes fans feel most deeply. Dustin's take on making this movie does not disappoint. There are so many goodies!If you love behind-the-scenes insight, comedy, a good love story or anything involving the Bills Mafia, this one’s worth watching.Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#hallmark #christmasmovies #buffalobills























