Stepping into a new year calls for a warm cup of love spiced with the allure of breathtaking landscapes. And what serves cozy romance better than a brand new Hallmark original movie?

With a plot that recruits the city itself to play a character, A Melbourne Match packs in scenic charm, hearty romance, and teaches its leads that there is more to life than the constant pressure of deadlines. A sentiment that transpires from the screen to the viewer's heart through emotive performances in this upcoming film. 

But who is the one to tell this story? Take a look at the cast below.

The film’s leading actress, writer, and executive producer is Mallory Jansen, who stars as Georgie, the tenacious travel writer whose work-centered life undergoes an emotional disruption in Melbourne. Jansen, who is famed for her roles in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and other Hallmark movies, infuses her character with ebullience and a relatable energy that draws viewers in like moths to the flame.

Jansen has also starred in The Big Leap and other hit network TV shows like This Is Us and American Housewife. She also played Special Agent Margo James in Mark Wahlberg’s action-packed drama Shooter. Some of her famous Hallmark movies include Paging Mr. Darcy, All I Need for Christmas, The Royal We, and more.  

Ryan Corr is cast opposite Jansen as Zach, an ex-Australian footballer who has since become a calm and composed down-to-earth tour guide. Zach's charisma and love for Melbourne make it easier for Georgie to see life in a new way. Corr, who has starred in Russell Crowe's The Water Diviner and Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are. 

Corr has also played Ser Harwin in the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon. He joined the cast of Garth Davis' Mary Magdalene, Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge, and Greg McLean's Wolf Creek 2. Not only is Corr a skilled actor, but he also has a long list of impressive audiobook narrations, including The Winning Formula, Like, Follow, Die, and more, with A Melbourne Match adding another feather to his cap.

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Curious about how this romantic journey will translate on screen? The answer is in the heart of the movie.

A Melbourne Match arrives on the Hallmark Channel on January 10, 2026, with a duration of approximately one hour and thirty-four minutes. Apart from traditional broadcasting, the film will be accessible for the next day's online viewing on Hallmark+ and other platforms, including Philo, allowing the US audience to watch the film upon release.

The main character, Georgie, is introduced to the viewers as a driven travel writer who goes to the beautiful town of Melbourne in Australia for business and meets Zach, a tour guide who helps reform her perspective on life. Their first date begins with Georgie discovering some of the most beautiful places, and at the same time, getting to know her partner through the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Set against the cozy backdrop of Melbourne, the movie, which was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, earns a top spot among heartwarming Hallmark movies perfect to ease into the new year.  

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