Hallmark cast films Chicago Christmas movie in summer heat
The Hallmark channel crew filmed Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story on a Chicago set in July.
Actors cope with high temperatures
Temperatures reached the mid-90s during the shoot. Robert Buckley stated that wardrobe departments provided ice packs for actors to wear around their lower backs.
Crew manages outdoor filming conditions
Lyndsy Fonseca noted that team members patted sweat from actors and used handheld fans between takes. Producer Andrew Gernhard confirmed that air-conditioned areas and water stations were available for scenes filmed outside.
Air quality issues affected the shoot
The cast faced wildfire smoke drifting across the upper Midwest during production. This situation created an air quality emergency for a few days while filming continued.
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