Yahoo Lifestyle Hallmark Channel Announces Sequel to Christmas Hit 'Three Wise Men and a Baby'
Three Wise Men and a Baby starring Hallmark hunks Andrew Walker, Paul Campbell and Tyler Hynes was the most-watched new Hallmark Channel movie of 2022. So it's no surprise that the network is planning a sequel to the Christmas hit. Production is underway on the movie's sequel, Three Wiser Men and a Boy with the original cast returning.
“Viewers and critics alike fell for the charms of Paul, Tyler and Andrew as the Brenner brothers in Three Wise Men and a Baby,” said Jennifer Kramer, Vice President, Development, Hallmark Media. “The one resounding thing we heard from them was that they wanted more. We are excited to deliver and then some with a story that is filled with more humor and, most importantly, more heart.”
Here's what we know so far about Three Wiser Men and a Boy. Perhaps we'll get to see an extended version of the Brenner Brothers Nutcracker Suite dance! Be sure to check back often for updates!
What was Three Wise Men and a Baby about?
Three Wise Men and a Baby is a riff on the 1987 classic, Three Men and a Baby, starring Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson.
In Hallmark's new take, Luke Brenner (Andrew Walker) is Mr. Perfect—an all-star firefighter and poster boy for physical health and clean living. But when he finds a baby on the doorstep of his fire station with a note asking him to care for it until Christmas, he’s uncharacteristically at a loss. Unfortunately, his mother Barbara (Margaret Colin) has to go out of town to attend to her sister’s medical emergency leaving Luke with no other choice but to rely on his brothers—Taylor (Tyler Hynes), an opinionated video game designer who recently lost his job, and Stephan (Paul Campbell), a pet therapist with severe social anxiety—for help until she returns. It’s one mishap after another as the brothers take turns trying to care for the baby individually.
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They soon discover the only way to survive the week is to work together as a team—something they haven’t done since they were kids. As they slowly get the hang of things, they find themselves on unexpected journeys of self-discovery and begin to rebuild their relationships as brothers, as well as repair damaged romantic and professional relationships in their respective lives…all while rediscovering their love of Christmas.
What is Three Wiser Men and a Boy about?
The story begins five years later with the Brenner brothers preparing for another memorable Christmas. In a crazy turn of events, possibly brought on by the brothers themselves, the director of Luke’s (Walker) son Thomas’ (Miles Marthaller) school holiday musical steps down. Luke is desperate to make his son’s stage dreams come true, so he enlists the help of his brothers Taylor (Hynes) and Stephan (Campbell).
Meanwhile, the trio navigates meeting their mom Barbara’s (Colin) new boyfriend and the brothers grapple with their own feelings about this relationship. In true Brenner brother fashion, they are all in for a Christmas they will never forget.
Take a look at the post Tyler Hynes made to Instagram about the movie.
Who wrote Three Wiser Men and a Boy?
Frequent co-stars Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad wrote the script for Three Wise Men and a Baby. For Three Wiser Men and a Boy, the two joined forces with Russell Hainline to pen the script. Campbell and Sustad previously collaborated on the story for Christmas by Starlight, in which they also starred.
How can I watch the original movie, Three Wise Men and a Baby?
You're in luck! Catch a mini-marathon of Three Wise Men and Baby this Fa La La Friday, April 26 on Hallmark Channel. Beginning at 7 p.m. ET, the network will air It’s Christmas, Eve (starring Hynes and LeAnn Rimes); Christmas by Starlight (starring Campbell and Sustad) and Three Wise Men and a Baby.
Alternatively, you can also stream the movie on Hallmark Movies Now, rent it on sites such as Amazon or Apple TV, or purchase the film on DVD.
Has Hallmark Media started filming Three Wiser Men and a Baby?
Yes! Production is currently filming Three Wiser Men and a Baby.
Meet the cast of Three Wiser Men and a Boy
Andrew Walker (Luke Brenner)
Andrew Walker's first Hallmark movie was 2012's A Bride for Christmas opposite Arielle Kebbel. He has since starred in over two dozen movies for Hallmark Media including his latest, Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans on Hallmark Mystery.
Fun fact: When he's not acting, he and his wife, Cassandra Troy, run Little West, a cold-pressed juice company named after their firstborn son.
Follow Andrew on Instagram @awalkk35 and on Twitter @awalk35.
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Paul Campbell (Stephan Brenner)
Paul Campbell previously starred in Battlestar Galactica and Spun Out. He has starred in several Hallmark movies including A Godwink Christmas, Wedding Every Weekend and The Santa Stakeout. Campbell is also a writer. He wrote Moriah's Lighthouse (starring Rachel LeFevre and Luke Macfarland) and Christmas at Castle Hart (starring Lacey Chabert and Stuart Townsend).
Follow Paul on Instagram @paulcampbellofficial and on Twitter @ThePaulCampbell.
Tyler Hynes (Taylor Brenner)
Tyler Hynes quickly became a Hallmark fan favorite after starring in 2018's Falling for You opposite Taylor Cole. He has since starred in over a dozen movies for the network including On the 12th Date of Christmas, It Was Always You and Roadhouse Romance. His most recent film, Shifting Gears, was directed by Signed, Sealed, Delivered actress and Make Her Mark recipient, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe.
Acting since childhood, Hynes has also appeared on Rookie Blue, Letterkenny and Star Trek: Discovery.
Follow Tyler on Instagram and Twitter @tyler_hynes.
Margaret Colin (Barbara Brenner)
Margaret Colin got her start in acting on the soap opera, Edge of Night. She is best recognized for her work on films like Three Men and a Baby and Independence Day as well as television shows such as Chicago Med and Veep.
Follow Margaret on Instagram @the_actor_margaretcolin and on Twitter @margaretcolin6.
Miles Marthaller (Thomas)
Marthaller got his acting start at age 2 when he starred in a commercial. This is just his second television movie credit. His older sister Remy Marthaller, currently stars as Sarah Wolf on When Calls the Heart.
When does Three Wiser Men and a Boy premiere?
No official premiere date has been released yet for Three Wiser Men and a Boy, but it will premiere during the network's Countdown to Christmas this which celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2024.
Does Parade have a sneak peek of Three Wiser Men and a Boy?
Not yet. Production is currently underway for Three Wiser Men and a Baby. We'll have an exclusive clip to share closer to the premiere date so check back here for updates!
Are there any images from Three Wiser Men and a Boy?
As Three Wiser Men and a Baby is currently filming, we don't have any images to share just yet, but check out these images from the 2022 hit, Three Wise Men and a Baby.
Courtesy of Hallmark Media
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