Meet the cast of Hallmark+ reality show Finding Mr. Christmas (exclusive)

The Holiday Movie Industrial Complex is a hungry beast — and leading men don't grow on trees, people! Fortunately, Hallmark is taking steps to avoid a hunk shortage by launching its first-ever reality competition series, Finding Mr. Christmas, on the Hallmark+ streaming service.

Hosted and co-created by actor/Hallmark holiday movie veteran Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls), Finding Mr. Christmas (premiering Oct. 31 on Hallmark+) puts ten aspiring actors through a series of holiday-themed challenges that will test their acting skills, holiday spirit, and general Hallmark compatibility. The winner will score a leading role in the 2024 Hallmark Channel holiday movie Happy Howlidays.

Entertainment Weekly has the exclusive first look at the Finding Mr. Christmas cast, which features an aerospace engineer, a firefighter, a former Navy rescue diver — and yes, several actors. Oh come, all ye who want to meet the ten men hoping to save a quaint small town (or whatever) this holiday season.

Blake Kelley, 36

Occupation: Sales manager
Hometown: Beaumont, Tex.
Festive fun facts: This former college football player is "a quintessential small-town guy with a strong competitive spirit," especially when he's playing UNO with his family.

David Habashy, 29

Occupation: Aerospace engineer
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Festive fun facts: Born in Cairo, Egypt, David is a competitive MMA fighter who is dedicated to "using his platform to tell inspiring stories."

Daxton Bloomquist, 36

Occupation: Actor
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Festive fun facts: Daxton has performed in more than 1,000 shows of The Book of Mormon on Broadway and national tour. He's passionate about travel — he's been to all 50 states! — and "increasing LGBTQ+ representation in film and television."

Elijah Malcomb, 31

Occupation: Delivery driver/Actor
Hometown: Lodi, N.J.
Festive fun facts: The grandson of The 5th Dimension singer Ron Townson, Elijah is a theater actor who spent five years touring with Hamilton. He's also a "self-proclaimed nerd who loves gaming."

Ezra Moreland, 31

Occupation: Model/former Navy rescue diver
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
Festive fun facts: When he's not modeling or auditioning for roles, Ezra enjoys chess and learning guitar. His favorite food is oatmeal.

Gage Robinson, 29

Occupation: Marketing consultant
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Festive fun facts: Gage loves working with kids; in the past, he's worked as a swim coach and a "manny" for three boys.

Hayden Maher, 30

Occupation: Children's entertainer
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Festive fun facts: Hayden is originally from Australia, and in his downtime he volunteers at an animal shelter "helping dogs find new homes."

Isaac Ramirez, 28

Occupation: Firefighter
Hometown: Santa Clarita, Calif.
Festive fun facts: Isaac has eight siblings and plays several instruments, including the piano, guitar, and cello.

Jonathan Wells, 27

Occupation: Entrepreneur
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Festive fun facts: Jonathan is a former track and field star who competed in the USA Olympic Trials. Now he's "ready to pursue his dream of acting, using this competition as a stepping stone into a new chapter of his life."

Parker Gregory, 39

Occupation: Model
Hometown: League City, Tex.
Festive fun facts: Parker has "a deep love for superheroes" and he's a fitness enthusiast who loves "participating in Ironman races and other charity-driven competitions."

Finding Mr. Christmas premieres with two episodes on Thursday, Oct. 31 on Hallmark+.