Netflix has released new footage from its upcoming holiday film My Secret Santa, offering a closer look at Alexandra Breckenridge as she transforms into a fully disguised Santa Claus. With the movie arriving on December 3, the new clips highlight the film’s tone, the physical comedy, and the budding chemistry between Breckenridge’s Taylor and her co-star Ryan Eggold, who plays Matthew.
What My Secret Santa Is About
My Secret Santa follows Taylor, a single mother who accepts a last-minute seasonal job at a luxury ski resort. The twist? The only open position is as the resort’s full-time Santa—so she disguises herself as a man to make ends meet.
The plan works until she begins to fall for Matthew, the hotel manager who forms an unexpected connection with the “Santa” he’s hired… unaware that Taylor is hidden beneath the beard and suit.
The film blends workplace romance with gentle physical comedy, while grounding its story in financial pressure, parental responsibility, and the risks people take when they’re backed into a corner.
Alexandra Breckenridge’s Transformation
For Virgin River fans, this marks a very different turn for Breckenridge. Her Santa transformation isn’t a simple costume swap—
it involves:
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Full prosthetics
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A heavy suit
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A wig and beard
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A fresh vocal approach inspired loosely by Tim Allen’s Santa, adapted into her own style
Breckenridge has described the role as physically demanding but surprisingly energizing, with the comedy emerging more from Taylor stumbling her way through the job than from broad parody.
New Clips: What They Reveal
Clip 1 – Santa Meets the Kids
A slapstick introduction to Taylor’s new reality as she fumbles through her first shift in character.
Clip 2 – Taylor and Matthew Make a Connection
A glimpse at the slow-burn romance, showing Matthew opening up to “Santa” without knowing he’s actually confiding in Taylor.
Clip 3 – Matthew Admits His Feelings
A more emotional moment that hints at the film’s heart: Matthew revealing he’s drawn to Taylor, not realizing he’s saying it directly to her.
A Different Kind of Holiday Romance
Instead of the classic small-town Christmas backdrop, the story unfolds inside a bustling resort. The setting swaps snow-globe nostalgia for:
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Scenic ski slopes
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Staff-only corridors
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Backstage costume chaos
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Higher personal and professional stakes
Taylor’s secret isn’t magical—it’s survival. If she’s discovered, she loses her job and the security her family urgently needs.
Cast, Crew, and Key Credits
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Director: Mike Rohl
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Writers: Ron Oliver, Carley Smale
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Cast:
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Alexandra Breckenridge
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Ryan Eggold
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Tia Mowry
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Madison MacIsaac
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Diana Maria Riva
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Additional supporting roles to be announced
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Release Date
My Secret Santa premieres December 3, 2025 on Netflix, closing out the streamer’s original holiday lineup for the year.
For Virgin River fans, this film marks Breckenridge’s only on-screen appearance in 2025, with Season 7 expected to debut in 2026. It’s a rare chance to see her in a completely new comedic role during the break.
