You won't believe who's playing Santa this Christmas! 'Virgin River' star Alexandra Breckenridge pulls off stunning transformation in Netflix film

Directed by Mike Rohl, the film stars Alexandra as Taylor, a single mom who disguises herself as Santa to land a holiday-season job at a luxury ski resort so she can afford her daughter’s snowboarding camp. Romance, holiday hijinks, and identity-confusion unfold, with Ryan Eggold playing her romantic interest.

In a recent People interview, Alexandra shared her excitement at stepping out of her usual roles to play Santa. “I’ve been wanting to do something really outside of my comfort zone for a long time, and this is not something I ever thought I would have the opportunity to do,” said the 43-year-old actress.

She added, “I don’t think many women or female actors would think that they would play Santa Claus in this capacity, so I was really excited to wear prosthetics, put on a new voice, and try a different posture.”

The film was shot in early 2025 in British Columbia, Canada, using a ski resort location to double as the luxury resort in the story. Billed as a feel-good holiday rom-com, reviewers have noted its use of classic “disguise” tropes, blending comedy, romance, and family-centered storytelling.

Meanwhile, Alexandra will also return to Netflix’s hit series Virgin River in its seventh season, expected to release in 2026.