Optimistic Weatherman's Hilarious Mishaps Spread Cheer in Hallmark's Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!

Hallmark's new holiday movie Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! is set to premiere on October 25, 2025. The film stars Robert Buckley as Ted Cooper, a chronically optimistic weatherman whose hilarious misfortunes at Christmastime continue to plague him even when he returns home to help his sister with a hospital fundraiser.

Ted's upbeat demeanor never wavers, even when he ends up in the hospital after getting poked in the eye by a Christmas tree. This personality trait is contrasted by Kimberley Sustad's character, Dr. Hope Newberry, who is "a little jaded" when she reunites with Ted after knowing him in high school. Hope is hesitant to fully embrace Ted's bubbly nature, as she is wary of getting hurt, believing "this can't be real."

The film explores the dynamic between Ted's unwavering positivity and Hope's more cynical perspective, creating a heartwarming and comedic tale. As Buckley explains, "excessive positivity matched with chronic misfortune is a really funny equation," and this balance is what he aimed to capture in his portrayal of the character.