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Actor's directorial debut inspired by Meghan Markle
1 Feb
Summary
- Kristoffer Polaha celebrates 10 years on Hallmark and directs a new film.
- Meghan Markle encouraged Polaha to pursue directing.
- His directorial debut, 'Mimics', is a romantic horror-comedy.
Actor Kristoffer Polaha is celebrating a decade of work on the Hallmark Channel, coinciding with the premiere of his latest film and the release of his directorial debut. His first Hallmark movie, 'Dater's Handbook,' with Meghan Markle, marked its 10th anniversary on January 30th. The following day, January 31st, saw the premiere of his 21st Hallmark movie, 'Missing the Boat.'
Polaha's directorial debut, the romantic horror-comedy 'Mimics,' is set for release on February 13th. He shared that a pivotal moment on the set of 'Dater's Handbook' inspired this new career path. Meghan Markle, impressed by Polaha's directorial insights, encouraged him to pursue directing, a sentiment that has stayed with him and boosted his confidence.
Beyond his directorial venture, Polaha is also set to star in the upcoming series 'American Hostage' alongside Jon Hamm and Giovanni Ribisi. He acknowledges this period as a significant professional milestone, actively realizing his career dreams on his own terms.
