Jill Wagner’s ‘Lioness’ Toughness Meets Christmas Magic in Great American Family’s Arctic Adventure (Exclusive)
The actress opens up to 'Woman's World' about trading CIA action for Arctic wildlife and a holiday story about slowing down
Key Takeaways
- Jill Wagner opens up with 'Woman's World' in an exclusive chat about her new film.
- Don't miss her in 'A Very Arctic Christmas' premiering on Great American Family.
- Here, she opens up about acting across various genres and what she enjoys about her roles.
Over the course of her career, Jill Wagner has worn many hats. Early on, she lent her charm and charisma to the hit game show Wipeout, and later came her role as the villainous Kate Argent in Teen Wolf. Eventually, Jill grew her fanbase when she began appearing in heartwarming Hallmark films, and just a few years ago, she teamed up with Taylor Sheridan on the hit action-drama Lioness, where she brings the tough-as-nails Bobby to life. Now, on October 31, she’ll once again show her softer side in A Very Arctic Christmas, debuting on Great American Family at 8/7c. In an exclusive chat with Woman’s World, Wagner opened up about jumping between genres and bringing this new story to life alongside Cameron Mathison.
Jill Wagner shines in ‘A Very Arctic Christmas’
On October 31, Jill Wagner stars alongside Cameron Mathison in a heartwarming holiday flick. Mathison takes the lead as Jim, a broadcaster who, with his daughter, embarks on an Arctic cruise ahead of the holidays with the promise that he’ll make it back in time for his annual Christmas Eve show. However, when a mix-up leaves them stranded far from home, they form an unexpected bond with a wildlife conservationist (played by Wagner), making for a season full of experiences—and connections—they’ll never forget.
“I actually love this movie and this character—the movie for so many different reasons, but the character specifically, because I feel like Jill in real life could have gone down that path very easily and been very, very happy,” Jill Wagner explains of her character’s outdoorsy side. “People will always ask you, ‘What would you do if you weren’t an actor?’ And there’s so many different loves that I have, but nature is up there in the top five.”
Jill can do intense action and sweet romance
When Jill isn’t shining on Great American Family, she’s showing her stuff on Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness as Bobby, a CIA operative known for her fierce approach to the job—and when it comes to switching gears between Lioness and Great American Family, there are parts of both genres she loves.
“I think as human beings, not just me, we all have so many different layers and facets of our life and who we are,” Jill shares. “That’s like when people say, ‘Well, what’s your style?,’ It depends on what kind of mood I’m in and what day and everything. So, I think I have so many different loves and I’m very curious about life as a whole. And the military, I’ve always had a strong love for because my father was a Marine and I married an Army man, so there’s that, and then my faith-based or my family-friendly side is something that I can share with my children. It’s also something that’s very personal to me, and Christmas being my favorite holiday, the fact that I get to be a part of people’s traditions is so incredibly special to me.”
Don’t miss Jill’s new holiday film
Each year, the holiday season feels busier and busier—but A Very Arctic Christmas is a reminder to slow down and cherish the special moments with the ones you love.
“I think this film is special because it’s not just a love story. Oddly enough, I’m kind of the third man down on the call sheet. I think it’s more of a story about just really remembering what Christmas is about, especially when you have kids. You need to stop in those moments where you can and spend time and really be connected while they’re still young, while they still want to hang out with you.”
She continued, “We all lead very, very busy lives, but it’s just a reminder that at some point you need to slow down and smell the roses, so to speak.”
Catch Jill shine in A Very Arctic Christmas, streaming on Great American Pure Flix on October 29 and airing on Great American Family and GFAM+ on October 31.
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