Filming for Hallmark movie underway at Biltmore Estate

Filming is underway for a Hallmark Christmas movie at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville.

The movie is called "A Biltmore Christmas."

Filming for the time travel movie -- set in the 1940s and present day -- started in January.

Producers said the estate is the perfect backdrop.

"I mean, coming to the Biltmore, it's almost set up like a movie back lot," said Andrew Gernhard, a producer for Synthetic Cinema International. "It's a gorgeous place, the architecture is great, the setting is great, the land is beautiful. You can almost aim your camera in any direction and get a beautiful shot."

The movie is scheduled to premiere on the Hallmark channel during the 2023 holiday season.

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