Niall Matter Breaks Down We Met in December w/ Autumn Reeser + His Role as Bael in Providence Falls

Niall Matter joins me to talk about his new Hallmark Christmas movie We Met in December, premiering Thanksgiving night. We dig into what drew him to the script, how he and Autumn Reeser created that instant spark, the emotional honesty behind Dave and Annie’s story, and the scenes he thinks will stay with viewers long after the credits roll. We also get into his role as Bael in Providence Falls—from what first hooked him to the challenges of playing a supernatural disruptor without leaning on clichés. And of course, Niall shares what fans can rewatch while waiting for We Met in December (Rip in Time), what’s next for him, and how you can follow his projects. 00:00:56 - We Met In December 00:02:30 - Dave and Annie's meeting 00:04:14 - Pairing Autumn and Niall - how it happened 00:05:53 - The believability of this story 00:07:29 - Dave's journey and how viewers will relate 00:09:17 - Why this role appealed to Niall 00:11:00 - Autumn Reeser 00:13:50 - The moment the audience will latch onto 00:14:20 - The injury the Niall plowed through during filming 00:16:40 - There's a big moment 00:17:05 - Three words to describe the movie 00:19:15 - Providence Falls and Niall's involvement 00:21:00 - How to play Bael the right way - the puppet master, the body language 00:22:55 - Why we rooted for Bael 00:24:21 - Katie Stevens and Lachlan Quarmby 00:25:07 - Challenge to not play a supernatural character 00:25:38 - Favorite moments in Providence Falls 00:28:49 - The collaborative moments in shooting 00:31:00 - Coaching Lachlan 00:32:40 - Hallmark Christmas Experience 00:37:10 - Go watch Rip in Time #hallmark #christmasmovies #nialmatter #autumnreeser #podcast