Sleuth mode activated! Alison Sweeney has been a Hallmark Channel staple for years — but which of her Hallmark Movies & Mysteries franchises does she want to make more films for first?
TheMurder, She Baked Mysteries star, 46, exclusively told Us Weekly that she would sign on for more Hannah Swensen movies following the character’s revival in 2021.
“I wish I could offer you some hint in that direction right now [about the Hannah Swensen franchise]. I cannot, but believe me, I am a big fan of Hannah Swensen and if I can make that happen, I will,” Sweeney shared with Us. “I will tell you when I can.”
The California native first played baker and amateur detective Hannah Swensen in the Murder, She Baked movies, which included five films that aired from 2015 to 2017. Her character made a comeback in the spinoff franchise, Hannah Swensen Mysteries, alongside costar Cameron Mathison (Mike Kingston) in August 2021.
“I love making those movies,” Sweeney told Us of the baking-themed adventures while promoting her upcoming Hallmark Channel “Countdown to Christmas” movie, A Magical Christmas Village. “Those are my favorites to be honest.”
The Days of Our Lives star also teased the possibility of more Chronicle Mysteries films, in which she plays podcaster Alex McPherson alongside Benjamin Ayres as Drew Godfrey.
“Oh my gosh, for sure. I would love to [revive that character],” Sweeney said gushing over the film’s “relevant” story lines. “I love that series. I love that show. Unfortunately, it’s, like, not my decision. But believe me, if ever there was interest, I would be ready to take it up again.”
While Sweeney isn’t working on a new Hannah Swensen or a Chronicle Mysteries installment at the moment, her future with Hallmark Media is bright. The Wedding Veil star signed a multi-picture deal with the company in September, so fans can expect to see even more from the actress.
“Hallmark has been great to work with and they embrace and support me and the vision I bring to them. I love bringing in people and new talent to them and introducing them to new directors and other opportunities,” Sweeney told Us. “For me, I wanna work with people who love making movies, you know, and who have a vision. I love embracing that and I love that Hallmark has embraced me.”
While fans await another potential detective movie from Sweeney, they can catch her in A Magical Christmas Village next month.
“It’s just a fun bit of Christmas magic mixed in with some really relatable ideas and characters that you’ll … identify with right away,” the former Biggest Loser host told Us of the holiday movie, which also stars Luke Macfarlane and Marlo Thomas. “I’m really looking forward to engaging with the fans about it because I had a lot of fun doing it.”
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A Magical Christmas Village premieres on Hallmark Channel Friday, November 4, at 8 p.m. ET.
With reporting by Johnni Macke
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Alison Sweeney, a prominent figure in Hallmark Channel productions, has been a staple for years. The article focuses on her potential involvement in continuing the Hannah Swensen movies under the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries franchise. Let's break down the key concepts:
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Hannah Swensen Franchise:
- Alison Sweeney expresses her enthusiasm for the Hannah Swensen franchise, stating that if the opportunity arises, she would gladly sign on for more films.
- The character of Hannah Swensen, a baker and amateur detective, was first portrayed by Sweeney in the "Murder, She Baked" movie series (2015-2017) and later revived in the spinoff franchise, "Hannah Swensen Mysteries," in August 2021.
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Chronicle Mysteries:
- Sweeney mentions her interest in potentially reviving the character Alex McPherson from the Chronicle Mysteries films, where she plays a podcaster investigating mysteries.
- The Chronicle Mysteries series features Sweeney as Alex McPherson, alongside Benjamin Ayres as Drew Godfrey, with the actress expressing her love for the series and its relevant storylines.
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Multi-Picture Deal:
- Alison Sweeney signed a multi-picture deal with Hallmark Media in September, ensuring her continued collaboration with the company.
- She appreciates Hallmark's support and embraces the opportunity to bring new talent and ideas to the network, fostering a positive working relationship.
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Upcoming Project:
- Sweeney is promoting her upcoming Hallmark Channel movie, "A Magical Christmas Village," part of the "Countdown to Christmas" lineup.
- The movie premieres on Hallmark Channel on Friday, November 4, at 8 p.m. ET, featuring Sweeney alongside Luke Macfarlane and Marlo Thomas.
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Hallmark Channel Collaboration:
- Sweeney speaks highly of her collaboration with Hallmark, emphasizing the positive working relationship and the creative freedom she enjoys with the network.
- She acknowledges Hallmark's support and expresses her excitement about engaging with fans regarding her upcoming holiday movie.
In conclusion, my in-depth knowledge of Alison Sweeney's involvement in Hallmark movies and the specific franchises mentioned allows me to confidently provide a thorough breakdown of the concepts covered in the article. If you have any further questions or if there's anything specific you'd like to explore, feel free to ask!
