Hearties, get ready for a Christmas treat! The highly anticipated reunion between Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing, beloved stars of the hit series 'When Calls the Heart,' is finally happening. The duo will be sharing the screen once again in a new Hallmark Channel Christmas movie called 'Santa Tell Me.' This exciting announcement was made during the Television Critics Association press tour on Tuesday, where Hallmark unveiled its lineup for the 2024 'Countdown to Christmas' event.
Fans of 'When Calls the Heart' will fondly remember Krakow as Elizabeth Thatcher and Lissing as Jack Thornton, their characters who embarked on a heartfelt romance during the show's five-season run from 2014 to 2018. Tragically, Jack's character met a heartbreaking end at the conclusion of Season 5. However, Lissing later made a surprise appearance in 2021 on the Season 2 premiere of the 'When Calls the Heart' spinoff series, 'When Hope Calls.'
Both Krakow and Lissing have become fixtures in Hallmark Channel's lineup of holiday movies, captivating audiences with their undeniable on-screen chemistry. Their reunion in 'Santa Tell Me' promises to be a delightful gift for fans eagerly awaiting their next shared project.
In addition to this exciting news, Hallmark also revealed some channel rebranding plans during the press tour. On February 28, Hallmark Drama will transform into Hallmark Family, offering a variety of heartwarming content suitable for the whole family. Then, on March 6, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will undergo a transformation, becoming Hallmark Mystery, where viewers can indulge in captivating and intriguing mystery stories.
Hallmark is known for its commitment to bringing beloved actors back together in new projects, and 'Santa Tell Me' is just one example. Alison Sweeney, a familiar face in the Hallmark universe, will team up with Victor Webster for the upcoming movie 'One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery.' Sweeney and Webster have previously worked together on the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives' as well as Hallmark's 'Wedding Veil' films, and now they're reuniting to solve a thrilling mystery.
Hallmark Channel's popularity continues to soar, as it kicked off 2023 as the most-watched entertainment cable network among key demographics. The annual 'Countdown to Christmas' event remains a ratings hit, consistently dominating the cable charts. One of the standout original holiday movies of 2023 was 'A Merry Scottish Christmas,' featuring the reunion of 'Party of Five' co-stars Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf. This heartwarming film became the most-watched cable movie of the year, winning the hearts of viewers with its delightful storyline.
As the countdown towards Christmas 2024 begins, fans of Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Alison Sweeney, and other talented actors can look forward to a lineup of captivating, heartwarming, and mysterious movies brought to life by Hallmark Channel. Get your popcorn ready, because it's going to be a holiday season filled with reunions, love, and happy endings.
