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Alison Sweeney is the latest Hallmark star to sign a major deal with the network. In fact, her fans are hoping her multi-picture overall deal will give them more installments in the popular Hannah Swensen mystery series. Sweeney is in good company as she has joined the ranks of other actors who have recently inked multi-picture deals with the feel-good channel.
Alison Sweeney signs multi-movie deal with Hallmark Media
Alison Sweeney celebrated her birthday today by sharing the good news that she has signed a multi-picture deal with Hallmark. However, so far, Deadline hasn’t revealed if this is an exclusive contract. Meanwhile, Alison took to Twitter to share the announcement with her fans. She wrote, “So grateful to team up with all the talented people at @hallmarkchannel!!!! Thank you.”
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Judging by the reaction to Sweeney’s news, her fans are hoping her new deal will mean more Hannah Swenson movies (formerly Murder She Baked).
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While Alison is celebrating her birthday, Deadline mentioned in their tweet that Christmas had come early, writing:
Christmas has come early for Hallmark Media: Alison Sweeney (@Ali_Sweeney) has agreed to a multi-picture overall deal with the channel
Sweeney’s fans are hoping this news means she’ll be making more “Hannah Swensen” movies (formerly called “Murder She Baked.”) One wrote, “Great news! Will this include more Hannah Swensen movies?”
Alison Sweeney an ‘incredible creative partner’
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Meanwhile, Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Media told Deadline:
Alison Sweeney has been an incredible creative partner for us over the years – both on screen as well as behind the camera as a producer. She’s long been a fan favorite and we can’t wait to continue our work together as we bring new stories to life.
As for Sweeney herself, she said of the deal:
I am thrilled to continue to work with Hallmark as they continue to support my work as an actress and as a producer. I’m very proud of our Christmas movie and excited for the future projects to come!
Moreover, the last Hannah Swensen movie fans have seen was just over a year ago in August 2021. This was the sixth movie in the series and marked a rebranding after the first five movies were dubbed “Murder She Baked.”
Meanwhile, Alison’s first movie under her new contract is A Magical Christmas Village with Luke Macfarlane. According to the plot, Sweeney plays an architect named Summer, living in a small town, while raising her daughter, Chloe (Maesa Nicholson).
Her mother Vivian (Marlo Thomas) moves in with Summer and brings a Christmas village with her, known for granting wishes. It’s possible a wish could be the reason she meets Ryan (Macfarlane). Not only is Sweeney leading the movie, she is also executive producing.
Meanwhile, as recently reported, this is likely to be Luke Macfarlane’s last movie for Hallmark. In fact, he broke the news while filming the Christmas movie. Speaking to the LA Times, he said, “They’ve been very good to me, but I think I’ve told my story for now with those folks,” adding, “I mean, how many firefighters can I play?” Moreover, this will be the actor’s 14th movie with the network. Reportedly, Macfarlane’s own multi-picture deal expires this fall.
Speaking to Yahoo, Macfarlane said:
Hallmark gave me jobs for a long time. And not only just the gay best friend — they let me be a leading man. I’m always going to be very grateful to them for that.
Other actors sighing multi-picture deals with Hallmark Media
Alison Sweeney is the latest to announce a multi-picture deal with the network. Meanwhile, among other Hallmark stars who have signed up are Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott, Holly Robinson Peete, Johathan Bennett, Taylor Cole, Andrew Walker, Heather Hemmens, Aimee Teegarden, Tamera Mowry-Housley, and more. Moreover, Lori Loughlin is now officially starring on Great American Family with old friends from Full House.
Meanwhile, the channel is taking the step to tighten the ropes, after other Hallmark stars jumped ship to Great American Family. These famously include Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Jen Lilley, Susie Abromeit, Trevor Donovan and Jessica Lowndes. In fact, Lilley shared some amazing images on Instagram from what almost seems like a Full House reunion.
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