Hallmark Channel has announced the latest in its upcoming Spring Into Love programming event with Legend of the Lost Locket.
The new, original movie sees a town’s sheriff and an antiques expert searching for a lost locket that is said to grant the wearer true love.
The movie stars Natasha Burnett, Viv Leacock and more. Read on to find out more about the movie and its cast members and see beautiful images taken on the film set.
Legend of the Lost Locket coming on Hallmark Channel
According to the official synopsis, Legend of the Lost Locket features Natasha Burnett as a London-based antiques expert, Amelia Scott, who is on the hunt for a long-lost antique locket. Meanwhile, the legend surrounding the locket says it will grant the wearer true love. It turns out Amelia’s mother started the quest and she is determined to continue and see it through.
Amelia’s search takes her to a small town in Massachusetts, where she immediately clashes with Sheriff Marcus Forrest (Viv Leacock). Marcus questions her motives and interest in the town’s history.
However, after their rocky start, the Sheriff starts to recognize what acquiring the iconic locket could mean to the local community. For that reason, he joins her in her search to find the locket before any of their competitors can decipher the clues and beat them to the treasure.
Moreover, as their search for the locket continues, their feelings for each other intensify. Meanwhile, Marcus and Amelia get involved in the Boston art world and participate in the town’s annual Founder’s Day costume ball.
Their search for the fabled locket inspires Amelia and Marcus to follow their hearts to the ultimate treasure – true love.
Where have you seen the cast before?
The role of Amelia is played by Natasha Burnett, known for her roles in When Calls the Heart and The Journey Ahead. Meanwhile, Viv Leacock plays Marcus and has previously been seen in When Calls the Heart and Cruel Instruction.
According to the official IMDb page, other cast members include Samantha Cole as Francine Halbrook, who has starred in iZombie and Private Lives. Kevin O’Grady plays Jack O’Shea and is known for Fargo and Peacemaker.
Meanwhile, Beverley Elliott plays the role of Enid and is known for her roles in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Unforgiven. Andrea Stefancikova plays Poppy Evans in the movie and has previously starred in Debris and American Badger.
Hrothgar Mathews plays the role of Mayor Bob Truman and has been seen in Reindeer Games and The Core. Isabel Birch plays Hannah and is known for her roles in Lost Ollie and The Baby-Sitters Club. Moreover, Zak Santiago plays Luis Alvarez and has starred in The Day the Earth Stood Still and Shooter.
Actor Nic Westaway plays the role of James Jacobs and is known for his roles in Neurogenesis and Dance Academy: The Movie. Last but not least, Lola Claire plays Wilma Featherstonehaugh and has previously been seen in Star-Crossed and The Power.
Behind the scenes of the Hallmark movie
The new Hallmark movie, Legend of the Lost Locket hails from Hunt Films Inc., with Howard Braunstein, Michelle Ricci, Burnett and Leacock as executive producers. Christian Bruyere serves as a producer, while Kevin Fair directs the movie from a script by Michelle Ricci.
When does Legend of the Lost Locket premiere on Hallmark Channel?
Legend of the Lost Locket premieres on Saturday, April 13 at 8 pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s annual Spring into Love programming event.
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