Alison Sweeney, popularly known for appearing in theHallmarkMovies & Mysteries film seriesMurder, She Bakedfor almost a decade till now, is about to celebrate a huge milestone in her career thanks to Hallmark Channel’s upcoming movie,This Time Each Year. The new film will mark Sweeney’s 30th for the production company and will be released on Thursday, October 24, as part of the kick-off for Hallmark Mystery’s Miracles ofChristmasprogramming.
Deadlinerecently announced this celebration, adding that Sweeney plays Lauren inThis Time Each Year. Lauren was once in love with Kevin, but almost a year after they went their separate ways, they now focus on co-parenting their young son Charlie. Besides, even with the separation, Kevin is determined to make their family whole again.Niall Matterportrays Lauren’s husband, Kevin, whileEzra Wilsonplays her son, Charlie.
For those anticipating more details aboutthe new Sweeney movie, a special first look will debut during the actress’s 10th installment of theHannah Swensenmovie franchise,A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, which hits screens on Friday, October 4 onHallmarkMystery. In a statement informing fans about her 30th Hallmark movie reveal, Sweeney acknowledged Hallmark’s support, saying:
“I couldn’t script this better,to reveal a first look at my 30th Hallmark movie during the 10th installment of Hannah Swensen is really special. Throughout this journey, Hallmark has been so incredibly supportive of my choices as an actress and as a producer. I’m so grateful for their continued support and I cannot wait for fans to hopefully share in my excitement for these movies.”
Alison Sweeney’s History with Hallmark Channel
Back in 2013, Sweeney had her first movie forHallmarkwith the rom-dramaSecond Chances. She starred alongsideGreg Vaughan,and it followed her as a single mother, Jenny McLean, who rents her spare room to a firefighter, Jeff Sinclair, who is recovering from an injury. Theyfall in love, but Jenny constantly struggles with the possibility of Jeff’s death in the line of duty. FollowingSecond Chances, Sweeney began herMurder: She Bakedfranchise, which has returned as theHannah Swensen Mysteries, before launching another called theChronicle Mysteries.
As for her newest gigs, for bothThis Time Each Yearand the 10th chapter in theHannah Swensen Mysteries, Sweeney will executive produce through Looking Glass Productions alongsideCraig Baumgarten. Lighthouse Productions also produces both films.
This Time Each Yearwill premiere on Thursday, October 24.
you’re able to catch up on some of Alison Sweeney’s filmography on Hallmark+
