Production Alert https://mysteryandromancetv.com/category/clues-to-new-productions/ Latest News On Mysteries and Romcoms Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:59:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Nikki DeLoach And Andrew Walker Make It Official: They Are Filming A New ‘Curious Caterer Mystery’ For Hallmark https://mysteryandromancetv.com/nikki-deloach-and-andrew-walker-make-it-official-they-are-filming-a-new-curious-caterer-mystery-for-hallmark/ https://mysteryandromancetv.com/nikki-deloach-and-andrew-walker-make-it-official-they-are-filming-a-new-curious-caterer-mystery-for-hallmark/#respond Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:34:39 +0000 https://mysteryandromancetv.com/?p=2419 Sleuthers have been waiting two years for news on Curious Caterer and they finally got it! Nikki DeLoach and Andrew W. Walker announced at the Hallmark Cruise that they are making a new Curious Caterer Mystery! People writer Breanne L. Heldman, who was on the Hallmark Cruise and reporting, made the exclusive announcement. Nikki DeLoach […]

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Sleuthers have been waiting two years for news on Curious Caterer and they finally got it!

Nikki DeLoach and Andrew W. Walker announced at the Hallmark Cruise that they are making a new Curious Caterer Mystery!

People writer Breanne L. Heldman, who was on the Hallmark Cruise and reporting, made the exclusive announcement.

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Curious Caterer, Andrew Walker, Nikki DeLoach, used with Hallmark Media’s permission

Nikki DeLoach And Andrew Walker Announced Curious Caterer News At A Q&A Panel

Breanne L Heldman reported that during a Q&A Panel on the Hallmark Cruise, Nikki and Andrew, who are the stars of the fan-favorite Hallmark Mystery, were asked about the series.

That was when the two stars who portray Goldy Berry and Tom Schultz “asked the Hallmark Executives on site if they could ‘grant the wish’ and tell the fans about the future of the series. They received an enthusiastic thumbs-up.”

After Walker confirmed the thumbs-up, DeLoach added, “So when we get off this boat–ship–we’re going to shoot another Curious Caterer.”

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Nikki DeLoach, Andrew Walker, Curious Caterer, used with Hallmark Media’s permission

No Further Details Shared About New Curious Caterer Mystery

It has been over a week since Mystery And Romance TV reported on the new Curious Caterer Mystery based on two different industry publications.

However, Andrew Walker and Nikki DeLoach did not reveal any more details about this upcoming movie.

For example, they did not share the title of the movie. Two weeks in a row, Production Weekly has listed this movie title as Prime Cut: A Curious Caterer Mystery. Nor did they share who would return for this new movie or the storyline.

However, this confirmation is exactly what we have been looking for! We got a couple of clues that Hallmark was making a sixth movie in Curious Caterer franchise!

Sleuthers can officially celebrate! There will be a new Curious Caterer Mystery in 2027 to look forward to!

More Hallmark Mystery News Coming!

There appears to be a lot of new Hallmark Mystery news happening now. Best of all, we should be getting some BTS photos and reels from the Vancouver set in the next week!

Be sure to check back with Mystery and Romance TV for the latest news!

Sleuthers, are you excited for a new mystery in this series?

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Filming Dates For ‘Prime Cut: A Curious Caterer Mystery’ Listed For Hallmark Mystery Starring Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker https://mysteryandromancetv.com/filming-dates-for-prime-cut-a-curious-caterer-mystery-listed-for-hallmark-mystery-starring-nikki-deloach-and-andrew-walker/ https://mysteryandromancetv.com/filming-dates-for-prime-cut-a-curious-caterer-mystery-listed-for-hallmark-mystery-starring-nikki-deloach-and-andrew-walker/#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:20:15 +0000 https://mysteryandromancetv.com/?p=2386 Sleuthers who have been waiting two years for news on another Curious Caterer Mystery now have another clue about a new movie in the Hallmark mystery series that stars Nikki DeLoach and Andrew W. Walker. Just a day after Production Weekly listed Prime Cut: A Curious Caterer Mystery, an industry site has listed more information […]

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Curious Caterer, Andrew Walker, Nikki DeLoach, used with Hallmark Media’s permission

Sleuthers who have been waiting two years for news on another Curious Caterer Mystery now have another clue about a new movie in the Hallmark mystery series that stars Nikki DeLoach and Andrew W. Walker.

Just a day after Production Weekly listed Prime Cut: A Curious Caterer Mystery, an industry site has listed more information a sixth Curious Caterer Mystery.

However, Hallmark Media, nor Nikki or Andrew have made any sort of announcement on an upcoming production. But, the clues keep adding up!

Here is the latest news Sleuthers will want to know.

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Nikki DeLoach, Andrew Walker, Curious Caterer, used with Hallmark Media’s permission

Industry Site Lists New Curious Caterer Mystery

Sleuthers have waited two years for a new Curious Caterer Mystery. Thanks to Creative BC, these Hallmark mystery superfans may be a step closer to finally getting another mystery in this fan-favorite series.

Under “TV Movies,” the publication lists Curious Caterer 6 filming in the Vancouver area. The schedule is 10/30/2026 – 11/18/2026. That is less than two weeks from now!

Furthermore, the director is Peter Benson. He is a beloved actor from the Aurora Teagarden franchise, as well as a favorite director. He has directed a cornucopia of Christmas, RomCom and Mystery movies for Hallmark.

Most recently, Peter directed Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery.

Does this make this new mystery official? Hallmark has previously canceled scheduled mysteries. However, once they announce this new mystery, Sleuthers will be able to start to celebrate.

When could fans expect the announcement? It seems very soon.

The timing of this movie fits many predictions. This movie filming is sandwiched between the Hallmark Cruise and the Hallmark Experience. Nikki and Andrew will be attending both.

As the network has yet to make an announcement, it seems likely that they will make the news official at either the Hallmark Cruise or on the set of the new mystery.

Until then, stay tuned for further news on this Hallmark mystery and perhaps more!

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New Production Update On Hallmark’s ‘Curious Caterer Mysteries’: Here Are The Latest Details https://mysteryandromancetv.com/new-production-update-on-hallmarks-curious-caterer-mysteries-here-are-the-latest-details/ https://mysteryandromancetv.com/new-production-update-on-hallmarks-curious-caterer-mysteries-here-are-the-latest-details/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:25:55 +0000 https://mysteryandromancetv.com/?p=2381 Just as Hallmark is about to launch Countdown To Christmas 2026, there was some production news that Sleuthers who love Curious Caterer Mysteries will want to know now. Although Hallmark has not announced anything about this mystery series that stars two of the biggest stars of the network–Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker, it appears that […]

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Curious Caterer, Andrew Walker, Nikki DeLoach, used with Hallmark Media’s permission

Just as Hallmark is about to launch Countdown To Christmas 2026, there was some production news that Sleuthers who love Curious Caterer Mysteries will want to know now.

Although Hallmark has not announced anything about this mystery series that stars two of the biggest stars of the network–Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker, it appears that this series is finally returning!

Here is the latest news!

New Curious Caterer Mystery Listed On Production Site

It has been two years to the week since the last Curious Caterer Mystery, Forbidden Fruit, premiered. Sleuthers have been asking the stars Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker about the future of this mystery series.

Now, we may have an answer–although Hallmark Media has not made any sort of announcement.

On Thursday, Production Weekly released their latest publication for October 15, 2026. Included in that list is Prime Cut: A Curious Caterer Mystery.

Currently, there is no other information. There are no filming dates listed at this time. Furthermore, the network has not made any sort of announcement or social media post about this movie

While this news is a positive indication, Sleuthers may remember that just five months ago, the Crown Chats podcast had interviewed Andrew about the future of the Hallmark mystery series.

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Nikki DeLoach, Andrew Walker, Curious Caterer, used with Hallmark Media’s permission

Haley, the host of the podcast shared that she had previously spoken to Nikki about the series. Nikki revealed that they were “still in talks that there would be another movie or two.” She also pointed out that Nikki shared that if the series ends, iw would “end with. wedding.”

During this interview, Andrew said that although Nikki was more knowledgable, he wanted to make more of this series. Sleuthers certainly may remember that the network had originally planned two movies in 2025, and they were postponed. Therefore, Sleuthers should remain cautiously optimistic that this new movie will happen.

Hallmark mystery fans can feel at ease when the two Curious Caterer stars share posts from the set.Nonetheless, this is the most promising news we have had about this series and the future of mysteries at the feel-good network.

We will be looking for more evidence and information in the coming weeks. It seems that Nikki and Andrew will have some time to film in early November, between the Hallmark Cruise and the Hallmark Experience. That seems to be the perfect time slot to film Prime Cut: A Curious Caterer Mystery.

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Acorn TV’s ‘Art Detectives’ Starring Stephen Moyer and Nina Singh Returning For Season 2, As Well As 2-Part Special Later This Year https://mysteryandromancetv.com/acorn-tvs-art-detectives-starring-stephen-moyer-and-nina-singh-returning-for-season-2-as-well-as-2-part-special-later-this-year/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:45:36 +0000 https://mysteryandromancetv.com/?p=2276 Acorn TV’s excellent Art Detectives starring Stephen Moyer and Nina Singh is returning for Season 2. According to AMC Global Media, the series will soon start filming the second season as well as a two-part special which will air in December. The six-episode Season 2 will premiere on Acorn TV sometime in 2027. Art Detectives […]

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Acorn TV’s excellent Art Detectives starring Stephen Moyer and Nina Singh is returning for Season 2.

According to AMC Global Media, the series will soon start filming the second season as well as a two-part special which will air in December. The six-episode Season 2 will premiere on Acorn TV sometime in 2027.

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Nina Singh, Stephen Moyer, Acorn TV Art Detectives, used with AMC Global Media’s permission.

Art Detectives Number One New Series Premiere

Art Detectives Season 1 was the the number one new series premiere for Acorn TV. Since then, Brooke Shields’ You’re Killing Me has topped that feat.

There is no doubt that Acorn TV has become the place for cozy mystery fans to find unique and entertaining mystery series.

Stephen Moyer portrays DI (Detective Inspector) Mick Palmar in Art Detectives. Nina Singh plays his partner DC Shazia Malik. Together, the pair solve art crimes for the Heritage Crime Unit. The crimes are a cornucopia of fine art, antiques, and even murder!

In addition to Moyer and Singh, Larry Lamb also stars. He portrays Ron Palmer, Mick’s father and notorious art-forger.

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Stephen Moyer, Acorn TV Art Detectives, used with AMC Global Media’s permission.

Stephen Moyer Teases Season 2 Of Acorn TV Series

Art Detectives star Stephen Moyer is also a producer. Needless to say, he is quite happy to be back for more.

Great art, rare antiques, expensive collections and a battered satchel – what’s not to love about Mick Palmer? I’m really looking forward to filming these eight new episodes and reuniting with the brilliant Nina Singh. This new season is packed with drama, excitement, tension and surprises. I can’t wait to be back in Belfast, working alongside our wonderful production team again.

There is not a lot of information on the two-episode December episodes. Will this be holiday-themed? We can only assume that this is possible.

Acorn TV series like Madame Blanc and Harry Wild have offered holiday-themed super-sized episodes. We can assume that this will be the case again with this fantastic art-themed mystery series.

Art Detectives Season 1 is available to stream on Acorn TV. This is one of my top series for 2025. It comes highly recommended.

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Lifetime Announces Two New ‘Buried In Barstow’ Movies Starring Angie Harmon, Kristoffer Polaha, Lauren Ashley Richards, Megan Follows, And Angie Harmon’s Daughter, Finley Sehorn https://mysteryandromancetv.com/lifetime-announces-two-new-buried-in-barstow-movies-starring-angie-harmon-kristoffer-polaha-lauren-ashley-richards-megan-fellows-and-angie-harmons-daughter-finley-sehorn/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:44:37 +0000 https://mysteryandromancetv.com/?p=2257 After years of waiting, Lifetime has announced that there will be two new Buried In Barstow movies starring Angie Harmon. She portrays former hit woman, turned waitress and diner shop owner Hazel King. According to Deadline, two two sequel films have the working titles of Blood For Blood and The Reckoning. Best of all, they […]

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After years of waiting, Lifetime has announced that there will be two new Buried In Barstow movies starring Angie Harmon. She portrays former hit woman, turned waitress and diner shop owner Hazel King.

According to Deadline, two two sequel films have the working titles of Blood For Blood and The Reckoning.

Best of all, they confirmed the return of Hallmark Hunk Kristoffer Polaha, who portrays love interest Elliot. This mysterious character turned out to be a former doctor who lost his career due to a tragedy.

in addition, Lauren Ashley Richards is back as Joy, Hazel’s daughter.

There are two new people added to the cast. Firstly, Megan Follows, who was recently in The Way Home, portrays Zadie. She is described as “the enigmatic matriarch of a powerful construction family whose interests in Barstow soon intersect with Hazel’s in increasingly dangerous ways.”

Lastly, Finley Sehorn, Angie Harmon’s daughter, is set to portrays young Hazel.

Both Buried In Barstow movies will premiere on Lifetime in 2027.


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Acorn TV Series ‘The Madame Blanc Mysteries’ Renewed & Filming Season 5, Featuring Wedding Planning, Starring Sally Lindsay, Sue Vincent, Steve Edge https://mysteryandromancetv.com/acorn-tv-series-the-madame-blanc-mysteries-renewed-filming-season-5-featuring-wedding-planning-starring-sally-lindsay-sue-vincent-steve-edge/ Fri, 22 May 2026 21:31:00 +0000 https://mysteryandromancetv.com/?p=2181 Ready to return to Sainte Victoire? Fans of Acorn TV’s Madame Blanc Mystery series are getting their wish as AMC has announced the Season 5 renewal and production announcement for the fan-favorite Acorn TV cozy mystery series. Best of all, there will be some major Wedding Planning this season! What should fans expect? The Madame […]

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Sally Lyndsay, Steve Edge, and Sue Vincent, Madam Blanc Mysteries, Acorn TV, used with AMC’s Permission

Ready to return to Sainte Victoire? Fans of Acorn TV’s Madame Blanc Mystery series are getting their wish as AMC has announced the Season 5 renewal and production announcement for the fan-favorite Acorn TV cozy mystery series.

Best of all, there will be some major Wedding Planning this season! What should fans expect?

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The Madame Blanc Mysteries Season 5 Now In Production

This week, AMC Global Media announced that the fan-favorite Acorn TV cozy mystery series The Madame Blanc Mysteries is back for Season 5. Best of all, they have started production on the new episodes. They are currently filming in Gozo and Malta.

Sally Lindsay, who co-created this series with Sue Vincent, portrays antiques expert Jean White. She is thrilled the series ic coming back.

I’m absolutely thrilled that The Madame Blanc Mysteries is returning for a fifth series. The love and loyalty from our audience has been incredible, and we’re so grateful to everyone who keeps coming back to St Victoire with us. I’m endlessly proud of this amazing cast who bring so much joy, warmth and mischief to the show and series five is packed with sunshine, escapism and gloriously twisty mysteries. It’s lovely to be back, and we can’t wait to share another sun‑drenched adventure.

The holiday special ended with Jean and Dom (Steve Edge) getting engaged. This season promises some wedding planning. However, according to the SVP of Programming at Acorn TV, Don Klees, murder may play a part in their nuptials.

We’re absolutely thrilled to be bringing the series back once again. Sally Lindsay and the team continue to deliver the perfect blend of suspense, sunshine and sentiment. Wedding bells are on the horizon, but will it be murder getting Jean and Dom down the aisle…?

Sue Holderness as Judith Lloyd James in The Madame Blanc Mysteries on Acorn TV, used with permission from AMC

More Details About Season 5 Of Acorn TV Cozy Mystery Series

The Madame Blanc Mysteries Season 5 will consist of seven episodes. Best of all, it is expected to premiere later in 2026. That means fans don’t have to wait too long to see what happens next

In addition to Sally Lindsay, Steve Edge, and Sue Vincent, who portrays Gloria, there are other familiar faces returning. Coming back are Robin Askwith and Sue Holderness. They portray the hysterical Jeremy and Judith Lloyd James. Alex Gaumond is returning as Chief of Police André Caron.

In addition, Tony Robinson is back as Dom’s Uncle Patrick, Paul Chuckle returns as Gloria’s dad Trevor, and Stephen Bailey is back as gangster John Marsden.

This is such a fun and cozy mystery series that has very little violence and a whole lot of wine and charm.

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‘Buried In Barstow’ Is Back For More: Latest From Angie Harmon https://mysteryandromancetv.com/buried-in-barstow-is-back-for-more-latest-from-angie-harmon/ https://mysteryandromancetv.com/buried-in-barstow-is-back-for-more-latest-from-angie-harmon/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:02:52 +0000 https://mysteryandromancetv.com/?p=2039 Back in 2022, Angie Harmon starred in Buried In Barstow. This Lifetime movie caused quite a ruckus! She portrayed former mob assassin Hazel King whose mission in life is to defend those who cannot defend themselves. Starring alongside the Rizzoli & Isles star was Mystery 101 fan favorite Kristoffer Polaha, as well as Bruce McGill, […]

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Angie Harmon, Buried In Barstow, YouTube

Back in 2022, Angie Harmon starred in Buried In Barstow. This Lifetime movie caused quite a ruckus! She portrayed former mob assassin Hazel King whose mission in life is to defend those who cannot defend themselves.

Starring alongside the Rizzoli & Isles star was Mystery 101 fan favorite Kristoffer Polaha, as well as Bruce McGill, Lauren Richards, and Timothy Granaderos.

The popularity of this movie led to fans demanding more. It has been four long years of waiting. It seemed impossible that the movie series would return. But like Hazel King, this story is determined to continue.

Here is the latest news.

Angie Harmon Announces Buried In Barstow Is Coming Back For Two More Movies!

Just a few days ago, Angie Harmon went live on Instagram to chat with her many, many fans. Wearing a very springy yellow floral dress, she spent a few minutes organizing herself to prepare for this live event.

Next, Angie began teasing that she had news about Buried In Barstow and put the film poster in front of her. Next, she joked about what the “soup of the day” was. Of course, it was Minestroni.

However, it was when she was signing that movie cover to a fan named Hailey, who had asked about the future of this thriller, and asked her to autograph something “gentle” in the voice of Hazel King.

They asked, “Share what you’re working on this summer.”

However, this turned out to be a big moment. Angie lit up and announced that she was filming TWO Buried In Barstow movies this summer!

After she signed, she said, “This is the official announcement.” She beamed and added, “Isn’t that exciting?!”

Angie Harmon Thanked Fans For ‘Hanging In There’

Angie Harmon also thanked fans who hung in there and continued to ask for more Buried In Barstow movies. She thanked them for petitions and unwavering support.

However, she did not share any further information on the next two movies.

Currently Buried In Barstow can be streamed on Amazon Prime.

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BritBox: ‘Lynley’ Season 2 Starts Production With Leo Suter, Sofia Barclay https://mysteryandromancetv.com/britbox-lynley-season-2-starts-production-with-leo-suter-sofia-barclay/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:30:51 +0000 https://mysteryandromancetv.com/?p=2001 Lynley Season 2 has started production! According to The Futon Critic, the BritBox series starring Leo Suter (Vikings: Valhalla) and Sofia Barclay (Ted Lasso) has begun production in Dublin. Leo Suter is back as DI Tommy Lynley, and Sofia Barclay as DS Barbara Havers. Based on the international bestselling Elizabeth George novels, this detective pair […]

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Lynley Season 2 has started production! According to The Futon Critic, the BritBox series starring Leo Suter (Vikings: Valhalla) and Sofia Barclay (Ted Lasso) has begun production in Dublin.

Leo Suter is back as DI Tommy Lynley, and Sofia Barclay as DS Barbara Havers. Based on the international bestselling Elizabeth George novels, this detective pair comes from opposite sides of life, but compliments each other’s skill set. Tommy drives a flash car and comes from privilege. Meanwhile, Havers has a reputation for never getting along with her partner. The two are like oil and water. However, they create a formidable crime-solving team.

New Cast Joining Lynley Season 2

The BritBox detective series Lynley will have some new faces in Season 2. Here are the names:

  • Deidre Mullins (Bad Sisters) is Chief Superintendent Isabelle Artery, the new head of the Three Counties CID.
  • Sara Stewart (Transformers) is Countess of Asherton and Lynley’s mother.
  • Assad Zaman (Interview With The Vampire) is Zain Chaudhry, Haver’s new neighbor, who is a charity worker.

In addition, Daniel Mays (The Thursday Murder Club) is back as Chief Inspector Brian Nies, and Michael Workeye (The Moment) is back as DS Tony Bekele.

Preview Of Lynley Season 2 Storylines

BritBox has already released the synopsis for Lynley Season 2. Tommy Lynley will be dealing with his complicated upper crust family. Meanwhile, Barbara Havers is confidently moving forward.

In Season Two of Lynley, the mismatched duo of Detective Inspector Tommy Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers return to investigate another series of complex and compelling crimes – from a suspicious death at an elite horse racing estate, to violent protests at a Cambridge university, to a mysterious suicide on an Essex military base.

As the cases unfold, Lynley confronts lingering ties to his estranged aristocratic family and the allure of a formidable new Chief Superintendent in the Three Counties precinct. Meanwhile, Havers pursues a newfound independence and ambition that test her professional and personal boundaries like never before. Together, Lynley and Havers continue to build on their hard-earned mutual respect, relying on each other to solve cases that strike dangerously close to home.

No Season 2 premiere date has been announced. It seems very probable that the second season will premiere later in 2026.

Lastly, Season 1 is available to stream on BritBox. In addition, the OG series, The Inspector Linley Mysteries starring Nathanial Parker and Sharon Smalls is also available to stream on BritBox. This excellent series ran between 2001-2007 and is a must-see for all detective mystery and Elizabeth George fans.

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Hallmark: ‘Kentucky Roses,’ ‘The Way Home’ Star In ‘Biltmore,’ More Production News https://mysteryandromancetv.com/hallmark-kentucky-roses-the-way-home-star-in-biltmore-more-production-news/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:43:03 +0000 https://mysteryandromancetv.com/?p=1592 During this past week, there has been a lot of news from Hallmark world. That includes Andrew Walker’s big Kentucky Derby movie, a surprise addition to A Grand Biltmore Christmas, the first Hope Valley: 1874 preview, and one magical holiday movie that has wrapped filming. Here is the latest in Hallmark Production News. Andrew W. […]

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Photo: Andrew Walker Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster
Photo: Andrew Walker Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster

During this past week, there has been a lot of news from Hallmark world. That includes Andrew Walker’s big Kentucky Derby movie, a surprise addition to A Grand Biltmore Christmas, the first Hope Valley: 1874 preview, and one magical holiday movie that has wrapped filming.

Here is the latest in Hallmark Production News.

Andrew W. Walker Announces ‘Kentucky Roses’

This week, Hallmark announced Kentucky Roses, starring Andrew W. Walker and Odette Annable. This movie is in collaboration with Churchill Downs for a first-time partnership in a movie “celebrating the pageantry of Kentucky Derby.” They filmed this movie on location at Churchill Downs Racetrack. In addition, there will be a jewelry collection that will be sold exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores.

This movie includes two timelines, but is not a time travel movie. It takes place in the present day and in 1932. “In present-day, Sadie Moore (Annable) works in the Churchill Downs greenhouse, dreaming of becoming a florist and one day contributing to the Derby’s garland of roses, just like her great-grandmother, Gloria (Ally Ledford). As Derby Day approaches, Sadie meets Ash Taylor (Walker) the son of Churchill Downs’ CEO (Gregg Henry), who’s been asked to do an emergency repair on the iconic Twin Spires after a storm left one damaged. Both Sadie and Ash feel the weight of family legacy and the desire to carve out their own paths. Sparks Fly, and their budding romance is complicated by a long-buried connection between their families–a bittersweet love story from the past that threatens to repeat itself.”

Clare Niederpruem (Mystery Island: House Rules) is the director, and Jamie Pachino (Doctor Odyssey) wrote the script.

The premiere of Kentucky Roses will be on Saturday, May 2, on the Hallmark Channel, and available to stream the next day.

Andie MacDowell Joins ‘A Grand Biltmore Christmas’

The Way Home fans got quite a surprise when they learned that Andie MacDowell, who portrays Del on the pond-jumping, time-travel series, is going to be in the Hallmark time-traveling movie sequel, A Grand Biltmore Christmas.

According to Southern Living, the Groundhog Day star is going to play a real firecracker, Aunt Maysilee, Elizabeth’s (Holland Roden) aunt.

Andie MacDowell plays the prim, somewhat matronly yet spirited Aunt Maysilee, Elizabeth’s aunt who accompanies her to Biltmore House at the holidays. Practical, traditional and somewhat meddling, Aunt Maysilee places importance on societal norms. Sometimes opinionated, she isn’t shy about letting Elizabeth know how she thinks her niece should live her life, which comes from a place of love.

Hallmark should be announcing The Way Home Season 4 premiere soon. Furthermore, the third season is now available to stream on Netflix. Both Netflix and Hallmark+ now have all three seasons available to stream.

Hallmark Releases First Look ‘Hope Valley: 1874’

On Saturday night, Hallmark shared the First Look Hope Valley: 1874 video and premiere date. Firstly, the series will premiere on Saturday, March 21, on Hallmark+. This is the exclusive home of the new When Calls The Heart prequel spinoff.

Next, there will be eight episodes. New episodes will start dropping on Thursdays, starting with the second episode on Thursday, March 26.

This series that is about the origins of Hope Valley stars Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, Jill Hennessy, Roan Curtis, Lachlan Quarmby, Jedidiah Goodacre, Chelsea Hobbs, and Brad Abramenko.

According to the Hallmark Media press release, this series will be “showcasing themes of perseverance and romance, this series explores the journey of a mother as she discovers a new chapter in her life as she helps forge what starts out as collection of isolated settlers into a small close-knit community during the rugged and hopeful Pioneer Era. This prequel to Hallmark’s historical drama series, When Calls the Heart, will take viewers back in time to follow the early settlers of the community that will one day become the beloved frontier town of Hope Valley. “

‘Holiday Ever After’ Completes Filming

Hallmark’s first collaboration with Disney, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, starring Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle, has completed production on January 28.

According to Fantasy Land News, Christy Carlson Romano, the Disney star who is also in this historic movie, revealed that the 2026 Countdown To Christmas movie has wrapped.

Although the network will not be announcing the holiday schedule until September, it is a safe bet that this movie will premiere during Thanksgiving weekend. This is when they premiere the high-profile movies.

Stay tuned for more news on upcoming Hallmark productions.

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Sleuthers Think Hallmark Has Canceled Mystery Movies: Here Is Latest News https://mysteryandromancetv.com/hallmark-has-canceled-mystery-movies-here-is-latest-news/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:15:09 +0000 https://mysteryandromancetv.com/?p=1554 Sleuthers, Hallmark’s mystery fans, have waited a long time for the network to return to regularly airing cozy mysteries. Already, the network has scheduled its first mystery premiere of the year, Nelly Knows: All Manners Of Murder. This stars Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith and premieres on Saturday, March 14, at 8 p.m. Eastern, on […]

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Alison Sweeney, Hannah Swensen, used with Hallmark Media's permission
Alison Sweeney, Hannah Swensen, used with Hallmark Media’s permission

Sleuthers, Hallmark’s mystery fans, have waited a long time for the network to return to regularly airing cozy mysteries. Already, the network has scheduled its first mystery premiere of the year, Nelly Knows: All Manners Of Murder. This stars Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith and premieres on Saturday, March 14, at 8 p.m. Eastern, on the Hallmark Channel.

But what about other mysteries? Did Hallmark cancel all of their series? Here is the latest information. This information is based on interviews, social media, and announcements.

Which Is Happening With Hallmark Mysteries?

Holland Roden, Chris McNally, Tipline Mysteries, used with Hallmark Media's permission
Holland Roden, Chris McNally, Tipline Mysteries, used with Hallmark Media’s permission

Sleuthers, Hallmark’s mystery fans, have waited a long time for the network to return to regularly airing cozy mysteries. In 2024, the rebranded Hallmark Movies and Mysteries to Hallmark Mystery. This seemed like the network that canceled Mystery 101 on a cliffhanger was ready to make a commitment to this genre.

In addition, the previous EVP of Programming, Lisa Hamilton Daly, told the Hallmark Mysteries & More podcast that she aimed to make three movies in every mystery series, as research showed this was the magic number of movies needed to launch a successful mystery franchise.

However, at the beginning of 2025, Daly was out, as was the position of EVP of Programming. Moreover, the network, which went heavy on new mysteries on the newly rebranded Hallmark Plus streaming channel, just re-aired a couple of Aurora Teagarden prequels and Jane Mystery movies, along with a trio of Mystery Island, a couple of Hannah Swensen Mysteries, a hysterical Mystery Lane, and a Haunted Harmony.

Also, the network premiered Mistletoe Murders Season 2, after the linear premiere of Season 1. This Sarah Drew-led mystery was the cozy mystery highlight of both 2024 and 2025.

This was a sad comparison to the nearly 20 new mysteries that aired in 2024. Furthermore, in June 2025, mysteries began to premiere on the OG, not the newly branded Mystery Channel.

Then, the news that the planned two Curious Caterer movies were delayed, and Paul Campbell confirmed that Mystery Lane was canceled. It is not surprising that Sleuthers thought the feel-good network canceled all mysteries.

That is not true. However, it seems the network is still working on a plan for their mysteries.

Thankfully, Sleuthers still have some mysteries to look forward to in 2026. Here is what we know now.

Which Hallmark Mysteries Are Already Made?

Risteárd Cooper and Tamera Mowry-Housley, Haunted Harmony Mysteries, used with Hallmark Media's permission
Risteárd Cooper and Tamera Mowry-Housley, Haunted Harmony Mysteries, used with Hallmark Media’s permission

There is a cornucopia of Hallmark mysteries that are already made. Let’s start with Haunted Harmony Mysteries starring Tamera Mowry-Housley, Risteárd Cooper, and Marco Grazzini.

In early January 2025, Linda-Lisa Hayter shared on social media that she was headed on a trip. Her champagne glass had a shamrock on it, hinting she was enroute to Ireland. It soon became clear they were filming a new Haunted Harmony Mystery: Buried At C.

However, due to her late March post showing all of the crew involved, it became clear that this was not just one movie. This 10-week shoot could mean up to three movies. However, right now we are only counting one extra movie that has not yet aired. This is Death In D Minor.

It seems likely that LL was in Ireland extra early to scope out locations, thus the longer stay on the Emerald Isle.

Ali Liebert's new Irish Hallmark directing gig is another HAUNTED HARMONY mystery. HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: EXECUTION IN E, starring Tamera Mowry-Housley, set to begin filming end of September.HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: BURIED AT C airs October 12, and DEATH IN D MINOR, also already filmed.

— Ho! Ho! Holiday Viewing! (@sleepykittypaw.bsky.social) 2025-09-13T13:32:19.035Z

Later, in September 2025, Ali Liebert directed Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Execution In E. That means Hallmark has two movies that could potentially air in 2026.

However, Hallmark Media did not make any sort of announcement on these two additional unaired mysteries.

The Warriors Are Back With Two ‘True Justice’

In February, Deadline reported that Hallmark was making two new movies in the True Justice series. This series is about a group of law students who want to right the wrongfully accused. The working titles of the two movies are Eye For An Eye, and Lost Love. Katherine McNamara returns as Casey Barlowe, Markian Tarasiuk as Eli Flint, Nikki DeLoach as Professor Ambrose, and Benjamin Ayres as D.A. Quinn.

Nikki DeLoach and Megan McNulty created the series and wrote the scripts. Lisa Soper is the director. Her most recent directorial work are two episodes of Ripple, which is currently streaming on Netflix.

In True Justice: Eye For An Eye, “Our Warriors work to exonerate a mother wrongly accused of murder. To reopen the case and solve the potential crime, our Justice Warriors need to go undercover and investigate the wealthy parents at a prestigious high school.”

Next, in True Justice: Lost Love, “Our Warriors work to not only exonerate Marianne for the murder of her missing fiancé but to bring to light a web of counterfeit jewels along the way.”

Currently, Hallmark Media has not announced a premiere date for either of these movies. Hopefully, this will be soon.

Be sure to watch the first movie in the series, True Justice: Family Ties, on Hallmark+.

Hallmark Is Returning With More ‘Hannah Swensen’

Victor Webster, Alison Sweeney, Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, used with Hallmark Media's permission.
Victor Webster, Alison Sweeney, Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, used with Hallmark Media’s permission.

It looks like there will be more than one Hannah Swensen Mystery in 2026. This series stars Alison Sweeney, Barbara Niven, and Victor Webster. Just a few months ago, they filmed Murder At The Masquerade. Directed by Peter Benson, this movie was confirmed by Barbara Niven and Victor Webster at the Hallmark Experience in Kansas City. While there is no synopsis, we can safely assume there will be a grand masquerade party in Lake Eden!

Furthermore, Creative BC has listed another movie, Kitchen Expert: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. Production for this movie is between February 6 to February 27. Moreover, Peter Benson is directing again. Currently, no premiere dates have been announced for either movie.

All 12 Murder She Baked/Hannah Swensen Mysteries are available to stream on Hallmark+.

Still No Word On ‘Mistletoe Murders’ Season 3

A lot of Sleuthers and Christmas movie fans want Hallmark to renew Mistletoe Murders for Season 3. This series stars Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney, and Sierra Marilyn Riley. Based on the Audible series, this series is about Emily Lane. By day, she owns a 365-day-a-year Christmas store in the bucolic town of Fletchers Grove.

However, Emily has a secret past that could jeopardize her safety and her romance with dishy Detective Sam Wilner. Created by Ken Cuperus, this series has become an instant sensation. Unfortunately, there is still no word on a new season.

Hopefully, Hallmark will make an announcement soon. Meanwhile, Sleuthers can stream the first two seasons on Hallmark+.

Waiting For 2026 Updates On ‘Curious Caterer’

Lastly, Curious Caterer fans are waiting for new movies. Last year, they had originally planned to make two new movies. However, that was postponed. But there is a promising update.

According to Liv Lane at Entertainment Now, they should be filming new movies this year. Back in July, Andrew Walker shared, “We will be doing more Curious Caterers. I can definitively say we will be doing more. I’ve been told by trusted sources. It’ll be next year, though.”

That means sometime this year, assuming the recently returned EVP of Programming, Michelle Vicary, is on board.

Paul Campbell, Aimee Garcia, Cases Of Mystery Lane, used with Hallmark Media's permission
Paul Campbell, Aimee Garcia, Cases Of Mystery Lane, used with Hallmark Media’s permission

Two Hallmark Mystery Series Not Returning

It should be noted that there are two confirmed cancellations: Cases Of Mystery Lane, and Dancing Detective.

Be sure to check back with Mystery and Romance TV for more Hallmark Mystery news.

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