Exclusive: Sarah Drew – best known for playing fan favorite Dr. April Kepner on Grey’s Anatomy – is about to headline her own series for Hallmark Media.
Drew has been cast as Emily Lane in Mistletoe Murders, which is based on the Audible global hit podcast of the same name. Emily is described as smart, tough, and observant, but also kind, empathetic, and charming with a great — albeit dry — sense of humor.
When Emily isn’t busy running her charming small-town Christmas-themed store, “Under the Mistletoe,” she finds herself compelled to investigate local murders with the help of handsome local police detective and his teen daughter. On the surface, Emily is a perfectly lovely, good-natured mystery lover – but she is hiding a secret past that, if exposed, threatens to destroy the new life she has built in Fletcher’s Grove.
The series comes from eOne Canada and Headspinner Productions and will be distributed by Lionsgate Television.
Drew has been cast as Emily Lane in Mistletoe Murders, which is based on the Audible global hit podcast of the same name. Emily is described as smart, tough, and observant, but also kind, empathetic, and charming with a great — albeit dry — sense of humor.
When Emily isn’t busy running her charming small-town Christmas-themed store, “Under the Mistletoe,” she finds herself compelled to investigate local murders with the help of handsome local police detective and his teen daughter. On the surface, Emily is a perfectly lovely, good-natured mystery lover – but she is hiding a secret past that, if exposed, threatens to destroy the new life she has built in Fletcher’s Grove.
The series comes from eOne Canada and Headspinner Productions and will be distributed by Lionsgate Television.
- 5/16/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Photo: Sarah Drew, Cora Bella, Juan Pablo Di Pace Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes
Saturday saw the premiere of the new Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy) movie, Branching Out on Hallmark Channel. The inclusive network shared a heart-warming movie about a young girl, conceived through in vitro fertilization, who wanted to meet the other side of her family.
Before the movie was released, many fans planned to boycott the network over this controversial subject. However, having now watched the movie, fans now want a sequel.
Hallmark fans want sequel to Branching Out Photo: Sarah Drew, Cora Bella, Juan Pablo Di Pace Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes
As Hallmark continues to be an inclusive network, covering everyone’s stories, Sarah Drew’s new movie, Branching Out drew criticism over its IVF story. Fans even threatened to boycott the network over the controversial subject matter.
Despite this, once viewers actually watched the heartwarming movie,...
Saturday saw the premiere of the new Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy) movie, Branching Out on Hallmark Channel. The inclusive network shared a heart-warming movie about a young girl, conceived through in vitro fertilization, who wanted to meet the other side of her family.
Before the movie was released, many fans planned to boycott the network over this controversial subject. However, having now watched the movie, fans now want a sequel.
Hallmark fans want sequel to Branching Out Photo: Sarah Drew, Cora Bella, Juan Pablo Di Pace Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes
As Hallmark continues to be an inclusive network, covering everyone’s stories, Sarah Drew’s new movie, Branching Out drew criticism over its IVF story. Fans even threatened to boycott the network over the controversial subject matter.
Despite this, once viewers actually watched the heartwarming movie,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
Hallmark Movies spoilers and updates tease fans are divided over a controversial new movie called “Branching Out”. The plot involves a single mother who conceives via in-vitro fertilization then tracks down the sperm donor, who winds up falling in love with her and she with him.
Hallmark Movie Spoilers – Fans Divided?
Some Hallmark fans are split over the latest movie release, Branching Out, which follows the story of a single mother who uses IVF to conceive a child.
Starring Sarah Drew, the film explores the journey of a mother investigating her ten year old daughter’s paternal family, leading to mixed reactions among viewers.
While some fans are calling for a sequel and applauding the fresh storyline, others are choosing to boycott the movie, deeming it a controversial plot.
In Joie Botkin’s film, Amelia (portrayed by Drew) embarks on a journey to find the father of her daughter, Ruby.
Hallmark Movie Spoilers – Fans Divided?
Some Hallmark fans are split over the latest movie release, Branching Out, which follows the story of a single mother who uses IVF to conceive a child.
Starring Sarah Drew, the film explores the journey of a mother investigating her ten year old daughter’s paternal family, leading to mixed reactions among viewers.
While some fans are calling for a sequel and applauding the fresh storyline, others are choosing to boycott the movie, deeming it a controversial plot.
In Joie Botkin’s film, Amelia (portrayed by Drew) embarks on a journey to find the father of her daughter, Ruby.
- 4/30/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
On Saturday, Sarah Drew’s new movie Branching Out premiered. Hallmark took a big leap by telling a heartwarming story about a young girl who was conceived through IVF, and her desire to meet the other side of her family. Many viewers vowed to boycott the network and this movie over this controversial subject. However, despite some controversy over the subject matter the reaction is different.
Now, viewers love this movie so much they want a sequel to this story.
Photo: Sarah Drew, Cora Bella, Juan Pablo Di Pace
Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes Hallmark Fans Want Sequel To Controversial Movie Branching Out
Before Hallmark aired their latest romantic comedy Branching Out, there were many people threatening to boycott this movie. However, now that the network has aired it, viewers are gushing over this movie. What did viewers say on the network’s Facebook page? The network is applauded for being relevant.
Now, viewers love this movie so much they want a sequel to this story.
Photo: Sarah Drew, Cora Bella, Juan Pablo Di Pace
Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes Hallmark Fans Want Sequel To Controversial Movie Branching Out
Before Hallmark aired their latest romantic comedy Branching Out, there were many people threatening to boycott this movie. However, now that the network has aired it, viewers are gushing over this movie. What did viewers say on the network’s Facebook page? The network is applauded for being relevant.
- 4/28/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
Branching Out is coming to Hallmark Channel!
The new original movie premieres on Saturday (April 27) at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Hallmark Channel.
Here’s a plot summary: “Ten years ago, Amelia Weber had a baby on her own. Today, Amelia’s charming daughter Ruby is her everything. When Ruby gets a school assignment exploring heritage and creating family trees, she notices hers is small and sparse. With the help of a DNA test, Amelia learns that Ruby’s father T.J. Cruz lives nearby. Meanwhile, the endearing T.J. is a professional guitarist who hasn’t found success the way he always dreamed.”
“Amelia makes contact, and to her surprise, T.J. wants to meet Ruby. T.J. has a huge family, and suddenly Ruby’s family tree has sprouted leaves! Romance takes flight as Amelia gets to know T.J. and is invited to take part in his family’s Mexican traditions.
The new original movie premieres on Saturday (April 27) at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Hallmark Channel.
Here’s a plot summary: “Ten years ago, Amelia Weber had a baby on her own. Today, Amelia’s charming daughter Ruby is her everything. When Ruby gets a school assignment exploring heritage and creating family trees, she notices hers is small and sparse. With the help of a DNA test, Amelia learns that Ruby’s father T.J. Cruz lives nearby. Meanwhile, the endearing T.J. is a professional guitarist who hasn’t found success the way he always dreamed.”
“Amelia makes contact, and to her surprise, T.J. wants to meet Ruby. T.J. has a huge family, and suddenly Ruby’s family tree has sprouted leaves! Romance takes flight as Amelia gets to know T.J. and is invited to take part in his family’s Mexican traditions.
- 4/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Viewers are annoyed at Hallmark’s handling of a controversial subject matter that is at the core of the new Spring Into Love movie Branching Out. Starring in this movie is Grey’s alum Sarah Drew, and Juan Pablo Di Pace. This is the story of a single mother who has a daughter through IVF.
While IVF is currently a controversial subject right now, that is not fully why many fans are talking about boycotting this movie.
What did these fans have to say and why are they boycotting it?
Photo: Sarah Drew, Cora Bella, Juan Pablo Di Pace Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes Hallmark Fans On Social Media Dissecting New Sarah Drew Movie Branching Out
On Thursday, one Hallmark fan went to Reddit to share that she is “annoyed” with the subject matter of Sarah Drew’s new Spring Into Love movie Branching Out. It should be noted...
While IVF is currently a controversial subject right now, that is not fully why many fans are talking about boycotting this movie.
What did these fans have to say and why are they boycotting it?
Photo: Sarah Drew, Cora Bella, Juan Pablo Di Pace Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes Hallmark Fans On Social Media Dissecting New Sarah Drew Movie Branching Out
On Thursday, one Hallmark fan went to Reddit to share that she is “annoyed” with the subject matter of Sarah Drew’s new Spring Into Love movie Branching Out. It should be noted...
- 4/19/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
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