Discover more about the talented actors who starred in six new premieres this spring, including your favorites like Tyler Hynes, Erin Krakow, Viv Leacock and Sarah Drew! Flip through to learn more about the stars, and you can read more about the 2024 Spring Into Love premieres here!
Sarah Drew stars as Amelia in Branching Out
Sarah Drew is best known for playing the role of Dr. April Kepner for nine seasons on ABC’s hit series “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Drew got her start as a series regular on the hit show “Everwood” and has been working nonstop ever since. She has starred in a handful of Hallmark Channel movies including "Guiding Emily," "One Summer," and "Christmas in Vienna."
Sam Page, Brennan Elliott, Antonio Cupo
Juan Pablo Di Pace stars as T.J. in Branching Out
Di Pace co-starred in the #1 Netflix Show, “Fuller House,” Emmy®- Nominated and winner of the People’s Choice, Kid’s Choice and Teen Choice Awards.
Di Pace has an extensive theatre background, which includes performing in Chicago in London’s West End and starring in Grease and Saturday Night Fever in the “Spanish Broadway.” He also starred in Hallmark Channel's "Raise a Glass to Love" as an Argentinian winemaker named Marcelo.
Tyler Hynes stars as Luke in Shifting Gears
At age 18, Hynes landed a plum feature film role starring alongside Andie MacDowell and Tim Roth in "The Last Sign." He then transitioned from teen actor to adult actor flawlessly, and in his 20s worked alongside James Franco and Sienna Miller in "Camille."
Hynes has starred in multiple Hallmark Channel original movies, such as "A Picture of Her," "Never Been Chris'd,“ "An Unexpected Christmas,” and “Roadhouse Romance” to name a few. He has also directed, produced and written seven worldwide released music videos and four short films to critical acclaim!
Janel Parrish, Rhiannon Fish, Paul Campbell, Andrew Walker, Erin Krakow
Katherine Barrell stars as Jess in Shifting Gears
Katherine starred as Joy Harper in seasons six and seven of the Hallmark Channel original series “Good Witch," with Catherine Bell, James Denton and Sarah Power.
Barrell also stepped behind the lens and directed “Flipping for Christmas” starring Ashley Newbrough and Marcus Rosner, which premiered in 2023 during Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas.
Cindy Busby, Alberto Frezza, Corey Sevier
Aimeé Teegarden stars as Amanda in An Easter Bloom
At 16, Aimeé was cast in her first television series on the Emmy-nominated “Friday Night Lights,” playing Julie Taylor, the eldest daughter of Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton's characters.
Previously for Hallmark Channel, Aimeé has starred in “My Christmas Family Tree,” "Autumn in the City," "Christmas Class Reunion," and “A New Year’s Resolution." For Hallmark Mystery, she has starred in “Heart of the Matter” and “Once Upon a Christmas Miracle."
Evan Roderick, Chandler Massey, Gail O'Grady, Andrew Walker, Michael Rady, Brett Dalton
Benjamin Hollingsworth stars as Derrick in An Easter Bloom
Benjamin can be seen in the role of Brady on the Netflix original series, “Virgin River.” He previously starred opposite Rob Lowe and Oscar-winner Marcia Gay Harden on the hit CBS medical drama “Code Black.”
Benjamin has starred in many Hallmark Channel original movies, including "Romance In Style," "A Splash of Love," "The Santa Summit," “Love Under the Olive Tree,“ and “Lucky in Love," to name a few!
He has worked with Habitat for Humanity and enjoys being able to help build something as a community for those who need it the most. In addition, he’s worked with homeless shelters for the majority of his life.
Hunter King, Jaicy Elliot, Tori Anderson, Jessica Szohr, Rhiannon Fish
Erin Krakow stars as Meg in Blind Date Book Club
Erin is best known for her recurring, starring role as Elizabeth Thornton in Hallmark Channel's “When Calls the Heart." You can stream seasons 1-10 on Hallmark+!
Krakow is a classically trained actor and graduated with a BFA from The Juilliard School. She has starred in a myriad of roles on Hallmark Channel, including in "The Wedding Cottage," “It Was Always You,” “Chance at Romance,” and “A Cookie Cutter Christmas.” On Hallmark Mystery, Krakow has starred in “Finding Father Christmas" and “Sense, Sensibility and Snowmen" amongst others.
Luke Macfarlane, Brendan Penny, Tyler Hynes, Ryan Paevey
Robert Buckley stars as Graham in Blind Date Book Club
In addition to starring in “The Christmas House” and “The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls,” Robert is also an executive producer.
Many know Robert from his role on CW’s long running drama series “One Tree Hill” along with fellow Countdown to Christmas star Bethany Joy Lenz ("An Unexpected Christmas"). He also starred with “Christmas for Keeps” star Ashley Newbrough in the dramedy series “Privileged.”
Jonathan Bennett, Alexandra Breckenridge, Sharon Lawrence, Treat Williams, Brad Harder
Natasha Burnett stars as Amelia in Legend of the Lost Locket
Natasha played the role of Diana Ross and Michael Jackson - during his Jackson 5 days - on stage in "The Magic of Motown" touring the UK and Europe.
Acting on the stage and screen since age 19, Natasha has also appeared on tv shows including "Supergirl" and "The Good Doctor." Natasha can be seen in a number of Hallmark movies and series, including, "When Calls the Heart," “Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge”, “Love at First Bark,” and “Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery.”
Viv Leacock, Kevin McGarry, Andrea Brooks, Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison
Viv Leacock stars as Marcus in Legend of the Lost Locket
Viv's first supporting lead role was in the buddy action comedy flick "I Spy," starring Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson. He has also appeared in Netflix's "Lost In Space," and the Hallmark Mystery "Hailey Dean Mysteries" with Kellie Martin.
"When Calls the Heart," which Viv stars in as Joseph Canfield, is a family affair for him, as he is father on and off screen to his co-stars, Vienna and Elias Leacock.
Kellie Martin, Natasha Burnett, Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry
Jocelyn Hudon stars as Madeline in Falling in Love in Niagara
Jocelyn Hudon has trained at the National Ballet School of Canada, and she is married to her Love in the Maldives co-star, Jake Manley.
Jocelyn starred in the Hallmark Channel New Year New Movies hit, Romance with a Twist, in which she did all her own dancing and stunts! Outside of acting, she also loves martial arts.
Olivier Renaud, Steve Lund, Jefferson Brown
Dan Jeannotte stars as Mike in Falling in Love in Niagara
Dan starred opposite Eloise Mumford in the 2023 hit Loveuary movie, Sweeter Than Chocolate, as well as opposite Deborah Ayorinde in the critically acclaimed 2024 Loveuary movie, Sense and Sensibility.
Hallmark Channel viewers will recognize Dan as Brandon Russell from “The Good Witch” series. He also held a major recurring role as "Pinstripe Guy" in the Freeform hit series “The Bold Type," which Melora Hardin also starred in.
Eloise Mumford, Deborah Ayorinde, Rachel Skarsten, Jen Lilley, Brenda Strong
