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Hallmark is offering fans a fresh perspective on the beloved town of Hope Valley.
The upcoming prequel series, Hope Valley: 1874, delves into the origins of the frontier community that eventually becomes the cherished Hope Valley from When Calls the Heart.
This eight-episode series highlights “the bravery, endurance, and connections that built the foundation of the tight-knit community fans adore,” according to Hallmark’s announcement.
‘Hope Valley: 1874’ will stream on Hallmark+ starting March 21
Hope Valley: 1874 is set to premiere on Saturday, March 21, exclusively through Hallmark’s streaming platform, Hallmark+. This release comes just one day before the Season 13 finale of When Calls the Heart.
Following the premiere, new episodes will be available weekly on Thursdays, beginning March 26.
New episodes will release weekly on Thursdays starting March 26.
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Bethany Joy Lenz and Benjamin Ayres star in ‘When Calls the Heart’ prequel
Hope Valley: 1874 stars Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, Jill Hennessy, Roan Curtis, and Lachlan Quarmby.
Lenz plays Rebecca Clarke, a single mother from Chicago who is starting a new life in the Canadian West with her 11-year-old daughter Sarah (Mila Morgan). When her wagon breaks down and she realizes the boardinghouse is not as advertised, Rebecca must accept help from local rancher and confirmed bachelor, Tom Moore (Ayres).
Bella has every intention of remaining unattached in her new life. But she can’t help but fall for Tom. Meanwhile, she also develops a friendship with Hattie Quinn (Hennessy), a tenacious pioneer woman. Hattie’s daughter Olivia (Curtis) helps run their trading post and catches the eye of Constable Alexander Vaughn (Quarmby), much to the dismay of Clayton (Jedidiah Goodacre), the blacksmith who harbors feelings for her.
Other cast members include Brad Abramenko as Tom’s foreman Nash and Chelsea Hobbs as his wife, Peggy.
“We came west searching for a new life,” Lenz’s character says in a teaser for the new show. “We discovered we are not alone. We found possibilities all around us … What we’re building is more than just a home. We’re building hope.”
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