Lacey Chabert is expanding her partnership with Hallmark in a big way. The fan-favorite actress is set to star in and executive-produce a new limited series titled Paris is Always a Good Idea, coming to Hallmark+. This news comes as Chabert continues a busy filming schedule that includes another highly anticipated project at Walt Disney World.
The new series is based on the popular novel by Jenn McKinlay. It follows Chelsea Martin, played by Chabert, who is a successful nonprofit executive. Chelsea travels to France with her professional rival, Jason Knightly, played by Scott Michael Foster. While the trip starts as a business mission to secure a major donation, it quickly turns into a personal quest. After receiving a message from her late mother, Chelsea decides to retrace her steps through Europe to reconnect with three past loves.
Production is currently taking place on location in Paris and Spain. The six-episode series also stars veteran actors Henry Czerny and Barbara Niven. The story takes viewers from the hills of Ireland to the vineyards of Spain as Chelsea looks for closure and a new path forward.
This international adventure adds to a growing list of major projects for Chabert. She was recently linked to a historic collaboration between Hallmark and Disney. That project involves the first-ever original Christmas movie filmed at Walt Disney World, which you can read more about at Hallmark and Disney World Team Up for First-Ever Original Christmas Movie
Michelle Vicary, the head of programming for Hallmark Media, expressed excitement about the new series. She noted that Chabert brings a certain warmth and honesty to her roles that help the audience connect with her characters. Vicary believes viewers will enjoy following Chelsea on her journey of self-discovery and healing.
The series is produced by Dynamic Television and Clapperboard Studios. Lauren Muir serves as the showrunner and writer alongside Heidi Cole McAdams. Fans can expect Paris Is Always a Good Idea to premiere on the Hallmark+ streaming service later this year. With a cast that includes Rebecca Hanssen, Stephen Hagan, and Julien Marlon Samani, the show aims to be a standout event for romance fans.
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