Sam Jaeger and Ariel Winter Star Alongside Rachel Boston, Julie Gonzalo, and Kevin Vidal in New Hallmark Series 'Change of Heart'

Hallmark announces new details on a new series coming first in 2027 to Hallmark+.

This new series titled "Change of Heart" stars Sam Jaeger, who many of you will recall from the much-loved Hallmark Channel Fall rom-com, October Kiss.

See details on who else stars in this series in Hallmark's press release below...

SAM JAEGER AND ARIEL WINTER

STAR ALONGSIDE

RACHEL BOSTON,

JULIE GONZALO

AND KEVIN VIDAL

IN CHANGE OF HEART

HALLMARK+ EXCLUSIVE 

SCRIPTED SERIES

Production Began Last Month

The Six-Episode Season is Set to Premiere in 2027, 

Exclusively on Hallmark+

BURBANK, CA – October 12, 2026 –– Jaeger (Parenthood, The Handmaid’s Tale, October Kiss) and Ariel Winter (Modern Family, Sofia the First) are series regulars, alongside Rachel Boston (The More the Merrier, Witches of East End, American Dreams), Julie Gonzalo (Supergirl, Dallas) and Kevin Vidal (Workin' Moms, Culprits and the Canadian Premiere cast of Come From Away).

"Great television starts with exceptional storytelling, and finding the right cast to bring those stories to the screen is just as important. We are beyond excited about the talented, seasoned actors bringing Change of Heart to life,” remarked Michelle Vicary, Head of Programming, Hallmark Media. “Sam, Ariel, Rachel, Julie and Kevin each bring something unique to these richly drawn characters, creating the foundation for a series that will immediately connect with the audience. As Hallmark+ continues to grow its slate of successful original programming, on the heels of standout series like Hope Valley: 1874 and Paris Is Always a Good Idea, Change of Heart underscores our commitment to delivering the heartfelt, premium storytelling that viewers come to Hallmark+ to discover and return to watch week after week."

“We’re excited to build on our longstanding Hallmark partnership with Change of Heart, following the success of The Way Home. We look forward to bringing audiences a fresh, character-driven series with humor, heart, and a distinct point of view,” said Hannah Pillemer, Head of Scripted, FOX Entertainment Studios. “Sam and Ariel lead a terrific ensemble in a world of unexpected connections, the kind of storytelling we champion at FOX Entertainment Studios.”

"It’s incredibly rewarding to see an original idea we’ve developed over several years coming to life with such an exceptional team,” remarked Liz Cohen, Keshet Studios' EVP of Scripted. “Sam and Ariel are perfect for Charlie and Brit, bringing warmth, humor and heart to two characters we’ve grown to love. We’re thrilled to be working with Hallmark and Fox to bring this funny, hopeful story about human connection to audiences.”

Charlie Wyatt (Jaeger) is the most unlikely of romantic heroes: a renowned divorce attorney known for winning no matter the cost. When a life-altering heart transplant cracks something wide open inside him, Charlie finds himself pulled— almost against his will—toward a more hopeful way of moving through the world. One where he's compelled to help others find their way back to each other in ways he can't explain. And alongside it all is his younger sister, Brit (Winter). An unexpected anchor, and partner-in-matchmaking that represents the emotional truth Charlie can’t out-argue: that love isn’t something you win or lose, but something you deserve and choose.

As previously announced, Change of Heart is set to premiere in 2027, exclusively on Hallmark+. Jonny Umansky is Creator and Executive Producer and Erin Gibson (The Chicken Sisters) serving as Showrunner and Executive Producer. Keshet Studios’ Liz Cohen and Keren Shahar also serve as executive producers on the series, alongside Peter Traugott and Heather Brewster. Change of Heart is produced by FOX Entertainment Studios and FOX Entertainment Global will distribute the series internationally.

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About Hallmark+
Hallmark+ is a subscription streaming service and membership program that brings together the very best of Hallmark to one destination. Hallmark+ features exclusive originals series, next‑day access to every new Hallmark premiere, curated 24/7 live channels, and the biggest collection of Hallmark Original Christmas movies, plus a rich library of uplifting, feel‑good content. Hallmark+ also offers benefits and membership rewards, including free monthly Hallmark greeting cards, unlimited eCards, monthly discounts, and rewards for purchases at Hallmark Gold Crown stores and on Hallmark.com, member appreciation events, and more. Annual and monthly membership options are available. For more information, visit HallmarkPlus.com.

About FOX Entertainment Studios

FOX Entertainment Studios division includes its in-house unscripted studio with hits The Masked Singer, I Can See Your Voice and Name That Tune, and its scripted content studio, featuring comedies Animal Control, Going Dutch and Best Medicine and signature drama series The Faithful: Women of the Bible. The unit also oversees the award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment with animated comedies including Krapopolis, Grimsburg, Hazbin Hotel and Universal Basic Guys; entertainment platform TMZ with its tentpole primetime series TMZ Investigates; its new independent film label Tideline Entertainment with award-winning releases including Ponyboi and Slanted, which were featured at Sundance and SXSW, respectively; and the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with iconic chef Gordon Ramsay, featuring food-themed original series on FOX such as Next Level Chef, Kitchen Nightmares and Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, as well as the new next-gen global food brand and entertainment platform Bite, No Taste Like Home on Disney+, Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars on Apple+, and the documentary series Being Gordon Ramsay on Netflix.

As a global content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment Studios collaborates with studios and platforms worldwide, including Disney, Hulu, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, Prime Video, Netflix, Apple+, Hallmark, Lifetime, TelevisaUnivision, UK’s Channel 4, France’s TF1, German’s ProSieben, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia’s Foxtel and FOX-owned streamer Tubi, among others.

About Keshet Studios (https://www.keshetinternational.com/ki-divisions/keshet-studios-los-angeles)

With offices in Los Angeles, Keshet Studios is Keshet International’s US-based production arm, providing an international platform for distinct US voices, stories, and talent. The studio draws on Keshet International’s extensive scripted catalog as well as its wide network of connections, to develop, produce, and package content for the US and international marketplaces. With nearly a dozen scripted projects at various stages of development or production, recent highlights for Keshet Studios include a straight-to-series order from Netflix for Keshet’s Lovesick, starring Claire Danes and showrun by Sarah Treem; alongside a first-look scripted deal with Sony Pictures Television, which has already generated a growing slate of high-profile projects in development, including Keshet’s Save the Date from showrunner Dana Fox. Notable productions include the award-winning political thriller Tatami directed by Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir Ebrahimi; Mark Boal's critically acclaimed adaptation of Keshet's When Heroes Fly, Echo 3 (Apple TV+); three seasons of La Brea (NBC) and The Calling (Peacock) with David E Kelley, both co-produced with Universal Television; and A Small Light (Nat Geo / Disney+) co-produced with ABC Signature. Keshet Studios is repped by WME.

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What do you think of the storyline for this series? I think it sounds potentially interesting. I also think it was somewhat surprising (but in a good way) to see that Sam Jaeger will be the actor starring in this series - especially since we haven't seen him on Hallmark for over ten years!!!

I will look forward to hearing more details on this series and seeing a trailer.

Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Happy watching!

Net

🍁 Hallmark Channel's 2026 *Fall into Love* Movies

The Hallmark Channel is premiering 8 movies for Fall into Love!

The schedule includes rom-coms and mysteries with many stars you'll recognize: Aimee Teegarden, Chris McNally, Corey Sevier, Meghan Ory, Kevin McGarry, Lori Loughlin, Julie Gonzalo, Niall Matter, and more!

See all of the details below...

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Love Finds You

Premiere Date: August 22, 2026

Starring: Aimee Teegarden and Chris McNally

Storyline: A mislabeled package convinces jewelry designer Alex she's found her ideal man, sending her and delivery driver Jack on a citywide search that helps them discover what they truly want.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 Love Finds You is so amusing. :) –Maria

🍁 Heads up. Love Finds You has a brief gay couple in it. Small children probably wouldn't catch it, but teens would. I didn't care too much for the movie and I will leave it at that. ~Joyce in Carolina

🍁 Love Finds You - Totally with you on this, Joyce! The storyline was just way too ridiculous for me! Not even worth a lengthy review! –Mark 25

🍁 Love Finds You - I only watched part of this... I just couldn't get into it. The story of who the purple box belonged to - just seemed very odd to me and farfetched. Thank you to Joyce on the heads up on the same-sex couple who are briefly seen standing in a doorway together. For anyone curious, it's one of those implied obvious moments that lasts maybe 20 seconds. ~Net

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Much About Love

Premiere Date: August 29, 2026

Starring: Ashley Williams and Niall Matter

Storyline: A TV director returns to her theater roots for a Shakespeare festival and runs into an old flame, rekindling a merry war of wits in this modern retelling of "Much Ado About Nothing."

Movie Reviews:

🍁 Much about Love is fantastic! –Maria

🍁 I started watching Much Ado About Love, but so far, it has been much ado about nothing for me. The movie is slow, the storyline hasn’t grabbed me, and I’m finding it hard to believe that an actress who is starring in a play suddenly can’t remember any of her lines.

As for Kimberley and Niall’s storyline, I feel completely lost, like we missed something along the way and are just supposed to understand their connection. I also found Niall’s beard much too dark and fake looking, which was very distracting.

I usually skip Ashley’s movies because I’m never sure if they’ll be family friendly for my taste. I had heard this one was, so I decided to give it a chance, but unfortunately, it just hasn’t been very good. With only 30 minutes left, I’m still not sure I’ll finish it…and that says a lot! ~Sarah L

🍁 Much Ado About Love - Sarah, my sentiments exactly on this movie! I couldn't get into it at all, and it felt like Kimberley and Niall were having a tough time of it too. I watched it all the way through, and if you didn't finish watching it, you didn't miss much! ~Mark 25

🍁 I finished it, although I’m still not sure why! 😂 Oops... I just noticed I called her Kimberley, but I meant Ashley.

I agree with you, Mark, about Ashley and Niall, their relationship felt forced and not natural. Again, I just couldn't get pass Niall's Just For Men beard... so distracting!

It also made no sense that Ashley’s character never acted again to prove that horrible review from her past wrong. The whole movie was a mess from the start and never recovered. I hope there will not be a sequel. ~Sarah L

🍁 Sarah L & Mark 25, Thank you both for sharing reviews for Much About Love!!!!! I finished it tonight and well, it was rather slow for me, too. I struggled through it. And Sarah, you're so right - Ashley's character Bea never got over her acting fear. That really felt incomplete for me, too. I kept thinking she & Benny would take the stage again together. That was a big miss for me.

It is lighthearted and family-friendly, but a one-time watch for me. ~Net

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Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Prelude to a Wedding

Premiere Date: September 5, 2026

Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley and Risteárd Cooper

Storyline: When Gethsemane is invited to play at a wedding, she and Eamon find themselves involved in the death of a member of the bridal party.

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Falling into Place

Premiere Date: September 12, 2026

Starring: Nathan Witte & Alvina August

Storyline: Kaia returns home for her town's fall festival as well as her high school reunion and spends the week with her childhood best friend, James, to complete their unfinished fall bucket list.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 I enjoyed “falling into place” it’s the most fall themed movie they’ve had this year, so far, I’m looking forward to “pumpkin regatta romance”& “the spirit of Halloween”, as they seem Fall & Halloween themed, I will watch “knight to remember” ~Anonymous

🍁 Falling into Place - This movie is super sweet! It follows the well-known formula of the city girl coming home and falling back in love with the boy who stayed in their small town. She, of course, likes him - but is still torn between her big city life and moving back home to be near family and friends. Sometimes, it's a little annoying that they can't see right away how much they love their life in their hometown, but it's still the storyline that most of us love and find so cozy and lightheated to watch. I know I do, and hint, hint, there's a happy Hallmark ending!

Their Fall bucket list was super cute to watch, and the supporting cast was great, too, including Geoff Gustafson (Norman from Signed, Sealed, Delivered), Stephanie Bennett (The Nine Lives of Christmas, Another Sweet Christmas), and BJ Harrison (Ainsley McGregor Mysteries, I'll Be Seeing You). Overall, it's a delightful watch - an ideal movie for the autumn season. ~Net

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Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage

Premiere Date: September 19, 2026

Starring: Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Kevin O'Grady, Connor Stanhope, and Eva Bourne

Storyline: One of the members of Jennifer Shannon's true-crime book club is murdered during the group's reenactment of the Lizzie Borden case.

Movie Review:

🔎 Also, thought I’d add in case anyone was curious that the new Garage Sale Mystery is really good. It was great to see all the cast again, almost like zero time has passed. ~Allie B

🔎 Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage - It was wonderful to see everyone again (all of the regular cast members) for this all-new Garage Sale Mystery! The mystery itself was just okay, but I really enjoyed the easy flow between all of the characters as they worked to figure out whodunit. (it's obvious they are all friends behind-the-scenes) The costumes they also wore for a murder-mystery reenactment were beautiful and fun! I guessed who the killer was fairly easily and the reveal was kind of lackluster, but like I said, it was great to have everyone back, and I'm hoping there are more to come! ~Net

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Pumpkin Regatta Romance

Premiere Date: September 26, 2026

Starring: Mishael Morgan and Corey Sevier

Storyline: When their fathers refuse to move past a disagreement, Nadine, daughter of the boat shop owner, and Ethan, a pumpkin farmer, team up to heal the feud and revive the town's Pumpkin Regatta.

Movie Review:

🍁 For anyone curious, Pumpkin Regatta Romance is really cute. I love that Hallmark made all of these Fall movies this year. ~Allie B

🍁 Pumpkin Regatta Romance - This was a lighthearted, wholesome movie with plenty of Fall fun! The chemistry was so-so for me, but I really enjoyed the small-town community feel. There was just a nice, warm quality to the story that made it an easy, cozy watch. The pumpkin boat races at the end were definitely a fun way to wrap things up, although it was pretty obvious those weren't real giant pumpkins! It actually left me wondering, could you really use a giant pumpkin as a boat??? Overall, this was still a nice watch. ~Net

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A Knight to Remember

Previous Title: Her Knight at the Museum

Premiere Date: October 3, 2026

Starring: Julie Gonzalo and James Trevena

Storyline: When practical museum conservator Emily Porter (Julie Gonzalo) restores a centuries-old statue of legendary knight Sir Griffin de Beauford (James Trevena), one unexpected kiss brings him magically back to life and turns her carefully ordered world upside down. As Emily helps the chivalrous time-traveler navigate modern Chicago, pumpkin spice lattes, a Halloween Medieval Fayre, and an FBI investigation led by her ex-husband, she begins to rediscover the wonder and romance she thought she had left behind. But with a rare celestial conjunction approaching and Griffin’s fate hanging in the balance, Emily must decide whether the safest heart is one kept guarded or one brave enough to believe in a love written in the stars.

*Based on the book by author Bryn Donovan

Movie Reviews:

🍁 A Knight to Remember is a wonderful movie! (and Chris McNally has a cameo!). –Maria

🍁 It’s been a busy weekend so I haven’t watched A Knight to Remember yet but a friend of mine said she watched last night and she said they talk about astrology. I thought some of you would want to know that. Christie

🍁 A Knight to Remember - I enjoyed this whimsical funny movie too and with a fall theme in the background ~Anonymous

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The Spirit of Halloween

Previous Title: A Halloween Carol

Premiere Date: October 10, 2026

Starring: Kevin McGarry and Meghan Ory

Storyline: Brilliant bridal designer Everly Stone (Ory) has no patience for Halloween, especially the beloved fire-station bash that once left her heartbroken in front of everyone she knew. But when her late mentor appears with a glamorous warning, Everly Stone is swept through one unforgettable night by three mischievous spirits who reveal the joy she lost, the people she’s pushing away, and the future she might miss if she keeps hiding behind work and fear. With a loyal assistant ready for more, a town waiting to welcome her back, and longtime friend Beau Madison (McGarry) still carrying a spark from their past, Everly Stone must decide whether Halloween is the night that broke her heart or the one that can finally help it heal.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 It’s not scary or spooky movie at all. The Spirit of Halloween is a fun, lighthearted romantic comedy rather than a scary horror movie.

Starring Meghan Ory & Kevin McGarry, the Hallmark Channel movie is a seasonal spin on A Christmas Carol. Ory plays Everly Stone, a bridal designer and Halloween-hating "Scrooge" who is visited by three friendly, whimsical spirits on Halloween night to help her heal from past heartbreak & reconnect with a longtime friend (McGarry). ~Anonymous

🍁 The Spirit of Halloween - Anonymous, I totally agree! This was a wonderful, lighthearted take on A Christmas Carol! The plot was interesting with a lot of humor, and Kevin and (especially) Meghan were really great in their roles. Very enjoyable and definitely recommended, even for those put off by scary movies! – Mark 25

🍁 This is a halloween version of a christmas carol. Not a fan of Halloween or Charles Dickens, but i watched it because Kevin was in it and i always love his characters. It was family friendly, but there was a scene when a couple gets caught having an affair. I’ll pass on seeing it again.~Abigail

(Note: The affair Abigail mentions regards a couple who are dating and the boyfriend is caught kissing another girl in public. Of course, they break up after that.)

🍁 The Spirit of Halloween - Now, as many of you know, I'm not usually a fan of Halloween movies and all that goes with them. However, since this movie follows the classic A Christmas Carol storyline, I was game to give it a watch! The banter is really cute, especially between Meghan Ory and the Ghosts of Christmas Past and Present. I loved how Meghan told the first ghost they had the wrong holiday! She even mentions Christmas! That was such a fun moment. But then the ghost claimed Halloween was the spirit holiday, and that's where I must disagree! I'd much rather celebrate the Christmas Spirit – that (to me) is the best spirit!!!

There was also a wardrobe thing that bugged me. Meghan's character has an adorable black cat, but her robe was so dark it was hard to see the cat when it was sitting next to her or in her arms. If she had been wearing a lighter color, it would've been nicer and easier to see her cat.

What I did enjoy...
Meghan Ory & Kevin McGarry are so much fun together! I especially loved the flashback scene of the two of them in college. That was adorable! They did a great job making them look a few years younger, too. It was sweet that Kevin's character had a crush on her, and a little frustrating that she was completely oblivious - both back then and years later!

As for the Halloween elements, there are a few parties with people dressed in costumes, but I don't recall anything particularly scary. There are also children trick-or-treating near the end of the movie. One of the ghosts - I think it was the Ghost of Christmas Past - briefly spoke in a creepy whisper that might frighten younger kids. Overall, this isn't a particularly scary Halloween movie, but I'd still recommend a little caution for younger viewers, just to be on the safe side. ~Net

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I hope you'll all find a movie to "fall" for from Hallmark's Fall into Love!

It looks like several movies are actually going to be fall-themed, which I know many of you love.

Plus, we'll have the return of Garage Sale Mysteries, and along with Lori Loughlin, there are two more stars from When Calls the Heart starring in the Fall movies - Chris McNally and Kevin McGarry.

If any of you don't recognize Julie Gonzalo's co-star, James Trevena, he starred in Lacey Chabert's rom-com, Lost in Paradise, and he'll also star in the supporting cast of the upcoming Christmas movie, A Grand Biltmore Christmas.

Which movie are you drawn to the most this Fall? Please share in comments below.

Happy watching,

Net 🍁

images & screengrabs via: Hallmark Media