Hallmark fans were just given a fun sneak peek behind the scenes of the upcoming series “Hope Valley: 1874.” The show will air on Hallmark+ and stars Jill Hennessy, Benjamin Ayres, and Bethany Joy Lenz.
On January 24, Hennessy took to Instagram to tease fans with a glimpse of the character she plays.
Jill Hennessy Gave Fans a Peek at Her Character of Hattie
The photo Hennessy shared showed her wearing a black wide-brimmed hat and a heavy coat. She had a serious expression on her face in the selfie she snapped, and part of the “Hope Valley: 1874” set could be seen behind her.
In the caption, she wrote that she was “So excited” for the series. Hennessy shared, “This is just a sneak peek of Hattie!”
She also wrote, “And the fabulous folks here…have mercy…”
Hennessy’s “Hope Valley: 1874” co-star Ayres commented, “Crushing this role,” adding emojis for fire and horses. She replied directly to his comment, writing, “BLESS YOU BABY!!! Right back atcha dude!!!”
Ayres also shared Hennessy’s post via his Instagram Stories and doubled down on his praise for her. “GIDDY UP…You are crushing this role,” he wrote.
An additional Instagram Story shared by Ayres showed him on set, in costume, walking down a dirt road. The video was taken in a way that showed only his shadow cast on the dirt, giving Hallmark fans a cool look at what’s ahead.
Hallmark Fans Are Eager to Watch ‘Hope Valley: 1874’ When It Premieres in March
Lots of Hennessy’s Instagram followers left comments filled with red heart emojis and other similar symbols signaling their excitement for the upcoming series.
One fan gushed, “So excited for this show and to see you in this role!”
Several people wrote that they loved Hennessy’s “baddie” look, and everybody seems quite excited to check out “Hope Valley: 1874” when it debuts.
Variety revealed details on the new Hallmark project on December 12. It is set as a prequel to “When Calls the Heart” and will premiere in March. Hennesy portrays Hattie Quinn, a “tenacious pioneer woman.”
Co-star Lenz plays Rebecca Clarke, who heads to the Western Canada frontier from Chicago with her daughter. “When her wagon breaks down, she has no choice but to accept help from local rancher and confirmed bachelor, Tom Moore (Ayres),” Variety teased.
Clarke didn’t intend to set down roots in Hope Valley. However, viewers will see, “The future she dreams of for her and her daughter, along with the people she meets in this fledgling town…ultimately compel her to put down roots and make a fresh start.”
The debut season of “Hope Valley: 1874” will consist of eight episodes.
The series is described as following “adventurous ranchers, gold prospectors and early pioneers who worked together to navigate and embrace the changes of a new era.”
Eventually, the description of the show indicates, the group will “ultimately build a small, close-knit community in the rugged and hopeful pioneer era.”
Actually it should be named “Coal Valley: 1874”. That was the origanal name of the town.
I thought the same thing!
Glad to see Jill Hennessy back as she is one excellent actress. Loved her in Law & Order, and then the series I really liked her in she starred as a coroner.