Hallmark leading lady Sarah Drew, 45, is heading to the Lifetime network for a starring role in “When I Said I Do.” While the film title is still in development, what stands now is a title inspired by a song of the same name by Clint and Lisa Hartman Black, a country music power couple of the ‘90s.
According to Deadline, Drew will play the role of Ali Corley, “a widowed search-and-rescue K-9 handler who has rebuilt her life after losing her husband in the line of duty. Devoted to her family and her high-risk career, she’s reluctant to open her heart again — until she meets Shawn Willis (Eric Johnson), a quiet, steadfast rescue specialist with a past of his own. As their connection deepens into something real and healing, they are forced to confront grief and fear — and discover whether they have the courage to choose love again.”
Sarah Drew Announces Role in New Lifetime Movie
GettyDrew announced her new Lifetime role in an Instagram post on Thursday, April 2. “Had the most magical time on this one! Can’t wait to spam you BTS JOY #WheniSaidiDo airs on @lifetimetv on May 23rd!!” she captioned a screenshot of the movie’s announcement from Deadline.
Friends and fans celebrated the “Mistletoe Murders” star in her comments, expressing their excitement for her new and emotive Lifetime collaboration.
“Congrats friend!!” wrote fellow Hallmark actress Nikki DeLoach.
“omg this is so exciting Sarah!!!! I can’t wait to meet Ali Corey 😄❤️,” said another.
“❤️❤️❤️ so looking forward to this. Love Clint & Lisa,” added a third.
Lifetime’s ‘When I Said I Do’ Premiere Date
Drew’s co-star Eric Johnson, 46, has appeared in both Hallmark and Great American Family movies, as well as theatrical productions. Some of his most notable roles include his character as Jake Hyde in the “Fifty Shades of Gray” franchise films, “Call Me Mrs. Miracle” for Hallmark and “A Christmas Less Traveled” for GAF, his IMDb reported. Popular TV shows he has appeared in include “Smallville,” “Rookie Blue” and “The Knick.”
As for the upcoming “When I Said I Do,” slated to premiere on Saturday, May 23, both Clint and Lisa will serve as executive producers and have featured roles in the film. According to Deadline, they’ll both appear as themselves as hosts of a relationship podcast.
“Lisa and I are very proud to bring our song to Lifetime and to develop a love story we hope viewers relate to and enjoy,” Clint said, per Deadline. “We know our fans have followed our love story all these many years, and we’re thrilled to share a song that expresses the values and principles that have guided us in our marriage.”
