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“The magic of lemon candies”

The Hallmark Channel’s newest summer movie, “The Magic of Lemon Drops,” premieres Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time/7 p.m. Central Time. The film stars Lyndsy Fonseca and Ian Harding. Learn all about the filming location and read behind-the-scenes stories below.

“The Magic of Lemon Drops” was filmed in Winnipeg, Canada

According to the Casting Workbook, The Magic of Lemon Drops was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Filming was scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024, and end on June 21, 2024. The casting sought many roles, including leading and supporting roles.

The film is based on The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie, a book by author Rachel Linden. She announced this success on Instagram and you can watch it here.

Linden also made an announcement on Facebook.

“MY BOOK IS NOW A MOVIE!!!” she wrote. “I’m excited to announce that The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie is now officially a Hallmark movie! 🤩 Lolly and Rory’s story is coming to you this summer! 💕📚💕 The Magic of Lemon Drops premieres August 24th on the Hallmark Channel as a featured Summer Nights movie! Mark your calendars, grab your popcorn, and join me as this story unfolds on the big screen!!! 🎥 🍿 🤩💕”

She was also very excited when the movie poster was unveiled.

“IT’S HERE!!,” she wrote. “The official movie poster for the film adaptation of my fourth novel, The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie!!!”

Meet the cast

The Hallmark synopsis reads: “When Lolly’s Aunt Gert gives her three magical lemon drops, she learns what her life would have been like if she had made different choices and lived out those unfulfilled dreams.”

Lolly is played by Lyndsy Fonseca. According to her bio, she starred in the CW series “Nikita” for four seasons and appeared on the ABC series “Desperate Housewives” alongside Dana Delaney and Nathan Fillion. Her other TV work includes recurring roles on HBO’s “Big Love” and the long-running CBS comedy “How I Met Your Mother.” In addition, she has appeared in the Hallmark mystery movie “North to Home” and the Hallmark Channel movies “Next Stop, Christmas” and “Where Are You, Christmas?”

In 2016, Fonseca married her “Nikita” co-star, actor Noah Bean, Inside Weddings reported. Their first daughter was born in February 2018, followed by a second daughter in June 2022, People reported.

Ian Harding plays Rory. According to his bio, he landed his first major role as a series regular on the drama series Pretty Little Liars. He quickly became a fan favorite, winning the Teen Choice Award for Male Summer Breakout Star in 2010, followed by consecutive wins from 2011 to 2015 for Best TV Actor: Drama. The series garnered numerous nominations and awards, including nods from the People’s Choice Awards, GLAAD Media Awards, TV Guide Awards, and Young Hollywood Awards. You can also see Harding in the Hallmark Channel original movie Ghosts of Christmas Always.

Harding married his longtime girlfriend Sophie Hart but did not announce the marriage until two years later, People reported. The couple kept their relationship very private. In 2022, they announced on social media that they had had a baby.

Harding is the author of a book called Odd Birds, in which he shares his love of birds and personal anecdotes, combining his hobby with his life in the entertainment industry.

Other main roles according to Hallmark’s press release:

• Mariam Bernstein (Aunt Gert)
• Sydney Sabiston (Daphne)
• John B. Lowe (Marty)
• Henriette Ivanans (Irene)
• Stephanie Sy (Eva)
• Isla Verot (Sam)
• The Sediles (Ramona)
• Anaka Sandhu (India)
• Jacqueline Loewen (Nicola)
• Lois Brothers (Joan)
• Don Tjart (Monty)
• Solange Sookram (Emma)
• Dan De Jaeger (Ed Wainright)

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