Alison Sweeney and Benjamin Ayres to Star In New Rom-com on Hallmark

A love of Jane Austen’s stories helps two people to overcome their pride and admit to their belief in love in “Paging Mr. Darcy,” premiering February 3 and starring Mallory Jansen (“Francesca Quinn, PI”) and Will Kemp (“Christmas Waltz”). A woman finds guidance from Jane Austen, quite literally, in “Love & Jane,” premiering February 10 and starring Alison Sweeney (“Hannah Swensen Mysteries”) and Benjamin Ayres (“Field Day”). A librarian who thinks that no man can live up to Mr. Darcy gets an unexpected chance to find out if that’s true in “An American in Austen,” premiering February 17 and starring Eliza Bennett (“Dynasty”), Nicholas Bishop (“A Paris Proposal”) and Nell Barlow (“Doctor Thorne”). Lastly, on February 24, Hallmark Mahogany presents a sumptuously beautiful adaptation of “Sense & Sensibility,” starring Deborah Ayorinde (“Them”), Bethany Antonia (“House of the Dragon”), Dan Jeannotte (“Good Witch”) and Akil Largie (“The Sandman”).

“Jane Austen’s stories are timeless and continue to resonate with readers and viewers of all ages. Our movies will bring her beloved characters to life in fresh, new ways and honor the many women who continue to be inspired by them,” said Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Media.

What’s more, the network is launching an all-new, virtual Hallmark Channel Book Club led by Hallmark Channel’s Chief Fan Officer, Jenny Forwark (@chieffanofficerhmk), where fans will discuss this season’s Loveuary premieres, the legacy of Jane Austen, and the importance of female-focused storytelling. To drum up excitement for the stunt’s all-new original films, the network invites viewers and book lovers everywhere to read two Jane Austen classics, “Pride & Prejudice” and “Sense and Sensibility”, to prepare for the club’s first meetings on January 25 (“Pride & Prejudice” discussion) and February 15 (“Sense and Sensibility” discussion).