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Alison Sweeney Details Daughter Megan’s Acting Debut in ‘Romance at Hope Ranch’
Alison Sweeney cast her 17-year-old daughter Megan for a heartfelt family film featuring horseback riding, developed over two years for Hallmark Channel's Romance at Hope Ranch.
- On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Alison Sweeney, actor, writer and executive producer, stars in and wrote Romance at Hope Ranch, casting her daughter Megan in the film.
- Inspired by family and a desire to do a horse movie, Alison Sweeney developed Hope Ranch over about two years as a tribute to her mother and grandmother named Hope.
- Sweeney discussed casting with producing partner Craig Baumgarten, and Megan prepared with theater and on-camera work, working hard and doing a lot of prep, including horseback riding experience from a guest spot.
- Sweeney set explicit on-set boundaries with her daughter, telling Megan she would be a producer and they shook hands on the agreement; she toggled between mom, actor, and producer roles, sometimes taking photos then resuming work.
- Beyond this premiere, Sweeney's project ties to her dream of owning a ranch, with Hallmark scheduling two consecutive premieres, including Sugar & Vice on March 7, 2026.
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Alison Sweeney Details Daughter Megan’s Acting Debut in ‘Romance at Hope Ranch’
Plus, Sweeney previews her return to the world of 'Hannah Swensen Mysteries' with 'Sugar & Vice.'
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Read Full ArticleAlison Sweeney starring in two new Hallmark movies
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Adam Wurtzel spoke with Alison Sweeney about her two new movies premiering on Hallmark Channel. “Romance at Hope Ranch” premieres Saturday 2/28 at 8pm, and “Sugar and Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery” premieres Saturday 3/7 at 8pm. For local news, click here.
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