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Alison Sweeney Details Daughter Megan’s Acting Debut in ‘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’

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Days of Our Lives star Alison Sweeney is one proud mom after her daughter, Megan, made her acting debut in Hallmark's Romance at Hope Ranch.

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Alison 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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