US Edition'When Calls the Heart' Is Getting an 1874 Prequel
The eight-episode prequel series will explore the early days of Hope Valley with a new cast and premiere exclusively on Hallmark+ in March 2026.
- Hallmark+ has greenlit Hope Valley: 1874, with production starting this month in Vancouver and eight episodes premiering in March 2026.
- Seen as an early greenlight by Hallmark's programming chief, Michelle Vicary said the prequel lets Hallmark further explore the When Calls the Heart universe and deepen the world for devoted Hearties.
- Bethany Joy Lenz headlines as Rebecca Clarke, who travels from Chicago with her 11-year-old daughter, joined by Benjamin Ayres, Jill Hennessy, Roan Curtis as Olivia, and Lachlan Quarmby as Constable Alexander Vaughn.
- Hope Valley: 1874 arrives, expanding the franchise as the original series returns for season 13 on Jan. 4, with Lori Loughlin's return.
- Set in 1874, the show embraces pioneer-era ranchers and prospectors, recalls a disaster killing at least 45 miners, and features Bethany Joy Lenz with nine movies, Benjamin Ayres with more than 20, and Jill Hennessy’s network debut.
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‘When Calls The Heart’ Prequel Set At Hallmark+
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