Get Your First Look at Hallmark's New Series Based on the NY Times Bestseller 'The Chicken Sisters'
While Hallmark Channel is best known for their Christmas movies, the network has multiple series in its cache. Some have run their course—Chesapeake Shores, Cedar Cove and Ride come to mind—but others are still going strong. Hallmark's longest-running series, When Calls the Heart, started production on Season 12 in June and time-bending family drama The Way Home has been renewed for Season 3. Now, a new series will be joining Hallmark's flock: The Chicken Sisters is in production and will be coming to the feel-good channel newly rebranded streaming service, Hallmark+ this fall.
Read on for the scoop we know about The Chicken Sisters so far.
What is The Chicken Sisters about?
The Chicken Sisters is a family drama dipped in Southern charm and served with a saucy side of romance. Set in the fictional town of Merinac, a generations-old rift between dueling fried chicken restaurants has left the founders’ families fractured and locals taking sides. Things really heat up when popular cooking competition show Kitchen Clash comes to town. Will this be the recipe for ending the feud between Mimi’s and Frannie’s once and for all? Or will the heat be too much inside and outside of the kitchen as the reality show spotlight causes sparks to fly, secrets to be spilled and feathers to get ruffled?
“Annie Mebane blew us away with her vision for The Chicken Sisters—her unique spin and enthusiasm for this fried chicken feud had us excited from day one,” said Lisa Hamilton Daly, executive vice president, programming, Hallmark Media, at the Television Critics Association summer confab. “And talk about a dream cast! Schuyler, Genevieve, Lea and Wendie are the perfect actors to lead this witty and heartfelt story. We are confident that each episode is going leave our viewers craving more and more.”
Is The Chicken Sisters based on other material?
Yes, The Chicken Sisters is based on the NY Times Bestselling book of the same name by KJ Dell’Antonia.
When does The Chicken Sisters premiere?
The Chicken Sisters will premiere in mid-September, though an exact date has yet to be announced.
Meet the cast of The Chicken Sisters
Schuyler Fisk
Fisk has acting in her genes! Her mom is Sissy Spacek. Her previous credits include The Baby-Sitters Club, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Every Other Holiday.
Genevieve Angelson
Angelson is best known for her roles on The Handmaid's Tale and Good Girls Revolt. She was a series regular on Backstrom which also starred Hallmark fan favorite Kristoffer Polaha.
Lea Thompson
Lea Thompson is best known for her roles in Back to the Future and Some Kind of Wonderful. She previously headlined the Jane Doe mystery movies for Hallmark Mystery. In recent years, she has also taken a seat behind the camera as a director. She has directed episodes of Will Trent, Resident Alien, Young Sheldon and Star Trek: Picard.
Wendie Malick
Malick is best known for her roles on Just Shoot Me and Dream On. She previously starred in the Darrow & Darrow movies for Hallmark Mystery. Recent credits include Young Sheldon, Night Court and Shrinking.
Margo Martindale
Martindale joins the cast as the Narrator of the series. At the start of each episode the Narrator sets up the story as she serves up history and offers country fried context for the characters in the way only the best town gossip can.
Additional cast announced include James Kot, Rukiya Bernard, Ektor Rivera and James Foy.
When does production start on The Chicken Sisters?
Production is already underway on The Chicken Sisters.
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Where is The Chicken Sisters filmed?
The Chicken Sisters is filming in Vancouver, Canada.
How many episodes are there of The Chicken Sisters?
There are eight episodes of The Chicken Sisters.
Will there be a second season of The Chicken Sisters?
No word yet if The Chicken Sisters will have a second season.
Where can I watch The Chicken Sisters?
The Chicken Sisters will stream exclusively on Hallmark+, the network's newly rebranded subscription streaming service (formerly Hallmark Movies Now).
Does Parade have a sneak peek of The Chicken Sisters?
Not yet! In the meantime, check out this teaser from Hallmark Channel.
