Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder
We’re back in the world of Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder, the second installment in the Nelly Knows Mysteries franchise. In this new case, Nelly and Detective Michael set out to solve the murder of a guest during a lavish dinner that quickly turns into a crime scene. With a room full of suspects, secrets, and suspiciously polite dinner guests, the pair must figure out who had the motive – and the opportunity – to commit the crime. The film reunites one of our favorite Hallmark pairs, Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith, who fans will recognize from their beloved roles on When Calls the Heart.
Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder premieres on Saturday, March 14, 2026, on Hallmark Channel (and will be available to stream on Hallmark+ the following day).
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About Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder
- David I. Strasser directs Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder. David has 35 directing credits and was also responsible for the first movie in the Nelly Knows Mysteries franchise. His other work includes The Wish Swap, Christmas at the Golden Dragon, and Campfire Christmas.
- Katherine Wagner wrote the screenplay. She’s a Canadian writer with just two writing credits so far, including the first Nelly Knows Mysteries movie.
- Pascale Hutton returns as Nelly Parker. She’s best known for her long-running role as Rosemary on When Calls the Heart, and has also appeared in several Hallmark movies including The Christmas Cup, The Wish Swap, and Notes of Autumn.
- Kavan Smith co-stars as Michael Hogan. He’s also known for his role as Leland Coulter on When Calls the Heart, where he appears opposite Pascale Hutton’s character, Rosemary. This project marks his 81st acting credit.
- Veronica Long returns as Nelly’s co-worker and friend Fiona. She has 47 acting credits and also appeared in the first Nelly Knows Mysteries movie.
- Laura Soltis plays Palmer Arlott. You likely recognize Laura as she’s appeared in many Hallmark projects including several Hannah Swensen Mysteries, This Time Each Year, Holiday Crashers and more.
- Victoria Dunsmore appears as Bree. This marks her 21st acting credit, and she last appeared on Hallmark in the 2022 movie Christmas Bedtime Stories.
- Paul McGillion plays Hux Spencer. We most recently saw him in last weekend’s Sugar & Vice movie. This is his first appearance in a Nelly Knows Mysteries film and marks his 134th acting credit.
- Gabrielle Rose plays Clara Arlott. This movie marks her 208th acting credit and we saw her recently in Christmas Above the Clouds, as well as The Holiday Sitter and Firefly Lane.
- Vincent Gale appears as Norman. This is his 149th acting credit with previous appearances in Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans, The Wedding Cottage, and Unexpected Grace.
- Markian Tarasiuk plays Eli Flint. We last saw him on Hallmark in 2024 in True Justice: Family Ties. Interestingly, he plays the same character there, one we’re expected to see again in two more True Justice movies coming to Hallmark in the future.
- Barry W. Levy appears as Adam. You may recognize him from Hallmark roles in Holidazed and Leah’s Perfect Gift. Most recently, he appeared in Accused: The Karen Read Story.
- James Paladino appears as Teddy. This marks his 20th acting credit, though it’s not his first time on Hallmark. He’s previously appeared in Scouting for Christmas, The Cases of Mystery Lane, and Eight Gifts of Hanukkah.
- Crystal Lowe plays Michael’s ex Leah. We all know Crystal for her long running role as Rita on Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Noteworthy: Crystal will appear in the forthcoming All for Christmas – which is the Whitney Leavitt Christmas movie set to air on Lifetime.
- Daylin Willis appears as Josh. He’s no stranger to Hallmark Mysteries, having played Lonnie in several Hannah Swensen Mysteries. He’s also appeared in Holiday Crashers and Christmas with the Singhs.
- Andrea Reindl returns as Sheriff Burgi Brahm. This marks her sixth acting credit.
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