Guiding Emily
Guiding Emily is one of those quietly powerful Hallmark movies that sneaks up on you – in the best way. After Emily loses her eyesight and a guide dog struggles to complete his training, two separate journeys of loss, resilience, and hope begin moving toward the same destination. Through near-misses and emotional setbacks, both learn how to trust again and keep going. Starring Sarah Drew and Antonio Cupo, this film leans into tenderness over tropes and delivers a story that’s heartfelt, meaningful, and surprisingly moving.
Guiding Emily premiered on Friday, September 8, 2023 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (and is now available to stream on Hallmark+).
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About Guiding Emily
- Guiding Emily was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as Victoria.
- The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Barbara Hinske and is one of four books in the series.
- Guide dog “Garth” was played by Owen, who is currently training to become a real-life guide dog.
- Eric McCormack – best known as Will Truman on Will & Grace – has 79 acting credits and provides the voice of Garth.
- Sarah Drew stars as Emily. She has 49 acting credits, including her long-running role as April Kepner on Grey’s Anatomy. She previously starred in Hallmark’s Christmas in Vienna.
- Antonio Cupo plays Matthew and has 74 acting credits, including a role on UnREAL and Hallmark favorites such as Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Garage Sale Mysteries, A Glenbrooke Christmas, Christmas at the Golden Dragon, and A Winning Team.
- The screenplay was written by Betsy Morris, who has nine writing credits, including The Wedding Veil Inspiration, A Kismet Christmas, and SnowComing.
- Director Andy Mikita has 32 directing credits, including episodes of Hallmark series Cedar Cove, The Good Witch, and Chesapeake Shores, as well as Netflix’s Virgin River.
- Matty Finochio plays coworker-turned-hero Drew and has over 100 acting credits – this guy is long overdue for a Hallmark leading role.
- Peter Benson, a prolific Hallmark actor and director, plays dog trainer Mark.
- Toby Levins portrays fiancé Connor and has appeared in both UnREAL and Once Upon a Time, along with numerous Hallmark supporting roles.
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