KELLIE MARTIN STARTS PRODUCTION ON "HELLO, IT'S ME," A HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES ORIGINAL WORLD PREMIERE THIS FALL

Based on the novel by New York Times Bestselling Author Wendy Markham

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries announces the start of production of the Original Movie "Hello, It's Me," which will World Premiere in FALL 2015. Kellie Martin ("ER," "Life Goes On") will star as a mother whose late husband communicates with her from above in this heartwarming romance along with Kavan Smith ("Rogue," "When Calls The Heart"), Erin Pitt ("Against the Wild"), Jack Fulton, ("The Christmas Parade") and Chad Connell ("Gone Tomorrow"). "Hello, It' Me" is based on the novel by New York Times bestselling author Wendy Markham.

"We are delighted to premiere 'Hello, It's Me' on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, where both longtime fans of Wendy Markham's work and brand new audiences will enjoy seeing this beloved novel brought to television," said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. "The always enchanting Kellie Martin leads a talented cast in this highly anticipated television adaptation."

Two years after her husband Andre's death, Annie (Martin) and her children Ella (Pitt) and Milo (Fulton) struggle to cope with his loss. Annie can't imagine falling in love after losing Andre (Connell), until she meets James (Smith), a wealthy bachelor who is drawn to her free spirit. Annie is afraid to love again and longs for guidance when she catches herself starting to fall for James. Her concerns are answered when she starts receiving communications from her late husband that encourage her to follow her heart.

"Hello, It's Me" is a WhizBang Films Production in association with Lee Distribution. Frank Siracusa, Orly Adelson and Jonathan Eskenas are the Executive Producers. Andrea Raffaghello is the producer. Mark Jean directs from a script by Julie Sherman Wolfe, based on the book by Wendy Markham.

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