Exclusive: JoAnna Garcia Swisher is expanding her lifestyle platform The Happy Place with the launch of her production banner Thp Entertainment, which she will co-run alongside longtime business partner and co-founder, Kate Gordon.
Garcia Swisher is an actress, producer, television host and entrepreneur known for her roles in Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias, ABC’s Once Upon a Time and Reba McEntire’s eponymous comedy series for the CW. Gordon is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in talent management, sports/media production, digital content creation and e-commerce product development.
Garcia Swisher and Gordon launched The Happy Place as a lifestyle digital and social media platform that celebrates the spaces, places and moments that bring joy and a sense of community to all visitors. The site has reached close to a million subscribers and their social media accounts have reached over 4.8M in the last month alone, according to Thp. The production...
Garcia Swisher is an actress, producer, television host and entrepreneur known for her roles in Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias, ABC’s Once Upon a Time and Reba McEntire’s eponymous comedy series for the CW. Gordon is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in talent management, sports/media production, digital content creation and e-commerce product development.
Garcia Swisher and Gordon launched The Happy Place as a lifestyle digital and social media platform that celebrates the spaces, places and moments that bring joy and a sense of community to all visitors. The site has reached close to a million subscribers and their social media accounts have reached over 4.8M in the last month alone, according to Thp. The production...
- 3/19/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is sticking with Sweet Magnolias. The streaming service has renewed the hit show for a fourth season, it announced on Oct. 19.
Netflix renews ‘Sweet Magnolias’ for season 4 (L to R) JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie, Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue, Heather Headley as Helen in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Sweet Magnolias stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Heather Headley, and Brooke Elliott as a trio of longtime friends in the small Southern town of Serenity. Based on a series of novels by Sherryl Woods, the show premiered in 2020. New seasons have consistently been in the list of Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched shows.
Sweet Magnolias Season 4 doesn’t yet have a premiere date. However, Netflix has confirmed that it will consist of 10, 50-minute episodes. Sheryl J. Anderson will return as showrunner and executive producer; Dan Paulson will return as executive producer.
Sweet Magnolias is part of what Netflix is calling its “comfort/lean back” shows,...
Netflix renews ‘Sweet Magnolias’ for season 4 (L to R) JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie, Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue, Heather Headley as Helen in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Sweet Magnolias stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Heather Headley, and Brooke Elliott as a trio of longtime friends in the small Southern town of Serenity. Based on a series of novels by Sherryl Woods, the show premiered in 2020. New seasons have consistently been in the list of Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched shows.
Sweet Magnolias Season 4 doesn’t yet have a premiere date. However, Netflix has confirmed that it will consist of 10, 50-minute episodes. Sheryl J. Anderson will return as showrunner and executive producer; Dan Paulson will return as executive producer.
Sweet Magnolias is part of what Netflix is calling its “comfort/lean back” shows,...
- 10/20/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sweet Magnolias Season 4 is a go at Netflix!
The streaming service confirmed Thursday that a new season is officially in the works.
All three leading ladies -- JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley will return for another season since there would be no Magnolias without them.
What is Sweet Magnolias About?
Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (Swisher), Dana Sue (Elliott), and Helen (Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by Mira Books, an imprint of Harlequin, by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind) returns as showrunner and executive producer. Dan Paulson (Chesapeake Shores), whose Daniel L. Paulson Productions is producing, also returns as an executive producer.
Sweet Magnolias is...
The streaming service confirmed Thursday that a new season is officially in the works.
All three leading ladies -- JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley will return for another season since there would be no Magnolias without them.
What is Sweet Magnolias About?
Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (Swisher), Dana Sue (Elliott), and Helen (Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by Mira Books, an imprint of Harlequin, by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind) returns as showrunner and executive producer. Dan Paulson (Chesapeake Shores), whose Daniel L. Paulson Productions is producing, also returns as an executive producer.
Sweet Magnolias is...
- 10/19/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
“Sweet Magnolias” has been renewed for a fourth season, Netflix announced on Thursday.
Based on the popular series of novels by author Sherryl Woods, the series “follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc,” according to the official logline, per Netflix. Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Chris Medlin, Anneliese Judge, Brandon Quinn and Dion Johnstone join Garcia Swisher, Elliott, and Headley among the cast.
Season 3 of the romantic drama picked up in the aftermath of the brawl at Sullivan’s. Maddie struggled to find the best way to approach her situation with Cal and how to clear her emotional path. Helen faced several difficult decisions about the men in her life and Dana Sue looked for a way to use Miss...
Based on the popular series of novels by author Sherryl Woods, the series “follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc,” according to the official logline, per Netflix. Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Chris Medlin, Anneliese Judge, Brandon Quinn and Dion Johnstone join Garcia Swisher, Elliott, and Headley among the cast.
Season 3 of the romantic drama picked up in the aftermath of the brawl at Sullivan’s. Maddie struggled to find the best way to approach her situation with Cal and how to clear her emotional path. Helen faced several difficult decisions about the men in her life and Dana Sue looked for a way to use Miss...
- 10/19/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s popular romantic drama Sweet Magnolias has been picked up for a fourth season. Like the first three seasons, Season 4 will consist of 10 episodes. The renewal comes three months after Season 3 of Sweet Magnolias debuted on July 20.
The delay in the announcement was due to logistics, including the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but the pickup was never in doubt as the series continues to draw large, passionate female audiences. Across its three seasons to date, Sweet Magnolias has been in the Global Top 10 for 10 weeks in over 60 countries, with the most recent third season debuting at No. 1.
Still, fans had a mild reason for concern as the Season 3 finale largely wrapped storylines in a nice bow, ending on a dance and a kiss vs. major cliffhangers for the Season 1 and Season 2 enders, including a car crash with lives hanging in the balance and a surprise marriage proposal.
Based on...
The delay in the announcement was due to logistics, including the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but the pickup was never in doubt as the series continues to draw large, passionate female audiences. Across its three seasons to date, Sweet Magnolias has been in the Global Top 10 for 10 weeks in over 60 countries, with the most recent third season debuting at No. 1.
Still, fans had a mild reason for concern as the Season 3 finale largely wrapped storylines in a nice bow, ending on a dance and a kiss vs. major cliffhangers for the Season 1 and Season 2 enders, including a car crash with lives hanging in the balance and a surprise marriage proposal.
Based on...
- 10/19/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Sweet Magnolias” will return for a fourth season on Netflix, the streamer announced Thursday.
The series, whose third installment was released in July, has scored global success on the streamer, with its first three seasons appearing on Netflix’s global top 10 list for 10 weeks across more than 60 countries. With the new installment’s premiere earlier this summer, “Sweet Magnolias” Season 3 debuted in the top spot on the most-watched TV list as it logged 4.6 million views in its first week on the streamer.
Sheryl J. Anderson will return as showrunner and executive producer for the fourth season alongside Dan Paulson, who returns as an EP for Daniel L. Paulson Productions. The fourth season will consist of 10 50-minute episodes, per the streamer.
Based on the series of novels by Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the show, the show “follows lifelong best friends Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen as they juggle relationships,...
The series, whose third installment was released in July, has scored global success on the streamer, with its first three seasons appearing on Netflix’s global top 10 list for 10 weeks across more than 60 countries. With the new installment’s premiere earlier this summer, “Sweet Magnolias” Season 3 debuted in the top spot on the most-watched TV list as it logged 4.6 million views in its first week on the streamer.
Sheryl J. Anderson will return as showrunner and executive producer for the fourth season alongside Dan Paulson, who returns as an EP for Daniel L. Paulson Productions. The fourth season will consist of 10 50-minute episodes, per the streamer.
Based on the series of novels by Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the show, the show “follows lifelong best friends Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen as they juggle relationships,...
- 10/19/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Season three of Sweet Magnolias is out, and the viewers can’t wait to find out what happens to Cal Maddox, Maddie’s beau, and Ty’s mentor and ex-coach. The last season, just like the first one, ended in chaos, and the audience was wondering how long Cal would remain behind bars. The Netflix original created by Sheryl J. Anderson this time around will again take us through the lives of people living in the town of Serenity, South Carolina.
Spoilers Ahead
Helen’s Big Decision
Helen is dumbstruck by the end of Sweet Magnolias Season 2 because Ryan Wingate, the so-called ‘love of her life’, proposes marriage to her. He wants to have kids and is willing to do anything to get Helen to say yes. Ryan is probably emotional now because he has lost his closest family member, and it looks like when he asked Helen the big question,...
Spoilers Ahead
Helen’s Big Decision
Helen is dumbstruck by the end of Sweet Magnolias Season 2 because Ryan Wingate, the so-called ‘love of her life’, proposes marriage to her. He wants to have kids and is willing to do anything to get Helen to say yes. Ryan is probably emotional now because he has lost his closest family member, and it looks like when he asked Helen the big question,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
The first two seasons of the commercially successful Sweet Magnolias ended with a tinge of drama. This Netflix Original, in the first and second seasons, established several characters for the viewers, and it helped in creating a world set in the small town of Serenity in South Carolina. The people are genuinely nice, and they seem to be God-fearing and act in the best interests of the people around them. There are only a handful of antagonists that add spice to the rather mundane lives of the townspeople. The overarching plot of the show revolves around three independent women who are best friends and stand by each other. Season three, just like the last two, brings to you the same women and their lives going forward from the incident that shook them up at the end of the season two finale. Creator Sheryl J. Anderson brings back the over-the-top, sugar-coated...
- 7/20/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Sweet Magnolias is a Netflix series created by Sheryl J. Anderson, and starring JoAnna Garcia, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley.
Sweet Magnolias is a series that embodies the melodramatic spirit of television and the charm of small, familiar American towns.
As one critic put it, it is a litany of romantic clichés, while for others (the fans), it is a wonderfully enchanting series that touches the heart.
Sheryl J. Anderson’s book series is faithfully reflected in the show (created by the author herself), and it caters to a specific audience by delivering what they desire: a classic, romantic, and deeply familial series that still manages to infuse a touch of modernity into its characters, all within the traditional framework of afternoon television production.
Sweet Magnolias
The series achieves a balanced ensemble narrative, where the true protagonist is the community, the environment in which these three women play a significant role.
Sweet Magnolias is a series that embodies the melodramatic spirit of television and the charm of small, familiar American towns.
As one critic put it, it is a litany of romantic clichés, while for others (the fans), it is a wonderfully enchanting series that touches the heart.
Sheryl J. Anderson’s book series is faithfully reflected in the show (created by the author herself), and it caters to a specific audience by delivering what they desire: a classic, romantic, and deeply familial series that still manages to infuse a touch of modernity into its characters, all within the traditional framework of afternoon television production.
Sweet Magnolias
The series achieves a balanced ensemble narrative, where the true protagonist is the community, the environment in which these three women play a significant role.
- 7/20/2023
- by Susan Hill
- Martin Cid - TV
Many fictional television shows and web series are set in fictional towns, which become integral to the plot of the show. There is Stars Hollow in Gilmore Girls, Mystics Falls in The Vampire Diaries, Hawkins in Stranger Things, and Capeside in Dawson’s Creek. Most of the time, these fictional small towns become an inherent part of the residents’ lives, so much so that most of them are unwilling to move to bigger cities and learn to live around the charms and quirks of such places.
Sweet Magnolias, a Netflix original romantic drama created by Sheryl J. Anderson, is based on the books by Sherryl Woods. The first two seasons of the show are about three independent women from Serenity, South Carolina, and how they have managed to establish themselves in the community as people of utmost importance. Maddie, Helena, and Dana Sue have been friends since their school days. They...
Sweet Magnolias, a Netflix original romantic drama created by Sheryl J. Anderson, is based on the books by Sherryl Woods. The first two seasons of the show are about three independent women from Serenity, South Carolina, and how they have managed to establish themselves in the community as people of utmost importance. Maddie, Helena, and Dana Sue have been friends since their school days. They...
- 7/19/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Janet Hubert is making her way from Belair to Serenity, Sc as she joins “Sweet Magnolias” for Season 3.
Variety has learned Hubert will guest star as Bev Decatur, Helen’s (Heather Headley) mother. In a moment of crisis, Helen goes to Tampa to visit her mother, needing Bev’s unique blend of humor, compassion, and tough love.
“Following the brawl at Sullivan’s, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal and works to clear her own emotional path. Helen faces difficult decisions about the men in her life. And Dana Sue searches for a way to use Miss Frances’ check to help the community, without upending her family. The identity of the tire slasher sends shockwaves through Serenity, the recall causes unexpected consequences, and there are romantic surprises in every generation. Throughout the season, the ladies tackle these problems — and all the complications they cause — with their trademark warmth,...
Variety has learned Hubert will guest star as Bev Decatur, Helen’s (Heather Headley) mother. In a moment of crisis, Helen goes to Tampa to visit her mother, needing Bev’s unique blend of humor, compassion, and tough love.
“Following the brawl at Sullivan’s, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal and works to clear her own emotional path. Helen faces difficult decisions about the men in her life. And Dana Sue searches for a way to use Miss Frances’ check to help the community, without upending her family. The identity of the tire slasher sends shockwaves through Serenity, the recall causes unexpected consequences, and there are romantic surprises in every generation. Throughout the season, the ladies tackle these problems — and all the complications they cause — with their trademark warmth,...
- 7/6/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
It’s back to the “Futurama!” The trailer has been released for Season 11 of the animated futuristic sitcom. After a decade, the series has defrosted for 10 new episodes which will be added to Hulu on July 24.
Season 11 features “a whole new pandemic in town as the crew explores the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture, and streaming TV,” said the show’s official synopsis.
New New York will feature the voices of John Dimaggio, Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice Lamarche, Lauren Tom, Phil Lamarr and David Herman. “Futurama” was created by Matt Groening and is executive produced by Groening, Cohen, Ken Keeler and Claudia Katz.
Watch the “Futurama” trailer below.
First Looks
Netflix released the “Sweet Magnolias” Season 3 trailer, which will return with 10 episodes on July 20.
Based on Sherryl Woods’ novel of the same name, “Sweet Magnolias” follows around three best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Helen (Heather Headley...
Season 11 features “a whole new pandemic in town as the crew explores the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture, and streaming TV,” said the show’s official synopsis.
New New York will feature the voices of John Dimaggio, Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice Lamarche, Lauren Tom, Phil Lamarr and David Herman. “Futurama” was created by Matt Groening and is executive produced by Groening, Cohen, Ken Keeler and Claudia Katz.
Watch the “Futurama” trailer below.
First Looks
Netflix released the “Sweet Magnolias” Season 3 trailer, which will return with 10 episodes on July 20.
Based on Sherryl Woods’ novel of the same name, “Sweet Magnolias” follows around three best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Helen (Heather Headley...
- 6/29/2023
- by McKinley Franklin, Sophia Scorziello and Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Sweet Magnolias is making a big change ahead of its return on Netflix.
Deadline broke the news this week that the role of Katie Townsend would be recast.
The publication revealed that Ella Grace Helton will take on the role for Sweet Magnolias Season 3 -- and beyond.
Helton takes over for departing star Bianca Berry Tarantino.
Scheduling conflicts triggered producers to make the move, with the departing star set to star opposite Natalie Portman on the Apple TV+ drama Lady in the Lake.
As previously reported, Netflix will welcome viewers back to Serenity on Thursday, July 20, with all ten episodes available on that date.
The streaming service has been switching things up recently, with several of its most popular series having their seasons divided into two parts.
You're probably breathing out a huge sigh of relief right about now.
Getting on board with such a change is difficult if you've...
Deadline broke the news this week that the role of Katie Townsend would be recast.
The publication revealed that Ella Grace Helton will take on the role for Sweet Magnolias Season 3 -- and beyond.
Helton takes over for departing star Bianca Berry Tarantino.
Scheduling conflicts triggered producers to make the move, with the departing star set to star opposite Natalie Portman on the Apple TV+ drama Lady in the Lake.
As previously reported, Netflix will welcome viewers back to Serenity on Thursday, July 20, with all ten episodes available on that date.
The streaming service has been switching things up recently, with several of its most popular series having their seasons divided into two parts.
You're probably breathing out a huge sigh of relief right about now.
Getting on board with such a change is difficult if you've...
- 6/11/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Netflix has set July 20 for the Season 3 premiere of Sweet Magnolias, and has released some first-look photos of the upcoming 10-episode season (see above and below).
Based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels, Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (Joanna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) and Helen (Heather Headley), who are born and raised in Serenity, Sc, a small southern town where everybody knows everybody and everybody knows everybody’s business.
Season 2 ended with several cliffhangers. Ronnie and Dana Sue reunited, but mystery-woman Kathy might mean trouble for Dana Sue in the upcoming season. The season also ended with the death of Miss Frances (Cindy Karr) and Maddie, with Helen and Dana Sue in mourning over her passing.
In Season 3, following the brawl at Sullivan’s, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal (Justin Bruening) and works to clear her own emotional path. Helen faces...
Based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels, Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (Joanna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) and Helen (Heather Headley), who are born and raised in Serenity, Sc, a small southern town where everybody knows everybody and everybody knows everybody’s business.
Season 2 ended with several cliffhangers. Ronnie and Dana Sue reunited, but mystery-woman Kathy might mean trouble for Dana Sue in the upcoming season. The season also ended with the death of Miss Frances (Cindy Karr) and Maddie, with Helen and Dana Sue in mourning over her passing.
In Season 3, following the brawl at Sullivan’s, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal (Justin Bruening) and works to clear her own emotional path. Helen faces...
- 5/25/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
We have some excellent news for fans of Sweet Magnolias.
Sweet Magnolias Season 3 will premiere on Netflix this summer.
TV Line reports that all ten episodes of the third season will be available to stream on Thursday, July 20.
The wait for fresh episodes has been excruciating after Sweet Magnolias Season 2 wrapped in February 2022 with many twists.
The series has a knack for leaving us wanting more, and thankfully, we'll get some answers very soon.
Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by Mira Books, an imprint of Harlequin, by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind) returns...
Sweet Magnolias Season 3 will premiere on Netflix this summer.
TV Line reports that all ten episodes of the third season will be available to stream on Thursday, July 20.
The wait for fresh episodes has been excruciating after Sweet Magnolias Season 2 wrapped in February 2022 with many twists.
The series has a knack for leaving us wanting more, and thankfully, we'll get some answers very soon.
Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by Mira Books, an imprint of Harlequin, by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind) returns...
- 5/25/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Sweet Magnolias Season 3 is a go at Netflix!
The streaming service confirmed Wednesday that a new season is officially in the works.
JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley have all been confirmed as returning for the next chapter.
Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by Mira Books, an imprint of Harlequin, by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind) returns as showrunner and executive producer for the third season.
Sweet Magnolias Season 2 bowed on the streaming service in February, almost two years after its first season hit the air.
“As Season 2 opens, Maddie, Helen,...
The streaming service confirmed Wednesday that a new season is officially in the works.
JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley have all been confirmed as returning for the next chapter.
Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by Mira Books, an imprint of Harlequin, by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind) returns as showrunner and executive producer for the third season.
Sweet Magnolias Season 2 bowed on the streaming service in February, almost two years after its first season hit the air.
“As Season 2 opens, Maddie, Helen,...
- 5/4/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Sweet Magnolias will be back for a third go-round. Netflix has renewed the romance drama series for a third season, with stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley set to reprise their roles.
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2021-22 Season
Based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels, Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Elliott) and Helen (Headley) as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Season 2 ended with several cliffhangers. Ronnie and Dana Sue reunited, but mystery-woman Kathy might mean trouble for Dana Sue in the upcoming season. The season also ended with the death of Miss Frances (Cindy Karr) and Maddie, with Helen and Dana Sue in mourning over her passing.
Woods executive produces with Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind), who returns as showrunner and executive producer. Dan Paulson,...
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2021-22 Season
Based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels, Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Elliott) and Helen (Headley) as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Season 2 ended with several cliffhangers. Ronnie and Dana Sue reunited, but mystery-woman Kathy might mean trouble for Dana Sue in the upcoming season. The season also ended with the death of Miss Frances (Cindy Karr) and Maddie, with Helen and Dana Sue in mourning over her passing.
Woods executive produces with Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind), who returns as showrunner and executive producer. Dan Paulson,...
- 5/4/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Serenity now: “Sweet Magnolias” has been renewed for a third season by Netflix, Variety has exclusively learned.
Stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley are all set to reprise their roles on the series, which debuted on May 19, 2020. Season 2 of “Sweet Magnolias” dropped Feb. 4 on the streaming service.
“Sweet Magnolias” takes place in the small town of Serenity, S.C., and stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend, a divorced woman with three children. She and her pals make up the Sweet Magnolias, which also includes Brooke Elliott as chef and restaurant owner Dana Sue Sullivan. The third Sweet Magnolia is Heather Headley as attorney Helen Decatur.
Also back is showrunner and executive producer Sheryl J. Anderson (“Ties That Bind”). The series is based on the “Sweet Magnolias” series of novels by author Sherryl Woods, who is also an executive producer on the show, and comes from Harlequin imprint Mira Books.
Stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley are all set to reprise their roles on the series, which debuted on May 19, 2020. Season 2 of “Sweet Magnolias” dropped Feb. 4 on the streaming service.
“Sweet Magnolias” takes place in the small town of Serenity, S.C., and stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend, a divorced woman with three children. She and her pals make up the Sweet Magnolias, which also includes Brooke Elliott as chef and restaurant owner Dana Sue Sullivan. The third Sweet Magnolia is Heather Headley as attorney Helen Decatur.
Also back is showrunner and executive producer Sheryl J. Anderson (“Ties That Bind”). The series is based on the “Sweet Magnolias” series of novels by author Sherryl Woods, who is also an executive producer on the show, and comes from Harlequin imprint Mira Books.
- 5/4/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Following a season-long game of emotional Ping-Pong, Sweet Magnolias‘ Dana Sue has made several difficult decisions about her romantic future — and actress Brooke Elliott couldn’t be more supportive of her character’s choices.
Her first hurdle in Season 2 was choosing between hot farmer Jeremy and hot estranged-husband Ronnie, both of whom presented many pluses and minuses and abs.
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“Jeremy is such a gift to Dana Sue,...
Her first hurdle in Season 2 was choosing between hot farmer Jeremy and hot estranged-husband Ronnie, both of whom presented many pluses and minuses and abs.
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“Jeremy is such a gift to Dana Sue,...
- 2/21/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Photo: 'Sweet Magnolias' Two years after the pilot episode, ‘Sweet Magnolias’ season 2 has graced our TV screens. After months of nail-biting trailers and teasers, it is finally available for streaming on Netflix. Directed by Sheryl J. Anderson, ‘Sweet Magnolias’ is a romantic drama based on the Sheryll Woods books. It's about three women who have been friends since high school and are helping each other navigate the stress of living in their small town, Serenity (aptly named). And just as ‘Virgin River’ did, the show became an instant hit, both seasons landing it on Netflix’s list of most-watched shows days after release. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 is 100% Worth the Hype and Watch In short, the show is worth the hype. Not only is it hilariously entertaining, but it teaches valuable lessons, preaches real-life values that transform the show from a sitcom into something more. Best of all, no matter who...
- 2/14/2022
- by Mireille Karadanaian
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Friendly warning: Major spoilers from Sweet Magnolias Season 2, Episode 9 lie ahead.
It’s a good thing Sweet Magnolias‘ second season isn’t streaming simultaneously around the world, or else the collective gasp from fans during Episode 9 would instantly deplete its oxygen supply.
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The show made us wait long enough, so we won’t beat around the bush any further: Bill.
It’s a good thing Sweet Magnolias‘ second season isn’t streaming simultaneously around the world, or else the collective gasp from fans during Episode 9 would instantly deplete its oxygen supply.
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The show made us wait long enough, so we won’t beat around the bush any further: Bill.
- 2/5/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Friendly warning, y’all: We’re getting into some light spoilers from Sweet Magnolias Season 2. If you haven’t seen Episode 6, you might want to Netflix and Pour It Out
Bill Townsend may be the most polarizing person in Serenity, but he’s got some pretty stiff competition in Noreen Fitzgibbons.
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When Jamie Lynn Spears‘ character was introduced in...
Bill Townsend may be the most polarizing person in Serenity, but he’s got some pretty stiff competition in Noreen Fitzgibbons.
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When Jamie Lynn Spears‘ character was introduced in...
- 2/5/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
We're just days away from the Feb. 4 premiere of season two of "Sweet Magnolias," and call us greedy, but we're already wondering when we can expect a third season to hit Netflix. Given season one's explosive ending and season two's drama-packed trailer, by no means will we be ready to say goodbye to Serenity and the Sweet Magnolias by the finale. In addition to serving up lots of small-town drama, complicated family dynamics, and bubbling romances, season two includes several returning characters as well as new and old love interests who'll undoubtedly need a third season to prove their mark and stir the pot. So, what do Netflix and showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson have up their sleeves? Unfortunately, only time will tell.
Sadly, Netflix hasn't renewed "Sweet Magnolias" for a third season yet. However, if the response to season one's cliffhanger is any indication of how fans will react to season two,...
Sadly, Netflix hasn't renewed "Sweet Magnolias" for a third season yet. However, if the response to season one's cliffhanger is any indication of how fans will react to season two,...
- 2/1/2022
- by Emily Weaver
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Sweet Magnolias showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson and writer Caron Tschampion have teamed up with author Kristy Woodson Harvey to adapt the latter’s Peachtree Bluff novel series for NBC.
The network has put the TV adaptation into development with Ally McBeal co-exec producer Jeffrey Kramer and Jenna Nicholson exec producing.
The one-hour drama is centered around Ansley Murphy, who when her three adult daughters run to her in their charming seaside hometown of Peachtree Bluff, Ga., trying to escape problems that are shattering their personal lives, she’s delighted to help, until their presence exposes a secret that has the potential to tear them apart and reshape their very definition of what it means to be a family.
Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, is producing.
Woodson Harvey and Tschampion will write and co-exec produce with Anderson as writer and exec producer. Kramer will exec produce via...
The network has put the TV adaptation into development with Ally McBeal co-exec producer Jeffrey Kramer and Jenna Nicholson exec producing.
The one-hour drama is centered around Ansley Murphy, who when her three adult daughters run to her in their charming seaside hometown of Peachtree Bluff, Ga., trying to escape problems that are shattering their personal lives, she’s delighted to help, until their presence exposes a secret that has the potential to tear them apart and reshape their very definition of what it means to be a family.
Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, is producing.
Woodson Harvey and Tschampion will write and co-exec produce with Anderson as writer and exec producer. Kramer will exec produce via...
- 12/16/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
It's been a long hiatus, but we finally have a premiere date for Sweet Magnolias Season 2!
Netflix has finally revealed the show will be back on the air in 2022, according to TV Line.
As for a specific date, it's below.
Friday, February 4, is the lucky date.
But how many episodes are we getting?
Sweet Magnolias Season 2 will consist of 10 new episodes, meaning we'll have a lot of time to check in with our favorite ladies.
Now, you may be wondering what's on tap for the coming season, and thankfully, Netflix has dropped the synopsis.
“As Season 2 opens, Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue learn who is in the car," the streamer teases.
"But that’s just the first of many surprises that come out of Prom Night — surprises that reshape relationships all over town. Friendships flounder."
"Old loves end and new loves begin."
"Long-hidden secrets disrupt jobs, change lives, and shift...
Netflix has finally revealed the show will be back on the air in 2022, according to TV Line.
As for a specific date, it's below.
Friday, February 4, is the lucky date.
But how many episodes are we getting?
Sweet Magnolias Season 2 will consist of 10 new episodes, meaning we'll have a lot of time to check in with our favorite ladies.
Now, you may be wondering what's on tap for the coming season, and thankfully, Netflix has dropped the synopsis.
“As Season 2 opens, Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue learn who is in the car," the streamer teases.
"But that’s just the first of many surprises that come out of Prom Night — surprises that reshape relationships all over town. Friendships flounder."
"Old loves end and new loves begin."
"Long-hidden secrets disrupt jobs, change lives, and shift...
- 12/14/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
It's been a year since Sweet Magnolias arrived on Netflix in all its sudsy glory.
Unfortunately, it may be a year before we lay eyes on new episodes as the series is targeting a 2022 premiere for Sweet Magnolias Season 2.
We can thank Covid-19 for that one, you guys.
While details have been scarce on Sweet Magnolias Season 2 ever since it got announced, we now have some clarity on which characters will be taking center stage, thanks to Deadline.
The Netflix drama series based on Sherryl Woods' beloved series of novels has promoted Jamie Lynn Spears, Dion Johnson, and Brandon Quinn to series regulars.
Spears plays Noreen Fitzgibbons on the series, the former mistress of Bill Townsend, Maddie's now ex-husband.
Noreen emerged as a firm fan-favorite among fans of the series.
Spears brought a certain warmth to the character, and if you watched the entire first season of Sweet Magnolias, then...
Unfortunately, it may be a year before we lay eyes on new episodes as the series is targeting a 2022 premiere for Sweet Magnolias Season 2.
We can thank Covid-19 for that one, you guys.
While details have been scarce on Sweet Magnolias Season 2 ever since it got announced, we now have some clarity on which characters will be taking center stage, thanks to Deadline.
The Netflix drama series based on Sherryl Woods' beloved series of novels has promoted Jamie Lynn Spears, Dion Johnson, and Brandon Quinn to series regulars.
Spears plays Noreen Fitzgibbons on the series, the former mistress of Bill Townsend, Maddie's now ex-husband.
Noreen emerged as a firm fan-favorite among fans of the series.
Spears brought a certain warmth to the character, and if you watched the entire first season of Sweet Magnolias, then...
- 5/4/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Jamie Lynn Spears (Zoey 101), Dion Johnstone (Stargate Sg-1) and Brandon Quinn (The Fosters) have been promoted to series regulars for Season 2 of Netflix’s romance drama series Sweet Magnolias. Season 2 is in production for a 2022 premiere.
Based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels published by Harlequin imprint Mira books, Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Spears plays Noreen Fitzgibbons, the pregnant former mistress of Bill Townsend, Maddie’s (Swisher) now ex-husband. Her friendship with Kyle Townsend, Maddie’s son, was pivotal in Season 1, and her sudden departure from Serenity disrupted multiple lives. She appeared in 10 episodes in Season 1.
Johnstone plays Erik Whitley, the sous chef at Sullivan’s restaurant. He is also a supportive friend to Dana Sue (Elliott) and mentor to up-and-coming chef Isaac Downey.
Based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels published by Harlequin imprint Mira books, Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Spears plays Noreen Fitzgibbons, the pregnant former mistress of Bill Townsend, Maddie’s (Swisher) now ex-husband. Her friendship with Kyle Townsend, Maddie’s son, was pivotal in Season 1, and her sudden departure from Serenity disrupted multiple lives. She appeared in 10 episodes in Season 1.
Johnstone plays Erik Whitley, the sous chef at Sullivan’s restaurant. He is also a supportive friend to Dana Sue (Elliott) and mentor to up-and-coming chef Isaac Downey.
- 5/4/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It looks like there will be a long wait before fans of Sweet Magnolias are greeted with fresh episodes.
The series emerged as an instant hit with fans upon its launch earlier this, and a second season was ordered quickly.
This time last year, production was almost complete on its freshman season.
But this is no typical year, and we've had TV shows shut down production often due to the pandemic.
Unfortunately for fans of Sweet Magnolias, no scenes for Season 2 have actually been filmed, meaning that there will likely be a long wait for new episodes.
"We haven’t started shooting Season 2 yet. We want to get back to it as quickly as we can, but we are still working on the details," showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson told Parade.
"I don’t want to jinx it. We know it’s hard to wait, but we appreciate everyone’s patience,...
The series emerged as an instant hit with fans upon its launch earlier this, and a second season was ordered quickly.
This time last year, production was almost complete on its freshman season.
But this is no typical year, and we've had TV shows shut down production often due to the pandemic.
Unfortunately for fans of Sweet Magnolias, no scenes for Season 2 have actually been filmed, meaning that there will likely be a long wait for new episodes.
"We haven’t started shooting Season 2 yet. We want to get back to it as quickly as we can, but we are still working on the details," showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson told Parade.
"I don’t want to jinx it. We know it’s hard to wait, but we appreciate everyone’s patience,...
- 12/8/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Sweet Magnolias is officially getting a second season! On July 23, Netflix announced that the popular drama has been renewed for another season. The news comes a few months after showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson cryptically tweeted that she was working on new material.
Sweet Magnolias follows best friends Maddie Townsend (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue Sullivan (Brooke Elliott), and Helen Decatur (Heather Headley) through the ups and downs of divorce, starting a business, and trying to raise a family in the small town of Serenity. When we last see Maddie, her ex-husband Bill (Chris Klein), Dana Sue, and Helen they are all huddling together in the aftermath of a car accident on prom night that resulted in the injury of Maddie's son Kyle (Logan Allen) and an unknown passenger. Prior to the accident, Kyle had rushed out of a prom afterparty due to an argument with his older brother Tyler (Carson Rowland...
Sweet Magnolias follows best friends Maddie Townsend (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue Sullivan (Brooke Elliott), and Helen Decatur (Heather Headley) through the ups and downs of divorce, starting a business, and trying to raise a family in the small town of Serenity. When we last see Maddie, her ex-husband Bill (Chris Klein), Dana Sue, and Helen they are all huddling together in the aftermath of a car accident on prom night that resulted in the injury of Maddie's son Kyle (Logan Allen) and an unknown passenger. Prior to the accident, Kyle had rushed out of a prom afterparty due to an argument with his older brother Tyler (Carson Rowland...
- 7/25/2020
- by Grayson Gilcrease
- Popsugar.com
Netflix has picked up a second season of “Sweet Magnolias,” the streamer announced on Wednesday.
Main cast members JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley are all slated to return for the new season.
Based on the popular series of novels by author Sherryl Woods, the series follows three lifelong best friends Maddie (Swisher), Dana Sue (Elliott), and Helen (Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
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The 10-episode first season premiered back in May and proved to be a hit for Netflix, occupying a spot in the streamer’s Top 10 list for multiple weeks.
In an interview with Elle about the first season, Woods, who serves as an executive producer on the series, said a second season of the show would be a “further exploration of what’s been started this season.
Main cast members JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley are all slated to return for the new season.
Based on the popular series of novels by author Sherryl Woods, the series follows three lifelong best friends Maddie (Swisher), Dana Sue (Elliott), and Helen (Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Also Read: Netflix's Average Subscribers Only Watch 2% of Service's Library Each Year
The 10-episode first season premiered back in May and proved to be a hit for Netflix, occupying a spot in the streamer’s Top 10 list for multiple weeks.
In an interview with Elle about the first season, Woods, who serves as an executive producer on the series, said a second season of the show would be a “further exploration of what’s been started this season.
- 7/23/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Sweet Magnolias will return for a second go-round. Netflix has renewed the series for a second season, with stars Joanna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley all set to return.
Sweet Magnolias, based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels published by Harlequin imprint Mira books, follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
2020 Netflix Pilots & Series Orders
Sweet Magnolias and Virgin River are part of Netflix’s push into the romance drama space, both based on bestselling novels with female protagonists. Virgin River is slated to premiere its second season later this year.
Woods executive produces with Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind) who also serves as showrunner. Dan Paulson, whose Daniel L. Paulson Productions is producing, also serves as executive producer.
Sweet Magnolias, based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels published by Harlequin imprint Mira books, follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
2020 Netflix Pilots & Series Orders
Sweet Magnolias and Virgin River are part of Netflix’s push into the romance drama space, both based on bestselling novels with female protagonists. Virgin River is slated to premiere its second season later this year.
Woods executive produces with Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind) who also serves as showrunner. Dan Paulson, whose Daniel L. Paulson Productions is producing, also serves as executive producer.
- 7/23/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Sweet Magnolias” has been renewed for a second season, Netflix announced Thursday.
This means that yes, the identity and fate of the passenger in Kyle’s (Logan Allen) car accident that served as the cliffhanger for the first season finale will finally be revealed.
The first season of the dramatic small-screen adaptation of Sherryl Woods’ novel franchise of the same name launched this May. The show stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley as a trio of lifelong best friends who lean on each other through relationship ups and downs of both the familial and romantic kind, in addition to embarking upon a new joint professional venture.
“Sweet Magnolias” was brought to life on the streamer by showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson. Woods also serves as an executive producer, alongside Dan Paulson. The series is a Daniel L. Paulson production.
The show also stars Chris Klein, Justin Bruening, Anneliese Judge and Carson Rowland.
This means that yes, the identity and fate of the passenger in Kyle’s (Logan Allen) car accident that served as the cliffhanger for the first season finale will finally be revealed.
The first season of the dramatic small-screen adaptation of Sherryl Woods’ novel franchise of the same name launched this May. The show stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley as a trio of lifelong best friends who lean on each other through relationship ups and downs of both the familial and romantic kind, in addition to embarking upon a new joint professional venture.
“Sweet Magnolias” was brought to life on the streamer by showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson. Woods also serves as an executive producer, alongside Dan Paulson. The series is a Daniel L. Paulson production.
The show also stars Chris Klein, Justin Bruening, Anneliese Judge and Carson Rowland.
- 7/23/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Black makeup artist Denise Tunnell has over 84 credits to her name. Her films include, “Mean Girls 2,” “Stomp the Yard,” “The Notebook,” “Furious 7” and most recently, Netflix’s “Sweet Magnolias.” Despite that body of work, Tunnell is still asked on job interviews, “What White actors have you done?” She would rather be asked, “Can you do a White actress?”
Conversations about diversity and representation haven’t stopped for Tunnell. They’re continuing, only getting louder. She’s asked on Zoom calls to discuss such topics. And she says yes because she is aware of younger makeup artists coming up behind her. She wants to make things better for the next generation of artists.
Tunnell talks to Variety about her experiences and challenges as a Black makeup artist, and how a show like “Sweet Magnolias” is reflective of society through its representation of Blacks and People of color.
When you...
Conversations about diversity and representation haven’t stopped for Tunnell. They’re continuing, only getting louder. She’s asked on Zoom calls to discuss such topics. And she says yes because she is aware of younger makeup artists coming up behind her. She wants to make things better for the next generation of artists.
Tunnell talks to Variety about her experiences and challenges as a Black makeup artist, and how a show like “Sweet Magnolias” is reflective of society through its representation of Blacks and People of color.
When you...
- 7/22/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
JoAnna Garcia Swisher will replace Monica Potter as the lead of Netflix’s upcoming romantic drama “Sweet Magnolias,” a Netflix spokesperson told TheWrap on Thursday.
Swisher joins previously announced stars Brooke Elliott (“Drop Dead Diva”) and Heather Headley (“Chicago Med’s”) on the 10-episode show, which is based on a book series by Sherryl Woods about three women who have been best friends since childhood in the fictional charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina. Jamie Lynn Spears was also cast on the drama.
The “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World” alum will play Maddie Townsend (the role was originally given to Potter), who Netflix describes as “a low-key but resolute, warm and loving woman with a vocabulary like Southern poetry. She finds herself at a crossroads in her life and her best friends are trying desperately to convince her that now is the time for reinvention.”
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Swisher joins previously announced stars Brooke Elliott (“Drop Dead Diva”) and Heather Headley (“Chicago Med’s”) on the 10-episode show, which is based on a book series by Sherryl Woods about three women who have been best friends since childhood in the fictional charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina. Jamie Lynn Spears was also cast on the drama.
The “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World” alum will play Maddie Townsend (the role was originally given to Potter), who Netflix describes as “a low-key but resolute, warm and loving woman with a vocabulary like Southern poetry. She finds herself at a crossroads in her life and her best friends are trying desperately to convince her that now is the time for reinvention.”
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- 8/1/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Former Kevin (Probably) Saves The World star JoAnna Garcia Swisher is set to lead the cast Netflix’s upcoming series Sweet Magnolias. She replaces Monica Potter who had been originally tapped for the role.
Sweet Magnolias, based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels published by Harlequin imprint Mira books, is set in the charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina. It centers on three women, played by Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley, best friends since childhood.
Swisher will play Maddie Townsend, a low-key but resolute, warm and loving woman with a vocabulary like Southern poetry. She finds herself at a crossroads in her life and her best friends are trying desperately to convince her that now is the time for reinvention.
Woods executive produce with Sheryl J. Anderson, who also serves as showrunner. Dan Paulson, whose Daniel L. Paulson Productions is producing, also serves as executive producer.
Sweet Magnolias, based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels published by Harlequin imprint Mira books, is set in the charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina. It centers on three women, played by Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley, best friends since childhood.
Swisher will play Maddie Townsend, a low-key but resolute, warm and loving woman with a vocabulary like Southern poetry. She finds herself at a crossroads in her life and her best friends are trying desperately to convince her that now is the time for reinvention.
Woods executive produce with Sheryl J. Anderson, who also serves as showrunner. Dan Paulson, whose Daniel L. Paulson Productions is producing, also serves as executive producer.
- 8/1/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jamie Lynn Spears, star of “Zoey 101” and sister to pop star Britney Spears, has joined the cast of upcoming Netflix series “Sweet Magnolias.”
Spears will play Noreen Fitzgibbons, “a young woman who is determined to build a new life for herself after a series of bad choices,” according to Netflix.
Set in the charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina, the 10-episode show is based on a book series by Sherryl Woods about three women who have been best friends since childhood. Woods will serve as an executive producer for the series.
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Monica Potter (“Parenthood”), Brooke Elliott (“Drop Dead Diva”) and Heather Headley (“Chicago Med’s”) were announced as series leads on the romantic drama in May.
Potter will play Maddie Townsend, “a low-key but resolute, warm and loving woman with a vocabulary like Southern poetry. She finds...
Spears will play Noreen Fitzgibbons, “a young woman who is determined to build a new life for herself after a series of bad choices,” according to Netflix.
Set in the charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina, the 10-episode show is based on a book series by Sherryl Woods about three women who have been best friends since childhood. Woods will serve as an executive producer for the series.
Also Read: Netflix in July: Here's Every New and Expiring Title
Monica Potter (“Parenthood”), Brooke Elliott (“Drop Dead Diva”) and Heather Headley (“Chicago Med’s”) were announced as series leads on the romantic drama in May.
Potter will play Maddie Townsend, “a low-key but resolute, warm and loving woman with a vocabulary like Southern poetry. She finds...
- 7/1/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Chris Klein (The Flash), Jamie Lynn Spears and Justin Bruening (Good Behavior) are set as series regulars opposite Monica Potter, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley in Netflix’s upcoming series Sweet Magnolias.
Based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels published by Harlequin imprint Mira books, Sweet Magnolias is set in the charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina. It centers on three women, best friends since childhood.
Klein will play Bill Townsend, Serenity’s leading pediatrician who struggles to navigate life in a small town after an unexpected fall from grace.
Spears will portray Noreen Fitzgibbons, a young woman who came to Serenity to work as a nurse. After a sequence of bad choices, she is determined to build a new life in her new city.
Bruening will play Cal Maddox, a former professional baseball player who arrived in Serenity looking for a fresh start.
Based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels published by Harlequin imprint Mira books, Sweet Magnolias is set in the charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina. It centers on three women, best friends since childhood.
Klein will play Bill Townsend, Serenity’s leading pediatrician who struggles to navigate life in a small town after an unexpected fall from grace.
Spears will portray Noreen Fitzgibbons, a young woman who came to Serenity to work as a nurse. After a sequence of bad choices, she is determined to build a new life in her new city.
Bruening will play Cal Maddox, a former professional baseball player who arrived in Serenity looking for a fresh start.
- 7/1/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Monica Potter, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley have been cast as the leads on Netflix’s upcoming romantic drama series “Sweet Magnolias.”
Set in the charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina, the 10-episode show is based on a Sherryl Woods book series published by Harlequin’s Mira Books, about three women who have been best friends since childhood.
“Parenthood” alum Potter will play Maddie Townsend, “a low-key but resolute, warm and loving woman with a vocabulary like Southern poetry. She finds herself at a crossroads in her life and her best friends are trying desperately to convince her that now is the time for reinvention.”
“Drop Dead Diva” star Elliott has been cast as Dana Sue Sullivan. Per Netflix, “Everyone knows Dana Sue Sullivan as the strong-willed owner and head chef of Sullivan’s Restaurant, a cherished spot in the town of Serenity.
Set in the charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina, the 10-episode show is based on a Sherryl Woods book series published by Harlequin’s Mira Books, about three women who have been best friends since childhood.
“Parenthood” alum Potter will play Maddie Townsend, “a low-key but resolute, warm and loving woman with a vocabulary like Southern poetry. She finds herself at a crossroads in her life and her best friends are trying desperately to convince her that now is the time for reinvention.”
“Drop Dead Diva” star Elliott has been cast as Dana Sue Sullivan. Per Netflix, “Everyone knows Dana Sue Sullivan as the strong-willed owner and head chef of Sullivan’s Restaurant, a cherished spot in the town of Serenity.
- 5/30/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Monica Potter (Parenthood), Brooke Elliott (Drop Dead Diva) and Heather Headley (Chicago Med) are set as the leads of Netflix’s upcoming series Sweet Magnolias.
Netflix last fall made a push into the romance drama space, giving 10-episode series orders to Virgin River and Sweet Magnolias, both based on bestselling novels with female protagonists.
Sweet Magnolias, based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels published by Harlequin imprint Mira books, is set in the charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina. It centers on three women, best friends since childhood.
Potter will play Maddie Townsend, a low-key but resolute, warm and loving woman with a vocabulary like Southern poetry. She finds herself at a crossroads in her life and her best friends are trying desperately to convince her that now is the time for reinvention.
Elliott plays Dana Sue Sullivan. Everyone knows her as the strong-willed owner and head chef of Sullivan’s Restaurant,...
Netflix last fall made a push into the romance drama space, giving 10-episode series orders to Virgin River and Sweet Magnolias, both based on bestselling novels with female protagonists.
Sweet Magnolias, based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels published by Harlequin imprint Mira books, is set in the charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina. It centers on three women, best friends since childhood.
Potter will play Maddie Townsend, a low-key but resolute, warm and loving woman with a vocabulary like Southern poetry. She finds herself at a crossroads in her life and her best friends are trying desperately to convince her that now is the time for reinvention.
Elliott plays Dana Sue Sullivan. Everyone knows her as the strong-willed owner and head chef of Sullivan’s Restaurant,...
- 5/30/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Some 778 showrunners and screenwriters have signed a statement saying that they will fire their agents if the WGA fails to reach an agreement with the Association of Talent Agents for a new franchise agreement. Signers include a slew of A-listers, including Greg Berlanti, Alfonso Cuaron, James L. Brooks, Aaron Sorkin, Norman Lear, Shonda Rhimes, Seth MacFarlane, Mike Schur, Tina Fey, Joss Whedon, Kenya Barris, Peter Farrelly, Oliver Stone, John Wells, Matthew Weiner, Noah Hawley, Vince Gilligan, John Singleton, David Chase, Barry Jenkins, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Colin Trevorrow, Eric Roth, David Shore, David Simon, Shawn Ryan, Lena Waithe, Paul Haggis, Mindy Kaling, Drew Goddard, Jenji Kohan, Carlton Cuse, Howard Gordon, Kurt Sutter, Krista Vernoff, Mara Brock Akil, Danny Strong, Rob McElhenney, Jason Katims, Terence Winter, Peter Lenkov, Michelle and Robert King, Al Jean, Robert Towne, Gloria Calderon Kellett, Kevin Williamson, Darren Star, Rashida Jones, Pamela Adlon, WGA West president David A. Goodman...
- 3/23/2019
- by David Robb and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has ordered TV adaptations of the romance novel book series “Virgin River” and “Sweet Magnolias,” the streamer announced Thursday. Both female-led dramas will consist of 10 episodes.
“Virgin River” is a contemporary romance based on the beloved Harlequin book series penned by author Robyn Carr. There are now 20 books in the New York Times best-selling “Virgin River” series, and together they have sold more than 13 million copies.
Here is the official logline for the series: Melinda Monroe answers an ad to work as a nurse practitioner in the remote California town of Virgin River thinking it will be the perfect place to start fresh and leave her painful memories behind. But she soon discovers that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected and that she must learn to heal herself before she can truly make Virgin River her home.
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“Virgin River” is a contemporary romance based on the beloved Harlequin book series penned by author Robyn Carr. There are now 20 books in the New York Times best-selling “Virgin River” series, and together they have sold more than 13 million copies.
Here is the official logline for the series: Melinda Monroe answers an ad to work as a nurse practitioner in the remote California town of Virgin River thinking it will be the perfect place to start fresh and leave her painful memories behind. But she soon discovers that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected and that she must learn to heal herself before she can truly make Virgin River her home.
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- 9/27/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Netflix is making a push into the romance drama space, giving 10-episode series orders to two scripted dramas, Virgin River and Sweet Magnolias, based on the best-selling novels by Robyn Carr and Sherryl Woods.
The Virgin River series, produced by Reel World Management and Roma Roth, is a contemporary romance based on Carr’s Harlequin book series. It centers around Melinda Monroe, who answers an ad to work as a nurse practitioner in the remote California town of Virgin River thinking it will be the perfect place to start fresh and leave her painful memories behind. But she soon discovers that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected and that she must learn to heal herself before she can truly make Virgin River her home.
Sue Tenney will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Roth and Chris Perry will executive produce. Production is slated to begin next year.
The Virgin River series, produced by Reel World Management and Roma Roth, is a contemporary romance based on Carr’s Harlequin book series. It centers around Melinda Monroe, who answers an ad to work as a nurse practitioner in the remote California town of Virgin River thinking it will be the perfect place to start fresh and leave her painful memories behind. But she soon discovers that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected and that she must learn to heal herself before she can truly make Virgin River her home.
Sue Tenney will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Roth and Chris Perry will executive produce. Production is slated to begin next year.
- 9/27/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has given series orders to two dramas based on popular romance-novel series.
“Virgin River” tells the story of Melinda Monroe, who answers an ad to work as a nurse practitioner in the remote California town of Virgin River thinking it will be the perfect place to start fresh and leave her painful memories behind. But she soon discovers that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected and that she must learn to heal herself before she can truly make Virgin River her home. The show is based on the Harlequin book series of the same name by author Robyn Carr. There are now twenty books in the “Virgin River” series, and together they have sold more than 13 million copies.
Set to start production later this year, “Virgin River”is being produced for Netflix by Reel World Management and Roma Roth. Sue Tenney will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
“Virgin River” tells the story of Melinda Monroe, who answers an ad to work as a nurse practitioner in the remote California town of Virgin River thinking it will be the perfect place to start fresh and leave her painful memories behind. But she soon discovers that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected and that she must learn to heal herself before she can truly make Virgin River her home. The show is based on the Harlequin book series of the same name by author Robyn Carr. There are now twenty books in the “Virgin River” series, and together they have sold more than 13 million copies.
Set to start production later this year, “Virgin River”is being produced for Netflix by Reel World Management and Roma Roth. Sue Tenney will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
- 9/27/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
Move over Colin Firth, Lifetime is reportedly looking at adapting a modern-day version of "Pride and Prejudice" for the small screen, to be produced by Jennifer Love Hewitt.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hewitt and Lifetime are joining forces for "Darcy's Town," which will take place in a small Virginia town in the present day. The script is being penned by "Charmed" writer-producer Sheryl J. Anderson and the project originated at Hewitt's production company, Fedora Films.
Hewitt and Lifetime have an existing relationship, since the star currently headlines the network's drama series "The Client List," which was renewed for a second season earlier this year. Lifetime recently signed a first-look development deal with Fedora, and "Darcy's Town" joins a number of other projects Hewitt is working on with the cable network.
The most enduring version of "Pride and Prejudice" was a British television adaptation produced in 1995, starring Colin Firth as Mr.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hewitt and Lifetime are joining forces for "Darcy's Town," which will take place in a small Virginia town in the present day. The script is being penned by "Charmed" writer-producer Sheryl J. Anderson and the project originated at Hewitt's production company, Fedora Films.
Hewitt and Lifetime have an existing relationship, since the star currently headlines the network's drama series "The Client List," which was renewed for a second season earlier this year. Lifetime recently signed a first-look development deal with Fedora, and "Darcy's Town" joins a number of other projects Hewitt is working on with the cable network.
The most enduring version of "Pride and Prejudice" was a British television adaptation produced in 1995, starring Colin Firth as Mr.
- 12/12/2012
- by Laura Prudom
- Huffington Post
Move over Colin Firth, Lifetime is reportedly looking at adapting a modern-day version of "Pride and Prejudice" for the small screen, to be produced by Jennifer Love Hewitt.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hewitt and Lifetime are joining forces for "Darcy's Town," which will take place in a small Virginia town in the present day. The script is being penned by "Charmed" writer-producer Sheryl J. Anderson and the project originated at Hewitt's production company, Fedora Films.
Hewitt and Lifetime have an existing relationship, since the star currently headlines the network's drama series "The Client List," which was renewed for a second season earlier this year. Lifetime recently signed a first-look development deal with Fedora, and "Darcy's Town" joins a number of other projects Hewitt is working on with the cable network.
The most enduring version of "Pride and Prejudice" was a British television adaptation produced in 1995, starring Colin Firth as Mr.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hewitt and Lifetime are joining forces for "Darcy's Town," which will take place in a small Virginia town in the present day. The script is being penned by "Charmed" writer-producer Sheryl J. Anderson and the project originated at Hewitt's production company, Fedora Films.
Hewitt and Lifetime have an existing relationship, since the star currently headlines the network's drama series "The Client List," which was renewed for a second season earlier this year. Lifetime recently signed a first-look development deal with Fedora, and "Darcy's Town" joins a number of other projects Hewitt is working on with the cable network.
The most enduring version of "Pride and Prejudice" was a British television adaptation produced in 1995, starring Colin Firth as Mr.
- 12/11/2012
- by Laura Prudom
- Aol TV.
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