WHEN CALLS THE HEART Receives SAG-AFTRA Exemption for Season 11 Filming
By Movieguide® Contributor
WHEN CALLS THE HEART is one of the few projects that have received an exemption from SAG-AFTRA amid the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes.
The show’s 10th season premiered July 30, and the interim agreement means WHEN CALLS THE HEART’s cast and crew can proceed with work on Season 11.
WHEN CALLS THE HEART received an early pickup for Season 11 due to its popularity with viewers.
Hallmark’s executive vice president of programming, Lisa Hamilton Daly, called WHEN CALLS THE HEART “a standout amongst our Hallmark catalog” and said the network is “thrilled that we’re able to bring more stories of faith and community to the homes of millions of viewers.”
“We have so many more stories to tell,” actress and executive producer Erin Krakow added in a statement about the series renewal. “With our amazing cast, crew, and brilliant writers, there will be no shortage of romance and new adventures for the residents of Hope Valley. Having the Hearties continue this journey with us has meant the world and we are thrilled to share what’s in store these next two seasons.”
Deadline reported that 68 projects have been granted exemptions, including THE CHOSEN. Movieguide® reported:
THE CHOSEN resumed production for season 4 after receiving an exemption from the SAG, and wrapped filming on August 1.
Like every other scripted production, THE CHOSEN was forced to stop filming when the actors’ strike began on July 14. However, because the production is fully independent, it quickly received an exemption and became the first TV show able to continue production.
“Everyone’s thrilled to be at work … everyone was eager to finish,” creator and director, Dallas Jenkins told Religion News Service. “We were already done filming Episodes 1-4, so these last two weeks allow[ed] us to complete Episodes 5-8.”
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