This isn't Sarah Drew's or Eric McCormack's first time at the rodeo when it comes to performing in Hallmark films. Both are alums at the family film network, with Drew appearing in Hallmark's "Christmas in Vienna" and "One Summer." McCormack last worked with the channel in 2016 when he starred in "A Heavenly Christmas" (via IMDb).
To get ready for her latest Hallmark role as Emily in "Guiding Emily," Drew told TV Line she has immersed herself in the blind and partially sighted community. In order to convincingly convey such an important role to the audience, she also visited a service dog training facility to better understand how hard the dogs and their trainers work. In a statement, Drew praised Hallmark for also including two actors from the community to play in the film. "Guiding Emily walks the audience into this world in a moving, tender, educational, and compassionate way," Drew acknowledged. "I hope the audience will be as affected by this film as we all were making it."
"Guiding Emily" comes to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on September 8.
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