Smith is best known for her work in crisis management where she has served as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies. Her real-life experience as a “fixer” served as the inspiration for the character Olivia Pope Scandal, on which she served as executive producer. Redemption in CherrySprings will be her first project for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. The movie stars Rochelle Aytes, Keith Robinson and Frankie Faison and will premiere on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Here’s what we know so far about the movie that we may see as early as this fall. Investigative journalist Melanie (Aytes) heads back to her hometown of Cherry Springs for a much-needed break where her Uncle Joe (Faison) welcomes her with open arms. Her quiet retreat is disrupted when her childhood friend goes missing so Melanie uses her investigative skills to find out more about his sudden disappearance. Quiz: How Well Do You Know Hallmark’s Classic Movies? Detective Jake Collins (Robinson) catches the missing persons case. He doesn’t approve of Melanie’s methods but he can’t deny her contributions have been helpful. As they work together, they follow a path of twists and turns that leads them to a shocking truth. “As a storyteller and communicator, being able to connect with the Hallmark brand is something I’m thrilled about and so pleased to be part of the Hallmark family,” Smith said. Keep an eye on parade.com for exclusives on this film! Next, you can now sip Hallmark Channel wine while you watch!
