Head Over Heels

Megan and Wendy are back with a brand-new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, where they take on Hallmark's latest release, Head Over Heels. As a Johnson Production acquisition, this film gives Megan and Wendy plenty to discuss. Tune in as your favorite Hallmark podcasters break down everything from the writing and acting to the unfortunate shoe designs.

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About Head Over Heels - (Hallmark Channel, 2024)

Head Over Heels is from Johnson Production Group.

Toronto-based actor-filmmaker Samantha Wan directed Head Over Heels. She has nine previous directing credits including Road Trip Romance for Hallmark in 2022.  

Christina Brandon-Gomez is credited with the story

Megan Hocking and Rickie Castaneda wrote the script

Megan Hocking has 10 previous writing credits including The Perfect Pairing, The Mistletoe Secret, and Merry Matrimony for Hallmark.

Rickie Castaneda has 18 previous writing credits with the same exact projects as Hocking. 

Rebecca Dalton plays Addison. Dalton most recently starred in Falling Like Snowflakes with Marcus Rosner during Christmas in July. She has a total of 32 previous acting credits including Christmas By Design, The Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating, and 19 episodes of The Good Witch for Hallmark.

Olivier Renaud stars as Austin, marking his second project with Hallmark. Earlier this year, he appeared in "Romance with a Twist." Before his Hallmark roles, Renaud showcased his talents with Cirque du Soleil, performing in Saltimbanco and The Beatles LOVE.

Alexandra Castillo plays Delaney Diaz. Castillo has 86 acting credits with four upcoming projects. She’s previously appeared in projects like The Handmaids Tale, Under the Banner of Heaven and A Teacher.

Veronica Hortiguela plays Claudia Conner (sister). Veronica has does voice work for animated shows like Pinkalicious & Peterrific and Hero Elementary. She has also appeared in a TV movie called Therapy Nightmares.

Michael Dickson appears as Tony Conner (dad). With 34 previous acting credit, this is his first role in a Hallmark movie. You can find him in movies like Obsession: Stalked by my Lover and The Lost Wife of Robert Durst.

Holly Jade Balmer plays Andrea. She has 12 acting credits including The Most Colorful Time of the Year from 2022 as well as a bunch of appearances in series’ like Paranormal Hotline, Hotel Paranormal and Haunted Hospitals.

This Hallmark title shouldn't be confused with the short-lived TV series from 1997 or the 2001 movie starring Monica Potter and Freddie Prinze Jr. — both of which share the same name.

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Our Thoughts on Head Over Heels

If you're new here, this space serves as a companion to our Hallmark Review podcast, where we dive deep into Hallmark's latest releases. Today, we're bringing you a comprehensive review of "Head Over Heels," which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, August 31, 2024. As always, we invite you to join us on Instagram and our Facebook group, Girls Gone Hallmark, to share your thoughts and engage with fellow Hallmark fans.

What We Liked

While "Head Over Heels" had many ups and downs, there were some standout elements that caught our attention:

Alexandra Castillo as Delaney Diaz: For many of us, Alexandra Castillo was the star of the show. Playing the demanding boss, Delaney Diaz, she brought a level of sophistication and talent that elevated the film. Her portrayal of a Miranda