Excitement around Lilley’s return has been building for weeks. The actress has teased upcoming projects on Instagram and previously shared that she would happily return to Hallmark if the right opportunity came along.
In 2021, Lilley left Hallmark to join Great American Family (GAF), where she worked for two years before choosing not to renew her contract. Despite the move, she made it clear that she maintained strong relationships across both networks.
“I’d be happy to work with Hallmark again at any point,” Lilley previously said, noting that she remains close with actors from both networks.
Once the premiere date for A Royal Setting surfaced online, Hallmark fans quickly shared their excitement:
- “I love Dan Jeannotte, and I loved the wine movie they did together.”
- “She does such a great job — I hope Hallmark uses her more.”
- “So happy she’s back. Can’t wait to see them together again!”
On Facebook, many fans echoed the same sentiment, calling for the return of more “OG Hallmark actors.”
🎬 What’s Next for Jen Lilley?
While A Royal Setting marks Lilley’s official return to Hallmark, there has been no confirmation yet about additional projects with the network.
Outside of Hallmark, Lilley will appear in the feature film Jimmy, premiering later this year and co-starring Sarah Drew. According to her IMDb page, she also has several other projects currently in development.
For now, Hallmark fans can mark their calendars and look forward to seeing Jen Lilley back where many believe she truly belongs.
