Guiding Emily on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (2023) – Trailer, Cast & Photos

Guiding Emily is a new film premiering September 8, 2023 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. The film is based on a book of the same name, and follows a women who navigates newfound blindness with the help of a guide dog. It joins other originals such as The More Love Grows and Big Sky River: The Bridal Path. Get details below, including cast, photos, trailer, plot and more.

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Guiding Emily Plot

After becoming permanently blind due to a rock-climbing accident, Emily (Sarah Drew) struggles to cope with her new reality. Meanwhile, a guide dog named Garth (voiced by Eric McCormack) is struggling with his rigorous training. Emily gets help from friend Matthew (Antonio Cupo) while trainer Katie (Sharon Taylor, “Nancy Drew”) works with Garth. Emily ends up being paired with Garth, and with the dog by her side, she takes on her biggest challenge yet – opening her heart.

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Guiding Emily Cast

Sarah Drew as Emily

Sarah Drew is an actress who starred on Grey’s Anatomy for 9 seasons. More recent credits include Freeform’s Cruel Summer and Apple TV+’s Amber Brown. She also produced and starred in Lifetime’s Reindeer Games Homecoming. Drew even directed the Emmy nominated Grey’s Anatomy: B-Team the Webisodes. The 42-year-old is married to husband Peter Lanfer and they have two children. They currently live in Los Angeles, California and Sarah often keeps her 4.1 million followers updated on her life via Instagram.

Antonio Cupo as Matt

Antonio Cupo is a Canadian actor. He is a familiar face to Hallmark movie viewers, since he starred in Christmas at The Golden Dragon, Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade and Hats Off to Christmas!. Lifetime movie fans will recognize Antonio from last year’s Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story. When he’s not working, he’s being a devoted father to his two children.

Eric McCormack as Garth

Eric McCormack is an actor known for portraying Will on Will & Grace. The 60-year-old is married to wife Janet Holden and they have a son together.

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Full Cast List

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Sarah Drew (Emily)

Antonio Cupo (Matthew)

Eric McCormack (Voice of Garth)

Sharon Taylor (Katie)

Christine Willes (Martha)

Matty Finochio (Drew)

Peter Benson (Mark)

Toby Levins (Connor)

Kerensa Cooper (Zoe)

Celina Martin (Lindy)

Laura Adkin (Steph)

Lillian Doucet-Roche (Gina)

Preston Jovan Drabble (Alex)

Julia Bonnett (Julie)

Linda Ko (Dr. Anderson)

Amy Amantea (Olivia)

David Attar (Carlo)

Mila Jones (Little Girl)

Alison Matthews (Doris)

Owen (Garth)

Michael Crestejo (Stunt Coordinator)

Breanna M. Watkins (Emily Stunt Double)

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Behind the Scenes

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When does the movie premiere?

Guiding Emily premieres Friday September 8 at 9/8c, only on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

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