Hallmark Stars Who've Never Worked Together But Should

It's not unusual for actors to work with the same stars on multiple occasions. For example, Adam Sandler is known for repeatedly teaming up with some of his favorite comedy co-stars, like Jennifer Aniston and Steve Buscemi. It's the same with actors on the Hallmark Channel. Stars like Nikki DeLoach and Andrew W. Walker frequently gravitate toward working with each other, having starred in five of the network's signature made-for-TV movies together between 2016 and 2023. Their instant connection made their ongoing working relationship a no-brainer, DeLoach revealed to ET. "We are so similar; from the first movie, it was like, 'You, me, this is it,'" she said.

However, other Hallmark stars haven't had the chance to work together as much as they would have liked. Cameron Mathison is very keen to team up with his "Very, Very, Valentine" co-star Danica McKellar again if the opportunity arises. Meanwhile, Chris McNally told International Business Times that he's hoping to co-star in a movie with Emilie Ullerup after sharing one scene with her in "Heart of Christmas."

But, there's also a host of Hallmark Media stars who, despite having been working with the network for years, haven't had a chance to work together yet — and a few who haven't even met yet. Thankfully, though, some of the network's biggest stars, like Lacey Chabert, who has been with Hallmark for over a decade, have been vocal about the collaborations they want in the future. So, let's dive into all the team ups we want to see from Hallmark stars who've never worked together but should.

Lacey Chabert is another Hallmark actor who has been a regular fixture on viewers' screens for years. She's appeared in over 35 of the channel's movies since 2010. Her first film for the network, "Elevator Girl" saw her reunite with her "Mean Girls" co-star Jonathan Bennett, and since then Chabert has starred alongside plenty of Hallmark's leading men. The network has given her unlimited opportunities to grow as an actor and filmmaker, taking an interest in the behind-the-scenes work as an executive producer. "I found a real home in Hallmark," she told Vulture. "I'm able to be more of who I am here than possibly anywhere else I've worked."

She told the outlet that the thing she loves the most about working with the network is getting to play characters who have similar values and traditions to her in real life. Additionally, starring in Hallmark movies allows her to make films that make people feel good, like "The Wedding Veil" series. Chabert considers herself a Hallmark "lifer" and is open to working on different genres and styles of film, such as Hallmark's classic mystery movies. In one of them, she hope's to have the opportunity to finally work with Cameron Mathison, star of the "Murder, She Baked" films. "He's such a good guy, he's so talented, and I consider him a friend and it would be fun for us to work together," she told International Business Times. Unfortunately, for now, it's a mystery when this collaboration will happen.

Nikki DeLoach clearly envisions a long career with Hallmark Media, and the network feels the same way. Lisa Hamilton Daly, the Executive Vice President of Programming at Hallmark, gushed about the actor. "Nikki is one of those rare actors who has a range of skills that allows her to play both comedy and drama while making it look effortless. Her warmth and likability shine through in every role she takes on, making her a favorite among our viewers," she told Deadline.

Of course, viewers love DeLoach's on-screen chemistry with her regular screen partner Andrew W. Walker, but there should also be other collaborations in the works. "The Gift of Peace" star isn't just in talks with Cameron Mathison, Wes Brown is also on her radar. "I love him. He's a dear friend, and we were supposed to do a movie together years ago where we were supposed to sing... [so], I'd love to do a movie involving music with him," she revealed to International Business Times.

Hallmark viewers already know Brown has the chops for a musical rom-com, having sung the Elvis Presley hit "Can't Help Falling In Love" with Kellie Pickler when the pair starred in "Wedding at Graceland" together. Meanwhile DeLoach has been showing off her vocal range since her days on "The All-New Mickey Mouse Club," so we're sure this duo would pull off an entertaining musical rom-com if they had the chance to work together.

After appearing in over 50 episodes of the long-running Canadian drama "Heartland" and guest starring in shows like "The Vampire Diaries" and "Supernatural," Cindy Busby found a home for herself at Hallmark. Now, she's best known for sharing the screen with Lachlan Nieboer in "Royal Hearts," and starring opposite Ryan Paevey in the "Mr. Darcy" movies.

In her Hallmark actor bio, Busby is praised for her work ethic, so it's not surprising she's starred in over two dozen made-for-TV movies for the network. Many of Busby's projects have been Hallmark Mystery movies, like the "Hailey Dean Mystery" series. She has this in common with fellow Hallmark mainstay Andrew W. Walker, who is the star of his own Hallmark Mystery franchise, the "Curious Caterer," which premiered in 2022. "It's exactly what I would hope for in my evolution [on] Hallmark," he said of the franchise to Us Weekly.

Now, Busby wants them to team up as they haven't had the chance to share the screen, despite having starred in over 35 Hallmark movies between them. Busby shared her hopes with International Business Times, saying: "I feel like I'd heard of him a lot and I hadn't ever worked with him or really met him in person, so I would actually really love to work with him because he also is originally from Montréal, as am I, as well. I feel like we might bring some nice east coast Canadian flavor to it, which would be awesome."

In 2022, "Christmas Made to Order" actor Jonathan Bennett starred in the Hallmark Channel's first LGBTQIA+-led Christmas movie with George Krissa. He told ET while being in "The Holiday Sitter" meant a lot to him, he knew it meant even more to viewers. "Representation matters and I know so many people are going to see this and feel so included at the holiday table this year. So it just feels great," Bennett said.

"Winter in Veil" star, Tyler Hynes, has also been vocal about telling stories that aren't always boy-meets-girl rom-coms and has found that Hallmark shares the same goal. "Hallmark, I believe, is more interested in those kinds of stories from the conversations that I've had, just telling a more diverse palette of stories," he told ET. Hynes' 2022 holiday movie "Three Wise Men and a Baby" did this. The film focused on three brothers who (unsurprisingly) took care of a baby during the holidays. Hynes loved the focus on the brotherly relationship in this feature. He noted, "It keeps things more fresh and more exciting." Although it still has the signature heartwarming feeling of a Hallmark movie, he added.

Bennett and Hynes have been keeping quiet about their upcoming projects, but it seems their interests align when it comes to the type of Hallmark movies they make. Both actors are keen to diverge from always telling heterosexual romances and make movies for everyone. The duo have yet to work together on the Hallmark Channel, but they'd certainly bring something interesting to the screen if they did.

Ryan Paevey might be best known as Donovan Darcy to Hallmark viewers. But, playing the titular character in the "Mr. Darcy" duology is just one of his many roles with the network. He provides Hallmark fans with year-round entertainment, having starred in a variety of seasonal features from "A Summer Romance," to "Harvest Love," to "Coyote Creek Christmas."

It's not unusual to see Paevey appearing in multiple features a year. The actor told Fansided that he loves to work and prefers to stay busy all the time as it gives him a great sense of fulfillment. With that said, it's not that surprising that he's always thinking about what comes next. Paevey revealed his culture hopes to International Business Times, admitting he has his sights set on working with "A December Bride" star Jessica Lowndes. "I think Jessica Lowndes and I very nearly started something together and then, I think, scheduling didn't work out," he revealed.

The "90210" alum has been working with Hallmark since 2015 — starring in a string of Christmas movies, before taking a sunny romp in the Mediterranean with Jeremy Jordan in "Mix Up in the Mediterranean." However, Lowndes is one of many Hallmark stars who made a move to GAC, signing a four picture deal with the network. But, unlike Candace Cameron Bure, she confirmed to The List that her move to Hallmark's competitor isn't permanent, so something could still be on the cards for Paevey and Lowndes in the future.

Speaking of former co-stars reuniting on screen for their first Hallmark project — "The Flash" star Danielle Panabaker has a pretty impressive team up in mind. She revealed to International Business Times that she wants to set something up with fellow "Arrowverse" co-star Tom Cavanagh. Alongside appearing in the superhero series, the pair have both starred in a handful of Hallmark movies. Panabaker notably starred opposite Matt Long in "Christmas Joy" while Cavanagh has teamed up with Kimberly Williams-Paisley on the "Darrow and Darrow" mystery film series.

With Cavanagh focusing on mystery content for Hallmark, something in this genre could be a good fit for them. And showcasing a bit of Caitlin Snow's smarts and problem-solving skills in a new character might be a way for Panabaker to add a few Easter eggs for "The Flash" to the channel. However, if and when this team up happens, Panabaker and Cavanagh may also do well choosing something of lighter fayre and leave "The Flash" behind them. That's certainly what the Disney Channel alum liked so much about her 2018 Hallmark feature, "Christmas Joy." "I was really able to lean into the lightness when I started this movie. You know, we don't always get to laugh a lot on the set of The Flash," she explained in a separate International Business Times interview. We're sure all of Panabaker and Cavanagh's fans could get behind these two starring in a Hallmark comedy together. We'll keep our fingers crossed.