Alison Sweeney, Ashley Williams Star, Produce Hallmark's Two-Part Barcelona Films

Alison Sweeney and Ashley Williams are starring in two new Hallmark movies, To Barcelona, With Love and To Barcelona, Forever, set and filmed entirely in Barcelona, Spain. The films are unique for Hallmark as they feature two women sharing the lead roles and focus on their friendship alongside individual romantic storylines. Sweeney plays Erica, an American translator who secretly alters a novel, while Williams portrays Anna, the book's author who visits Barcelona for a signing event, leading to complications and eventual friendship. The idea for the movies originated from Williams' personal struggles with writing and was inspired during a late-night encounter where they realized Sweeney's fluency in Spanish would fit perfectly. Both actresses also serve as producers, and their on-screen chemistry reflects a long-standing friendship that has grown through shared creative projects and support. These films mark a notable shift in Hallmark's storytelling by emphasizing female friendship and collaboration in leading roles.