EXCLUSIVE : Frankie Faison ( The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain) , Julia Chan ( Katy Keene ), Ian Harding ( Our Little Secret ) and Sydney Agudong ( Lilo and Stitch ) are set to headline Ripple , Hallmark+ ‘s upcoming drama series from Lionsgate Canada. Created by Michele Giannusa ( The Dead Girls Detective Agency ), Ripple revolves around four strangers whose lives start to serendipitously intersect. Set in New York City, the series follows the four — Walter (Faison), Kris (Chan), Nate (Harding) and Aria (Agudong) — who have unknowingly crossed paths many times but never met.
As they each face life’s challenges, their actions create a ripple effect that ultimately connects them. Ripple delivers a powerful message of hope: just wait for the rainbow, some of the best things in life can’t happen without the storm. “Walter, Kris, Nate and Aria are the heart of Ripple and it was essential that we get it right in casting those roles,” said Kelly Garrett, VP Programming at Hallmark Media.
“Frankie, Julia, Ian and Sydney are magic as our core four. We cannot wait for them to guide viewers through this romantic look at life and humanity in New York City.” Production on Ripple is underway in Toronto.
The hourlong drama series is slated to premiere on Hallmark+ in 2025. Ripple is executive produced by Giannusa, Joni Lefkowitz ( New Girl, Jane the Virgin ) who also serves as showrunner, Jocelyn Hamilton ( Burden of Truth) and Darren Giblin as well as Amanda Tapping ( S.
