Hallmark Channel to Honor Jane Austen with February 'Loveuary' Movies Inspired by the Author's Work

The network will premiere four all-new films — starring Mallory Jansen, Alison Sweeney, Deborah Ayorinde and more — in February

Calling all Jane Austen lovers!

Hallmark Channel announced they are honoring the beloved author with Loveuary with Jane Austen, a month of original movie premieres inspired by the author’s work, in February. A new film will premiere each Saturday.

“Jane Austen’s stories are timeless and continue to resonate with readers and viewers of all ages,” Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President of Programming at Hallmark Media, said in a statement. “Our movies will bring her beloved characters to life in fresh, new ways and honor the many women who continue to be inspired by them.”

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The tribute kicks off Saturday, Feb. 3 with the premiere of Paging Mr. Darcy — starring Mallory Jansen and Will Kemp — which chronicles how “a love of Austen’s stories helps two people to overcome their pride and admit to their belief in love,” according to a release from Hallmark.

Hallmark Channel will also debut Love and Jane with Alison Sweeney and Benjamin Ayres, which tells the story of a woman who finds guidance from Austen “quite literally” as well as An American in Austen — starring Eliza Bennett, Nicholas Bishop and Nell Barlow — which chronicles “a librarian who thinks that no man can live up to Mr. Darcy gets an unexpected chance to find out if that’s true.”

The month of premieres concludes with a “sumptuously beautiful adaptation” of Sense & Sensibility with Deborah Ayorinde, Bethany Antonia, Dan Jeannotte and Akil Largie.

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In addition to the Austen-inspired films, the network is launching a virtual Hallmark Channel Book Club led by Hallmark Channel’s Chief Fan Officer Jenny Forwark (@chieffanofficerhmk). Viewers will be able to discuss “this season’s Loveuary premieres, the legacy of Jane Austen, and the importance of female-focused storytelling.”

Fans can get the celebration of Austen started early by reading two of the author’s classics, Pride & Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility ahead of the club’s discussions on Jan. 25 and Feb. 15.

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Loveuary with Jane Austen kicks off with the premiere of Paging Mr. Darcy on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel.

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