'Aurora Teagarden Mysteries' Return With a New Star
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When Candace Cameron Bure left Hallmark Channel for and exclusive overall deal with Great American Family, fans wondered if they would ever see another Aurora Teagarden mystery movie. Bure starred in the popular franchise that spawned 18 films for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and there were no plans to stop, but after Bure's defection, it was unclear how they would proceed. Would the series be canceled? Could they recast Bure's leading role as Aurora Teagarden?
The network decided to reimagine the series with a young Aurora Teagarden just starting to hone her sleuthing skills. To tie the old and new together, they decided to have the ageless Marilu Henner reprise her role as Aida Teagarden, Aurora's mother. Henner, who looks almost exactly as she did when she starred in the 1978 series, Taxi, opposite Judd Hirsch and Tony Danza, could easily pull off playing mom to the 20-something Aurora in the reimagined series.
The first in the new reboot is Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New which finds our favorite librarian and crime fiction enthusiast solving a new mystery with her childhood friends. Here's everything we know about the movie including an Parade.com exclusive sneak peek!
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What is Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New about?
Post-college, Young Aurora Teagarden (Skyler Samuels) finds herself back home near her mother, Aida (Henner) in Lawrenceton to pursue her graduate degree. Working as a teacher’s assistant in a crime fiction class, Aurora is struggling to settle on a thesis. To support her schooling and life, Aurora also waitresses at the local diner, where she shares her love of researching true crime with her friend Sally (Kayla Heller), who is set to be married, and police officer Arthur (Evan Roderick). When Sally’s fiancé doesn’t show up for the wedding rehearsal, Maid of Honor Aurora gets Arthur to help her search for him. When they discover a body, everyone assumes it is Sally’s tardy groom, but when it turns out to be someone else, Sally’s fiancé becomes the main suspect.
Are the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries based on books?
Yes, many of the characters and plots are based off the Aurora Teagarden series of books written by Charlaine Harris. Harris also wrote the series of book True Blood is based on.
Meet the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New cast
Skyler Samuels (Aurora)
Young Aurora Teagarden is played by Skyler Samuels who dons the sleuthing cap in this fresh new take on the Aurora Teagarden franchise. The role was previously played by Candace Cameron Bure.
Samuels had a leading role in Ryan Murphy's Scream Queens on FX as well as Lifetime's The Gabby Petito Story. Other credits include American Horror Story: Freak Show and The Gifted.
Evan Roderick (Arthur)
Evan Roderick takes on the role of young Arthur, just a beat cop in the years before he makes detective. The role was previously played by Peter Benson. Roderick was previously on Spinning Out, Autumn in the City, and A Tale of Two Christmases.
Marilu Henner (Aida)
Henner returns as Aurora's mother, Aida, a real estate agent and fellow sleuther. IRL, Henner is one of a handful of people that has highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM) where she can recall, in detail, almost every moment of her life.
Kayla Heller (Sally)
Kayla Heller plays young Sally, a role originated by Lexi Doig in the previous movies. Heller has appeared in supporting roles in several Hallmark movies including Snowcoming, The 27-Hour Day, and Good Morning Christmas.
When does Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New premiere?
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New premieres on Friday, June 9 at 9 p.m. ET on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
When can I watch Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New again?
Sunday, June 11 at 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday, June 13 at 9 p.m. ET
Saturday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. ET
Sunday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET
Does Parade.com have a sneak peek of Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New?
We sure do! Check out the Parade.com exclusive first look at Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New.
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