The highly anticipated third season of Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias will drop on Thursday, July 20 with all 10 episodes. While you wait for the new season, here are 8 series or movies to check out featuring the cast of Sweet Magnolias including Brandon Quinn, Sam Ashby, Brooke Elliott, Carson Rowland, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Justin Bruening, Heather Headley, and Anneliese Judge.
Cloudy with a Chance of Christmas (2022) – Brandon Quinn (Ronnie Sullivan)
Who else is in it: Valery M. Ortiz, Audrey Landers, Fabiana Udenio, Nicole Bilderback, Deon Richmond, Sarah Jane Morris, Preston Sadleir
Synopsis: “When weather forecaster Bridget Torres is asked to co-host her network’s annual snowcast in the wintry town of Leavenworth with handsome Drake Kincaid, the morning show host and a longtime rival of hers, tension brews and romantic sparks fly between them on air.”
Where to watch: Crave, Lifetime
Desperate Riders (2022) – Sam Ashby (Jackson Lewis)
Who else is in it: Drew Waters, Vanessa Evigan, Victoria Pratt, Cowboy Troy, Rob Mayes, Trace Adkins, Tom Berenger, Brock O’Hurn
Synopsis: “A loner and a female sharpshooter must save a boy’s mother from a ruthless outlaw.”
Where to watch: Plex, Prime Video
Drop Dead Diva (2009-2014) – Brooke Elliott (Dana Sue Sullivan)
Who else is in it: Jackson Hurst, Margaret Cho, Kate Levering, April Bowlby, Josh Stamberg, Lex Medlin, Ben Feldman, Justin Deeley, Brooke D’Orsay, Jaime Ray Newman
Synopsis: “A vapid aspiring model killed in a car crash gets brought back to life as an intelligent, overweight lawyer, hoping to find the meaning of inner beauty.”
Where to watch: Apple TV, Plex
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022 – ) – Carson Rowland (Ty Townsend)
Who else is in it: Bailee Madison, Maia Reficco, Chandler Kinney, Malia Pyles, Zaria, Mallory Bechtel, Jordan Gonzalez, Elias Kacavas, Alex Aiono, Gabriella Pizzolo, Lea Salonga, Lilla Crawford, Brian Altemus
Synopsis: “Twenty years ago, a series of tragic events almost ripped Millwood apart. Now, in the present day, a brand-new set of Little Liars finds themselves tormented by an unknown assailant.”
Where to watch: Crave, Max
Reba (2001-2007) – JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Maddie Townsend)
Who else is in it: Reba McEntire, Christopher Rich, Melissa Peterman, Steve Howey, Scarlett Pomers, Mitch Holleman
Synopsis: “Reba McEntire stars as the titular character in this smash sitcom about a single mom of three, navigating life in a Houston suburb.”
Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu
Reindeer Games Homecoming (2022) – Justin Bruening (Cal Maddox)
Who else is in it: Sarah Drew, Ava Cheung, Dorian Giordano, Vanessa Burns, Brian Sills
Synopsis: “Mackenzie Graves (Sarah Drew) is determined to win the holiday “Reindeer Games” against her former mega-crush Chase (Justin Bruening) at all costs, and Chase finds himself eager to not only win the games but also to win her heart in “Reindeer Games Homecoming.””
Where to watch: Lifetime, Prime Video, Vudu
Respect (2021) – Heather Headley (Helen Decatur)
Who else is in it: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Tituss Burgess, Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige, Marc Maron, Kimberly Scott, Hailey Kilgore, Saycon Sengbloh, Gilbert Glenn Brown
Synopsis: “Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.”
Where to watch: MGM+, Vudu
Where’s Rose (2021) – Anneliese Judge (Annie Sullivan)
Who else is in it: Ty Simpkins, Cara AnnMarie, Skyler Elyse Philpot, Kathy Searle, Nick Basta, Joseph Gray
Synopsis: “When a little girl is found after going missing, only her older brother recognizes the evil force that has returned in her place.”
Where to watch: Tubi
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