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Days of Our Lives<\/a><\/em> alum Jen Lilley<\/a><\/strong> (Theresa) just shared some major Hallmark news with fans.<\/p>\n Nearly four years after leaving Hallmark to sign an exclusive deal<\/a> with Great American Family<\/a>, Lilley is headed home again.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfacSIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox\ud83c\udfac<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The actress took to Instagram to share her exciting news. In a video shared from a trailer, Lilley used a voiceover of Ryan Gosling<\/strong>\u2019s Saturday Night Live <\/em>monologue<\/a> in 2024, where he joked he wasn\u2019t going to talk about the Barbie movie or his character in the film, Ken, only to talk about it.<\/p>\n Lilley showed a binder in her hand that revealed the name of her latest Hallmark<\/a> movie: A Royal Setting<\/em>. The film also stars Hallmark hunk Dan Jeannotte, <\/strong>best known for the Good Witch<\/em> films and show, as well as various Hallmark Christmas movies<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWell\u2026the secrets out\u201d was written across the video.<\/p>\n In her caption, Lilley revealed that A Royal Setting<\/em> premieres on Hallmark on Saturday, March 28. \u201cWe\u2019re so excited to officially announce A Royal Setting, starring Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte, premiering March 28 on Hallmark! Get ready for romance fit for royalty \ud83d\udc51\ud83d\udc96,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n Fans flocked to the comments to react to Lilley\u2019s news, including another Hallmark leading lady.Lacey Chabert<\/a><\/strong> expressed, \u201cSo excited for this!! \u2764\ufe0f,\u201d to which Lilley replied, \u201c@thereallacey<\/a> \ud83d\udc4f\u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udc51Me too!!\u201d<\/p>\n A couple of fans welcomed back Lilley by saying, \u201cWelcome back Jen!! \ud83d\ude4c I AM SOOOO HAPPY!!! \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u201d and \u201cWelcome Back!!!!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYAY!!!!!!! Best news ever!!!! \ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f\u201d insisted a fan. One fan added, \u201cCan’t wait to watch it. Your presence and charisma shine through in every role you take on. \u2764\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n More fan comments included, \u201cSo excited to see you in this new movie! Congrats, Jen! \ud83d\udc51\u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udfac\u2728\u201d and \u201cSo excited for you, QUEEN \ud83d\udc51 \ud83d\ude0d.\u201d<\/p>\n Related: \u2018The Young and the Restless\u2019 Casts Stacy Haiduk: Is She Leaving \u2018Days of Our Lives\u2019?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Although soap fans know Lilley best as Theresa from Days of Our Lives <\/em>or as temporary Maxie on General Hospital<\/em>,<\/a> the actress gained popularity on Hallmark. Lilley starred in numerous movies<\/a> for the network before moving to Great American Family.<\/p>\n News of Lilley\u2019s latest gig comes hot on the heels of the actress admitting she would love to return to the hit Peacock soap.<\/a><\/p>\n A Royal Setting premieres on Saturday, March 28, at 8\/7c on Hallmark.<\/em><\/p>\n Next: Hallmark Star Issues Powerful Political Message to Survivors of Sexual Abuse<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on Feb 10, 2026, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n