Just in time for Valentine<\/a>‘s Day, Cupid visits Hallmark Channel<\/a>\u2014literally! Cupid makes a stop in our next Loveuary film\u2014Because of Cupid. In the movie, Cupid offers up a good old-fashioned love potion to Marcus (Evan Roderick<\/strong>) who is love with his best friend<\/a>, Naomi (Amy Groening<\/strong>). The pals are also co-workers in a bar\/cafe and when Naomi unknowingly uses the potion in one of her newest libations, love is suddenly in the air!<\/p>\n Longtime Hallmark fans are going to love the pairing of Roderick<\/a> and Groening<\/a>. While both have starred in multiple projects for the network, Because of Cupid marks their first time sharing the screen together.<\/p>\n Here’s everything we know about Because of Cupid\u2014including a Parade exclusive sneak peek.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac<\/strong> SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfac\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Best friends Naomi (Groening) and Marcus (Roderick) participate in a Valentine’s Day mocktail competition, but things go awry when Cupid interferes\u2014dropping a love potion that affects Marcus and several of their friends.<\/p>\n Groening stars in Hallmark’s newest Loveuary movie.<\/p>\n Groening has appeared in multiple Hallmark movies<\/a> including ‘Tis the Season to Be Merry, The Santa Summit and ‘Twas the Date Before Christmas. Her other credits include Frankie Drake<\/a> Mysteries, My One & Only and Francesca Quinn, PI.<\/p>\n Related: Get Ready for More Romance with Hallmark Channel’s ‘Loveuary’ Movies!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n You may have also seen Roderick as Arthur in the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries.<\/p>\n Evan Roderick<\/strong> has starred in several projects for Hallmark Media\u2014including the recent reboot of the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, where he played a younger version of Arthur. He also starred in A Make or Break Holiday<\/a> and the summer tentpole trilogy, Providence Falls. Roderick\u2019s other credits include Spinning Out, Sealed with a List and Leah\u2019s Perfect Gift.<\/p>\n Tsekhman can also be seen in The Night Agent.<\/p>\n Tsekhman is best known for playing Gary on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. His other credits include Hudson & Rex, Six and The Night Agent.<\/p>\n Related: Get a Sneak Peek of Hallmark\u2019s Three-Part Movie Event from Bestselling Author Jude Deveraux (Exclusive)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Because of Cupid premieres on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel and will be available to stream the next day on Hallmark+.<\/p>\n Yes! Check out this Parade exclusive sneak peek of Because of Cupid below.<\/p>\n Take a look at some select images from Because of Cupid in the gallery below.<\/p>\n The movie premieres on Valentine’s Day.<\/p>\n Amy Groening as Naomi<\/p>\n Naomi unknowingly adds love potion to her mocktail.<\/p>\n Evan Roderick as Marcus<\/p>\n Adam Tsekhman plays Hal.<\/p>\n Naomi (Amy Groening) sings her heart out.<\/p>\n Next up: Hallmark Channel Kicks Off \u2018Loveuary\u2019 With \u2018The Way to You\u2019\u2014Everything to Know, Including a Sneak Peek! 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