‘Grey’s’ Alum Sarah Drew Is Back On Hallmark In ‘Guiding Emily’

Photo: Sarah Drew Credit: Copyright 2021 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Patrick Randak

Grey’s Anatomy star Sarah Drew is back on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. She is returning with the drama Guiding Emily. This movie will premiere in September, which also is National Service Dog Month. This is the perfect tie-in with this new movie.

Here is all the information on this upcoming drama.

What Is Hallmark’s Guiding Emily About?

Here is everything to know about Hallmark’s Guiding Emily. According to TV Line, Emily becomes permanently blind after an accident while rock climbing. This has totally changed her life. Now, she has to alter her life to her new reality. This means Emily has to rely on others to do even basic things.

She is “struggling.” But Emily’s friend Matthew is patient. He helps her accept her situation Next, Matthew is there for her as she learns to navigate her life and create new systems.

Meanwhile, Garth, a potential guide dog, “is also struggling with his rigorous training.” However, his trainer Katie knows Garth can do it. Her patience and hard work will train Garth into becoming a valuable guide dog. He will change someone’s life and assist them.

Emily and Garth almost meet on several occasions, just missing each other. They both learn and “overcome obstacles” before the two are paired up with each other. They are a perfect pair.

Now, can Emily overcome her resistance to love and open up her heart?

Antonio Cupo, used with permission from Hallmark Crown Media
Antonio Cupo, used with permission from Hallmark Crown Media

Who Is Starring With Sarah Drew?

Starring along with Sarah Drew is Will & Grace alum Eric McCormack, voicing Garth, the guide dog. Antonio Cupo and Sharon Taylor also star in the flick.

Photo: Eric McCormack Credit: Copyright 2016 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Chris Helcermanas-Benge
Photo: Eric McCormack Credit: Copyright 2016 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Chris Helcermanas-Benge

When Can You Watch Guiding Emily Starring Sarah Drew?

The premiere of Guiding Emily starring Sarah Drew is on Friday, September 8, at 9 p.m., Eastern, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Two Actresses From The Community In Film

Sarah Drew revealed that making this movie was a “deeply moving experience that allowed me to enter into the blind and partially sighted community in a very powerful way.”

The Amber Brown star continued, “We were honored to have two actresses from the community play roles in the film, and sitting with them both and hearing their stories was transformative for me and for our crew.”

Lastly, the Christmas In Vienna star revealed that she visited the Guide Dogs Of America open house before filming commenced. She learned about the two-year training process.

Guiding Emily walks the audience into this world in a moving, tender, educational, and compassionate way. I hope the audience will be affected by this film as we were all making it.

Don’t miss the premiere of Sarah Drew in Guiding Emily on Friday, September 8, at 9 p.m., Eastern, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Georgia Makitalo

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