How Did ‘WCTH’ Star Chris McNally Prep For His Hallmark Mystery Detective Role?
Hearties know Chris McNally for his When Calls The Heart character Lucas Bouchard. Now Sleuthers are getting to know this talented actor for this new movie with Holland Roden called Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder. This latest mystery is premiering on Hallmark Mystery on Friday, June 7, at 9 p.m., Eastern.
In this movie, Holland plays Maddie who works the tipline for the Detroit Free Press. She gets a tip that a local jewelry store will be robbed. Chris plays a newly minted detective who winds up working with Maddie. They make an unlikely duo in this entertaining mystery.
In this new mystery series, Chris portrays Detective Beeks. How did the actor prepare for this new role?
How Did When Calls The Heart Star Prepare For Detective Role In Hallmark Mystery?
Chris McNally portrays newly promoted Detective Beeks in the upcoming Hallmark Mystery Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder. How did he prepare for this role? According to the Daily Planet, he was asked if he watched anything in preparation for his roles. Did he watch CSI or any mystery series?
I certainly did! Though not so much fictional shows/movies – I focused most of my time on documentaries and interrogation room footage, as well as mining information from friends working with law enforcement and friends who shadowed law enforcement as research for their own respective TV shows.
What Was Chris McNally’s Favorite Part About Playing A Detective?
Another question that was asked of Chris McNally is what his favorite part of playing a detective was. Could it be the physical part of the role? Or was there something else? However, Chris fans may have already guessed his answer. Here is what he said.
I think my favorite part about playing a detective was that it was a new world for me. Anyone who knows me well will tell you I get lost deep down rabbit holes, surfacing only when the net rabbit hole lures me in. I spent hours upon hours upon hours researching the world of law enforcement, crime, and detective work.
Chris McNally’s Tipline Mysteries Already Streaming On Hallmark Movies Now
Since May 16, Chris McNally’s Hallmark Mystery movie Tipline Mystery: Dial 1 For Murder has been available to stream on the Hallmark Movies Now App. This was also the first information that the When Calls The Heart star was even starring in a mystery series. The network had not made an announcement about this project.
Therefore, a lot of Team Lucas has already seen this mystery, many people multiple times. However, they will certainly want to watch it on the June 7 premiere where those numbers really count. Many fans are already asking for more movies in this series. Ratings with live viewers will certainly send the network a message that fans want more.
Sleuthers, have you seen the new Chris McNally and Holland Roland mystery Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder? Don’t miss the premiere on Friday, June 7, at 9 p.m., Eastern, on Hallmark Mystery.
