Emilie de Ravin Talks Taking on ‘The Reluctant Royal’ in Her First Hallmark Movie

Royal life continues to stay center stage in Hallmark Channel‘s newest original movie The Reluctant Royal. Once Upon a Time alum Emilie de Ravin steps into her first Hallmark movie as Prudence, a dedicated advisor to a duke (Simon Coury). When Philly mechanic Johnny (Andrew Walker) discovers his long-lost father is the duke, Prudence helps him navigate this new world. Along the way, sparks start flying between Prudence and Johnny.

“There’s such a big evolution for many characters, but predominantly for Prudence and Johnny, and also for the duke,” de Ravin teased.