Inside 'Sugar and Vice': The Hannah Swensen Cast Reveals Masquerade Secrets & Set Stories!

The wait is finally over for Sleuthers! Join stars Alison Sweeney (Hannah Swensen), Victor Webster (Chad Norton), and Barbara Niven (Delores Swensen) for an exclusive deep dive into the 13th installment of the franchise: "Sugar and Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery," premiering Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. In this episode, the cast discusses the "bottle show" concept of the new movie, which finds Hannah, Chad, and Delores trapped inside the Lake Eden Inn during a storm with a murder victim—and a killer on the loose. Alison Sweeney, who also wrote the screenplay, shares how she was inspired by Agatha Christie and Knives Out to create a "locked-in" mystery that forces Hannah to rely on her wits rather than modern forensics. We also get the inside scoop on the elaborate masquerade costumes, the evolution of Hannah and Chad's "slow burn" romance, and a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the stunts that required Victor Webster to literally lift Ali Sweeney out of harm's way. What’s Inside: Premiere Details: Get ready for the March 7 debut on Hallmark Channel and next-day streaming on Hallmark+. Mystery Breakdown: How a masquerade party at the Lake Eden Inn turns into a deadly game of "Ten Little Indians". Style Shift: Why Hannah is trading her "Minnesota comfort" for elevated masquerade fashion. Bonus News: The cast confirms they have already finished filming a second Hannah Swensen movie for 2026! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a Lake Eden update! Chapters 0:00 - Sugar and Vice is Here! Meet the Cast 0:32 - The Masquerade Mystery: Queen of Hearts & "Mermaid" Costumes 1:25 - Inside the Look: Crafting Hannah’s Masquerade Gown 2:45 - Breaking the "Minnesota Comfort" Style Rules 4:10 - Writing Chad Norton: Why Victor Webster was the Only Choice 5:38 - Hannah & Chad: Progressing the "Slow Burn" Romance 6:50 - On-Set Improv: Why This Cast Can’t Stop Talking 8:15 - Action Hero: Victor Webster’s Crazy Stunts & Heavy Lifting 9:30 - The Swensen Chemistry: Why it Works After 13 Movies 10:12 - Premiere Info & The Next Hannah Swensen Movie!