Romantic comedies run in the family Hunter King and sister joey kingBut will they ever work together for a joint Hallmark project?
“That would be a dream,” Hunter, 30, exclusively told PEOPLE. our weekly While promoting her latest Hallmark movie on Thursday, June 20, Two Scoops of Italy. “we have Talk of building a team I’m excited about something and trying to figure out what the best project is for both of us.”
Hunter, who will be starring in several Hallmark movies starting in 2022, said bringing Joey, 24, on board would be a “dream come true.” She revealed the sisters “talk about it all the time.”
The siblings are particularly interested in bringing their real-life dynamic to life. “We really wanted to play sisters,” Hunter said. “Because the one time we worked together, we didn’t play sisters. We played enemies.”
Joey King and Hunter King
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicHunter recalled that she found playing the role of the rival “funny” because she and Joey have similar facial features. “I was like, ‘Wait, are people going to do that? [think] That we look alike?'” she said. “They say, ‘Well, that’s OK.'”
Joey appeared in three episodes life in pieces as Morgan in 2019. Hunter, meanwhile, was a regular on the show from 2015 to 2019, playing Clementine Hughes.
Since then, the sisters have been thinking about what they could do together in a greater capacity. “It was a lot of fun working with them, so hopefully one day we’ll be able to do that,” Hunter said. We. “But we’re certainly trying.”
A Hallmark movie could be a great choice for actresses, as Hunter has become a permanent cast member on the network since her debut. hidden gems. She has since starred in the Hallmark Mystery Nikki and Nora: Sister Sleuthsof 2022 A Royal Corgi Christmas and that of 2023 professional bridesmaid And Santa’s Summit,
Meanwhile, Joey starred in Hallmark’s 2010 romantic comedy Elevator Girl together Lacey Chabert.Joy is now the romantic comedy queen, thanks to Netflix. the kissing booth Trilogy.
While fans will have to wait to see what Hunter and Joey come up with film-wise, viewers can catch Hunter in his latest Hallmark movie, Two Scoops of ItalyWhich will premiere on Saturday, June 22.
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Hunter King in “Two Scoops of Italy”
Hallmark Media/Morris Pucci“The message I hope the audience takes away is that you shouldn’t be afraid to take risks in life,” Hunter said. We The film’s plot sees his character, Daniel, travel to Italy to find inspiration for the menu for his restaurant in California.
Arriving in town, Danielle helps a local man named Giancarlo (Michele Rosiello) will create new gelato flavors, which will bring in more customers in the summer.
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Michele Rosiello and Hunter King in “Two Scoops of Italy”
Hallmark Media/Morris Pucci“Whether it’s in the kitchen or in your career [or] With love, just never be afraid to take a risk and it’s never too late,” Hunter added. “Even when there were times Danielle was told ‘no’ or had to change her menu and come up with a new style, she never gave up, even though there were times she wanted to.”
The actress added: “It’s a good thing to never give up on your dreams, whatever they may be, and just keep working.” [them] Until it happens. And I hope people accept it and remember it and move forward in life without fear.”
Hunter teased that in addition to Watching a love story unfold And seeing Daniel find his true passion, fans will be transported to Italy with the film.
“I’m living my own Hallmark movie while I’m filming a Hallmark movie” She joked, adding that she’s happily been eating all over the country. “I’m just going in and getting wine and cheese. I think, ‘Oh, I get this. This is research.’ [That’s] What I tell myself for this role.”
Two Scoops of Italy airs Saturday, June 22 at 8pm ET on the Hallmark Channel.
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