Learn all about where Hallmark’s new movie, Moriah’s Lighthouse, was filmed and see behind-the-scenes stories from the cast.
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Moriah’s Lighthouse
The Hallmark Channel’s newest movie, “Moriah’s Lighthouse,” premieres on Saturday, June 18, at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central. The movie stars Rachelle Lefevre and Luke Macfarlane. Here are all the details you need to know about where the movie was filmed, the cast involved, and behind-the-scenes stories. Here’s one of Hallmark’s synopses for the movie: “Moriah is a woodworking artisan living in a French seaside town who dreams of restoring a local lighthouse. But Ben, an American architect who comes to town may derail her plans.”
The movie was filmed on location in France, even though the original story was set in Canada. Serena B. Miller, author of Moriah’s Lighthouse, said in her blog “Even though my story was set on an island in Canada, I trust that the producers have good reasons for wanting to move the movie to France. I ask if I can be on set to watch the filming of the movie so I can blog about it. Hallmark agrees, and dates are set.”
She also mentioned that COVID had an impact on when the movie started getting into motion. On her blog, she wrote about the long journey of having a movie made from book to screen, and how exciting yet terrifying it can get. She depicted everything from packing to staying at an Airbnb not knowing French, and with a hostess that doesn’t speak English. The story she shares really is quite entertaining! Courtsey of Derek MillerWriter Serena B. Miller with her son Derek
The movie was filmed in the region of Castel Beau in Ploumanac’h, France. The lighthouse is just a short car ride away and, according to Miller’s blog, it was originally built in 1860. But during World War II, the Germans destroyed it. In 1946, this more modern lighthouse was rebuilt and this is the one that is showcased in the movie! Despite being in a beautiful location, the cast and team of the movie were met with some difficult weather conditions, especially while filming outside. Miller wrote “The wind is whipping her hair around like crazy, it is freezing cold, and overcast and I am miserable even though I’m wearing layers and a coat. In between takes, the crew put heavy coats on the three actors, trying to keep them as warm as possible. When the cameras and cast are all in position again, the coats come off, and dressed as though for a warm, spring day, they all go into acting mode again.”
Serena B. Miller\’s blog (courtesy of Derek Miller) The Lighthouse and the Lightkeeper’s house
In a video from Miller and actor Serge Dupire, the author and character share that Dupire was just as Miller expected.
