Lacey Chabert Learns To Surf From Ektor Rivera in Her Latest Hallmark Movie 'Groundswell'

Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera have a meditative moment on the beach in this still from Groundswell.

Here’s a quick summary of the flick: On the heels of a personal and professional setback, Atlanta chef Emma (Chabert) travels to Hawaii where she meets Ben (Rivera), a handsome, reclusive surf instructor whose lessons help her to regain her footing.

The project is based on Katie Lee Biegel’s debut novel of the same name, and the author not only serves as executive producer, but will also make a cameo appearance.

“It is quite different in the movie version than the book version, but I kind of liked that,” Katie shared with Hollywood Life about the TV movie adaptation. “I felt like my characters have taken on a new light and a new dimension. It’s fun seeing how the screenwriter shapes my original story to make it appropriate for a TV movie. I just love it.”

The new movie (which marks Lacey‘s 31st with the network) will debut TONIGHT, Sunday, August 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Check out a sneak peek of the movie below!