To Barcelona, Forever marks the second installment in Hallmark Channel’s Passport to Love movie series. Picking up five months after the events of To Barcelona, With Love, the film continues the journey of Erica and Anna as they explore new emotional landscapes beyond Barcelona.
Erica (Alison Sweeney) is now engaged to bookstore owner Nico (Alejandro Tous). She rekindles her professional and personal bond with Anna (Ashley Williams), who returns for the celebration. The story unfolds in Catalonia’s scenic villages, with lively cultural moments, heartfelt truths, and budding romance—especially when Anna crosses paths with Javier (Miguel Brocca), sparking a new love interest.
To Barcelona, Forever is directed by Ron Oliver and penned by Julie Sherman Wolfe, premieres Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 8 pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. It will stream the next day on Hallmark+. Filming took place on location in Barcelona and nearby villages, offering stunning views of the Sagrada Família, local markets, and street life.
Erica is an American expat and talented translator living in Barcelona. She secretly rewrites Anna’s best-selling novel into Spanish, elevating its authenticity and unknowingly setting off a chain of surprises.
Actress Alison Sweeney has worked previously in a few Hallmark projects, notably in The Hannah Swensen Mysteries and Days of Our Lives. Her other notable works include in Pie to Die For and Cooked to Death for Hallmark+.
Ashley Williams plays Anna in To Barcelona, Forever. She is a bestselling American novelist whose second book becomes a hit only in Spain—thanks to Erica’s secret edits. She brings warmth and wit to Anna’s journey of self-discovery.
Williams is known for her performance in How I Met Your Mother and Hallmark films like Love on a Limb and Small Town Setup. She has recently made her directorial debut with an episode of The Rookie. The episode titled A Deadly Secret aired on April 22, 2025.
Alejandro Tous plays Nico, a bookstore owner who sparks chemistry with both Erica and Anna, as he navigates his engagement and reconciling feelings.
A popular Spanish actor, Tous is best known for his role as Ramón in L’Alqueria Blanca (99 episodes), and as Álvaro Aguilar in the comedy drama Yo soy Bea. He has gained international recognition through the latest Hallmark’s series.
Miguel Brocca appears in the film as Javier, Erica’s close friend and loyal confidant. He meets Anna during the engagement celebration, introducing a new romantic subplot.
35-year-old Brocca is a rising Mexican actor featured in Mía es la venganza (110 episodes) and Sky Rojo. His other projects include Love at Mariposa Beach, and Dos Vidas.
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Stay tuned for more news and updates, and watch To Barcelona, Forever as it releases on Hallmark.