Hallmark star Kimberly Williams-Paisley has a new project on the horizon, and she is quite excited about it. The “Sister Swap” star is headed to ABC for her next role, which comes after her first stint as host of Fox’s “Farmer Wants a Wife.”
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Is Joining ‘9-1-1: Nashville’
According to Deadline on May 8, Williams-Paisley is joining “9-1-1: Nashville.” Chris O’Donnell and Jessica Capshaw have already been attached to the project. Deadline noted that LeAnn Rimes is also joining the upcoming series.
The Nashville spinoff will be led by Ryan Murphy and Tim Minear, who were responsible for the original “9-1-1” series as well as the spinoff “9-1-1: Lone Star.”
The original show initially aired on Fox, and it moved to ABC after Fox canceled it in 2023. “9-1-1: Lone Star” aired for five seasons and finished airing in February.
“9-1-1: Nashville” will debut on ABC during the 2025-2026 season. The series will have Brad Falchuk and Angela Bassett serving as executive producers. Falchuk and Bassett have been involved with previous iterations of the franchise already.
Fans Are Excited for the New Series
Deadline noted that both 20th Television and ABC declined to comment on the casting news. However, both Williams-Paisley and Rimes shared their excitement over the announcement via their Instagram pages after the news emerged.
“YE-HAW!! I’m thrilled to be joining the cast of 9-1-1 Nashville alongside @chrisodonnell @jessicacapshaw and @leannrimes!! Thanks to much to @ryanmurphyproductions and @abc for bringing me into the fold,” Williams-Paisley wrote in an Instagram post.
She added, “I’m also really excited to be working in my own backyard!”
Fans and colleagues took to the comment section to congratulate Williams-Paisley.
Rimes commented, “Can’t wait!!! We’re going to have a blast!”
Hallmark alum Mandy Moore gushed, “Go Kim GO!! Can’t wait for this!! Congrats!!”
“Oh I cannot WAIT for this,” raved a fan.
Another commented, “YAY!! I cannot wait to watch!! This is going to be amazing.”
Someone else added, “The portfolio of characters that you have brought to life over the years is so impressive! Cannot wait to see what you do with this one! 🎉💕”
In a new post on her Instagram page, Rimes wrote, “somebody call 911 (Nashville).” She continued, “the secret’s out! I’m super excited to be joining @ryanmurphyproductions 9-1-1: Nashville alongside @chrisodonnell, @jessicacapshaw & @kimberlywilliamspaisley.”
She added, “I can’t wait for you to meet my character. We’re going to have some FUN!! Here’s to a new adventure!”
Williams-Paisley commented, “LET’S GOOOOOO🔥🔥” on Rimes’ post.
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Kimberly Williams-Paisley Lands New Network Gig