“Flower Shop Mysteries” — a mini-series centered around a flower shop owner who moonlights as a private investigator — was Brooke Shields’ first Hallmark project. The three-part series, made up of pun-filled titles like “Snipped In the Bud,” marked the first time Shields worked as an executive producer. As Shields revealed during her “Today” interview, she was the boss behind the production, where Hallmark alum Brennan Elliot starred as her partner in crime. “This is the first time I’m executive producing something, so I have much more to say, and you know I can say a lot,” said Shields. The experience also introduced her to the business side of filmmaking.
The chance to become a producer something initially attracted Shields to the project, according to TV Insider. “Hallmark agreed to let me be an executive producer,” Shields told the outlet about how she landed the starring role of florist Abby Knight. “I wanted to really be involved and be part of something I could learn from. It was my first foray into executive producing. It’s been a real education for me.” However, Shields also enjoyed the series’ comical aspects, which reminded her of the sketch comedies she gravitated to when she was younger. “My favorite part about [the Flower Shop films] is the comedy. I think the banter between the characters keeps them alive,” added Shields.
