Interview: Janel Parrish and Scott Michael Foster

Janel Parrish (“Pretty Little Liars”) and Scott Michael Foster (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) are starring together in the Hallmark film, “Return to Office.”

Janel Parrish and Scott Michael Foster (2025)

SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales welcomes Janel Parrish and Scott Michael Foster, the lead actors from the Hallmark film, “Return to Office.” In the fun interview, they also talk about her hobbies and their love for singing.

Please note: This online version of the interview is slightly different than how it appeared on the TV episode. The film clip, which was seen on the TV episode, has been removed.

Mini-Biographies:

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Janel Parrish is an actress and singer, who is best known for playing Mona Vanderwaal on Freeform’s “Pretty Little Liars” and spin-off “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists.” She is also known for her role as Margot Covey in the “To All the Boys” film series. Her other notable parts includes “Bratz,” “Hell Is Where the Home Is,” “Fired Up!,” “April Showers,” Tiger,” and “Triple Dog.” On Broadway, Parrish portrayed Young Cosette in “Les Misérables” (1996). In 2014, Parrish participated in the 19th season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” (finishing in third place). In the “Mighty Oak” film, she played Gina Jackson. Recently, she appeared as Maleah in several episodes of the rebooted “Magnum P.I.,” and as Margot in the Netflix series, “XO, Kitty,” as well as films, such as “Family History Mysteries: Buried Past,” “Never Been Chris’d,” “Haunted Wedding.” and “Sugarplummed.”

Born in Winfield, Illinois, Scott Michael Foster plays Tom (aka Mr. Tuesday) in the Hallmark movie, “Return to Office.” He is known for his roles in television series such as “Greek” (playing Captain John Paul “Cappie” Jones), “Chasing Life” (Leo Hendrie), and several episodes of “Once Upon a Time” (Kristoff). A fan favorite character he played was the role of Nathaniel Plimpton III in The CW’s musical comedy-drama, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” Additionally, he appeared as Dash in the Netflix thriller “You” and had key roles in “Californication,” “Halt and Catch Fire,” and “Blood & Oil.” In films, Foster was seen in films, including “Teenage Dirtbag,” “My Dead Boyfriend,” “The Boy Behind the Door,” and “Choose Love.”