Chrissy Metz is lovely in maroon dress as she stops by Hallmark's Home & Family to promote Breakthrough movie By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 06:45 BST, 18 April 2019 | Updated: 06:45 BST, 18 April 2019 Viewcomments She stars in a new faith-based movie that opened in theatres Wednesday in time for Easter. And Chrissy Metz stopped by the Hallmark Channel's Home & Family show to promote the film, Breakthrough. The 38-year-old actress chose a maroon short-sleeved dress with cross-over bodice for the occasion. Lovely: Chrissy Metz stopped by the Hallmark Channel's Home & Family show Wednesday wearing a maroon short-sleeved dress with cross-over bodice and black sandal flats The dress was cinched under the bust and the skirt fell in pleats to mid-calf. Metz added black sandal flats and wore her shoulder-length hair loose and styled with an off-center parting. Breakthrough is based on the true story of John Smith, a Guatamalan boy adopted by Americans Joyce and Brian who at age 16 fell through the ice into a Missouri lake. He was rescued by first responders but had no pulse for 45 minutes and was in a coma. However, he went on to make a miraculous recovery which his devout Christian parents credited to the power of prayer. The film co-stars Josh Lucas, Topher Grace and Dennis Haysbert. TV appearance: The dress was cinched under the bust and the actress, 38, wore her shoulder-length hair loose and styled with an off-center parting Publicity tour: Metz stars in a new faith-based movie called Breakthrough that opened in theatres Wednesday in time for Easter and she dropped by the show to promote it Religious theme: Breakthrough is based on a true story and the This Is Us star plays the devout Christian mother of a teen who makes a 'miraculous' recovery from a coma Metz found fame thanks to her role as Kate Pearson on the NBC series This Is Us. The NBC drama series has run for three seasons. Also visiting Home & Family on Wednesday was actress Nicole Ari Parker. The 48-year-old, who plays Giselle on Fox TV's Empire, opted for a blue coat dress for her Hallmark Channel appearance. The outfit was belted at the waist and had epaulettes and she added a pair of shiny silver shoes. On trend: Also visiting Home & Family on Wednesday was actress Nicole Ari Parker, 48, who opted for a blue coat dress paired with shiny silver shoes Hit TV show: Parker plays Giselle on Fox TV's Empire Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility