It stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley.

[6][7] Sweet Magnolias follows "three South Carolina women, best friends since childhood, as they shepherd each other through the complexities of romance, career, and family.

"[8] On September 27, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes.

[6][7] On May 20, 2019, Monica Potter, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley were announced as the leads.

[14] On July 1, 2019, it was reported that Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, and Justin Bruening had joined the cast as series regulars.

[10] On June 9, 2023, it was reported that Ella Grace Helton joined the cast in a recasting, replacing Bianca Berry Tarantino for the third season.