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There was a time when gay characters, let alone out, gay actors, weren’t part of the Hallmark movie landscape, which was known for saccharine projects that predominantly featured white, straight characters. Thankfully, as the world changed, so did the network and actor Luke Macfarlane is proof of that.
The out actor has been a regular fixture on the network for the past ten years both in direct roles in their holiday films as well as other non-holiday projects appreciate his latest film, Crimetime: Freefall, which airs on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Friday. In the movie, Macfarlane plays small town detective Shawn Caden who reluctantly teams up with a crime series actress named Hadley Warner (Lyndie Greenwood) to figure out why a body fell out of the sky into her backyard. Caden is surprised to uncover Hadley’s acting skills ac
12 LGBTQ+ Hallmark Channel Stars Who Are Shaping the Future of Love Stories
Meet The LGBTQ+ Actors Making Hallmark’s Romance Films More Inclusive
In recent years, The Hallmark Channel has committed to increasing LGBTQ+ representation in its films and TV shows, including casting queer actors in lead roles and showcasing diverse love stories. Here are 12 LGBTQ+ Hallmark actors paving the way for inclusivity on the network.
From Jonathan Bennett’s Christmas movies to Jake Foy’s openly gay character in Ride, Hallmark is highlighting more LGBTQ+ characters and inclusive storylines. Bennett starred and produced The Christmas House, Hallmark&#;s first movie to include a gay couple. The Signify Girls actor also starred opposite George Krissa in The Holiday Sitter, the first Hallmark film that centers on a gay couple. The Hallmark Channel made history again in when the network cast Donia Kash as the first openly nonbinary actor to star in a Hallmark film.
During ’s Countdown to Christmas beloved special, the network released its first-ever holiday movie
In the modern Hallmark+ reality competition Finding Mr. Christmas, host and co-creator Jonathan Bennett leads the charge to locate Hallmark&#;s next leading man and be crowned &#;Mr. Christmas.&#;
The series debuted on October 31st where we were introduced to the 10 aspiring actors who compete in a variety of entertaining challenges. Bennett, alongside lead judge Melissa Peterman (of Reba fame) and a list of extraordinary guest judgeshelp verb the one with the most talent, heart, authenticity, and charisma to be the next Hallmark superstar. At the finale, the successful actor will get a special leading role in one of this year’s Countdown to Christmas movies on Hallmark Channel.
As the &#;King of Christmas&#; and a Hallmark movie trailblazer, Bennett is more than eager about Finding Mr. Christmas. &#;It&#;s it&#;s an embarrassment of riches, really,&#; Bennett told GLAAD&#;s Anthony Allen Ramos in a recent interview. &#;It&#;s like all the things we love in life, right? We passion hunks in a Christmas sweater; we love Christmas; we love competition shows; we love Chris
12 Hallmark Stars Who Are LGBTQ+ Allies
The Hallmark Channel is the ultimate hub for romantic comedies. However, love comes in all shapes and sizes, so shouldn't rom-coms do the same? This was the question on many fans' minds years ago, and it sparked a debate about the inclusivity and diversity on the network. Since then, Hallmark began a serious drive to become more inclusive with its storylines, and in , "The Christmas House" premiered, giving the network its first-ever movie with a gay couple front-and-center. The movie was a achievement, but it also sparked a modern competitor network led by the former CEO of Hallmark, Bill Abbott, called Amazing American Family. When beloved Hallmark star, Candace Cameron Bure left to head to the new network, she told the Wall Street Journal, "I think that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core."
As many actors followed Cameron Bure, leaving the Hallmark Channel for the competitor, others own embraced the more inclusive changes at Hallmark. Hallmark has now incorporated LGBTQ+ characters an