Gay themed hallmark movies
Last week, Queerty posted an article proclaiming, “The Hallmark Channel is gayer than ever this year!” This is followed by a massive list of exactly THREE movies that they consider lgbtq+. The first one, Catch Me If You Claus stars Luke Macfarlane in his 16th film for the network. Yes, the Bros co-star is gay in real life, but the personality in the film is not. Kudos to him for continuing to be cast in vertical roles, but… do we then count this as a queer film?
The second movie on their list, Christmas on Cherry Lane is an ensemble piece that includes a gay couple. Jonathan Bennett, Hallmark’s go-to gay thespian for gay roles plays reverse Vincent Rodriguez III. It airs December 9th.
The third film, Friends and Family Christmas centers on lesbian friends (Humberly Gonzalez & Ali Liebert) who must pose as a couple for the holidays… and you’ll never assume what happens! This one premieres on December 17th.
So there you have it. As a reminder: The Hallmark Channel is premiering 42 – FORTY-TWO – unused Hallmark Christmas movies this season. And we’re suppos
10 Must-See Hallmark Movies That Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion
The entertainment industry at large is becoming more diverse and inclusive, and this is certainly visible at the Hallmark Channel. In recent years, while the network's beloved, comforting films still follow couples saving local businesses and partaking in Christmas activities, the network has resolved to bring more diverse stories to the table in a variety of ways.
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Whether it's by adding Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to the fan-favorite Countdown to Christmas, bringing more diverse actors to the forefront, or breaking away from the norm with characters previously not represented on such TV movie fare, Hallmark Channel has used its platform to present more diverse characters and stories.
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After years of leisurely but surely including Queer characters in their films, Hallmark Channel finally produced a Christmas movie with two openly gay head men played by two openly gay actors - one being Jonathan Bennett of Me Jonathan Bennett, best known for his role as Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls, says his upcoming trilogy of films,The Groomsmen, will feature the first gay-centric main storyline in a Hallmark Channel movie. Bennett, 43, told People that he will play the nature of Danny in the films, starring alongside Tyler Hynes and B.J. Britt, who have previously starred in other Hallmark Channel films. &#;Playing the character of Danny in The Groomsmen &#; not only are we telling a story of friendship and adoration, but&#;telling a story about a wedding,&#; he said in an interview at San Diego Comic-Con on July &#;This is the first time we&#;ve had a gay wedding on Hallmark as the lead storyline,&#; Bennett said. &#;And that&#;s a gigantic move for the gay community so they can spot themselves represented in these stories.&#; According to Hallmark, the film follows &#;the lives and romantic relationships of three leading friends of unlike backgrounds, cultures and sexual orientati TOP 3 on HALLMARK Christmas Waltz ( Lacey Chabert and Will Kemp) 3,, If I Only Had Christmas (Candace Cameron Bure and Warren Christie) 3,, A Timeless Christmas ( Erin Cahill, Ryan Paevey) 3,, BOTTOM 3 The Christmas House (Ana Ayora, Robert Buckley, Jonathan Bennett) 2,, Heart of the Holidays ( Vanessa Lengies and Corey Sevier) 1,, A Christmas Tree grows in Colorado (Rochelle Aytes and Mark Taylor) 1,, Hallmark Movies and Mysteries TOP 3 Time for us to come residence for Christmas (Lacey Chabert, Stephen Huszar) 1,, A Glenbrook Christmas (Autumn Reeser and Antonio Cupo) 1,, USS Christmas (Jen Lilley, Trevor Donovan, and Barbara Niven) 1,, BOTTOM 3 Christmas Tree Lane (Alicia Witt and Andrew Walker) 1,, Holly & Ivy (Janel Parrish, Jeremy Jordan) , The Christmas Bow (Lucia Micarelli and Michael Rady) , LIFETIME TOP 3 Christmas on the Menu (Kim Shaw and Clayton James) 1,, Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding (Kelly Rowland, Debbi Morgan) 1,, Felix NaviDAD (Mario Lopez, Melissa Bolona) 1,, BOTTOM 3 CandJonathan Bennett to Actor in Hallmark&#;s First Gay-Themed Movie
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