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Jonathan Bennett to Star in Hallmark&#;s First Gay-Themed Movie
Jonathan Bennett, top 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 character 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 love, but&#;telling a story about a wedding,&#; he said in an interview at San Diego Comic-Con on July
&#;This is the first second we&#;ve had a lgbtq+ wedding on Hallmark as the lead storyline,&#; Bennett said. &#;And that&#;s a huge move for the gay community so they can see themselves represented in these stories.&#;
According to Hallmark, the movie follows &#;the lives and passionate relationships of three optimal friends of different backgrounds, cultures and sexual orientati
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 gay. The first one, Catch Me If You Claus stars Luke Macfarlane in his 16th movie for the network. Yes, the Bros co-star is gay in true life, but the traits in the film is not. Kudos to him for continuing to be cast in straight roles, but… do we then count this as a gay film?
The second feature on their list, Christmas on Cherry Lane is an ensemble piece that includes a gay couple. Jonathan Bennett, Hallmark’s go-to gay actor for homosexual roles plays opposite Vincent Rodriguez III. It airs December 9th.
The third movie, 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 guess what happens! This one premieres on December 17th.
So there you have it. As a reminder: The Hallmark Channel is premiering 42 – FORTY-TWO – new Hallmark Christmas movies this season. And we’re suppos
The Hallmark Channel has transformed significantly over the past not many years, evolving from its traditional love affair formula to welcome more diverse and inclusive storytelling. Diverse representation has develop an increasingly vital part of Hallmark&#;s programming, offering viewers heartwarming stories that reflect a wider range of experiences and relationships.
In this comprehensive guide (updated for ), we highlight the foremost LGBTQ+ Hallmark movies, from groundbreaking first representations to the latest releases. Whether you&#;re looking for holiday cheer, amorous comedies, or earnest dramas, these inclusive Hallmark films provide authentic stories of love and acceptance that everyone can enjoy.
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A Turning Signal for Inclusion
When our podcast &#;Girls Gone Hallmark&#; began examining Hallmark movies in late , we quickly noticed a significant lack of diversity. We even implemented a &#;diversity check&#; segment in our earlier episodes to highlight this issue.
The catalyst for change came after a controversy in , when Hallmark aired and subsequentl
What’s excel than one new Hallmark movie? How about three! The Groomsmen Trilogy is about to be your fall fixation, with three installations coming this October.
The Groomsmen Trilogy, staring Tyler Hynes, Jonathan Bennett and B.J. Britt, takes viewers on the journey of a lifetime as three top friends come together to commemorate their wedding days in the breathtaking destinations of Greece, Italy and Bulgaria. Each film in the trilogy tells a story of love and friendship from a man&#;s perspective. The trilogy is also set to create history, featuring Hallmark&#;s first steer gay wedding.
To talk about the film, Hynes, Bennett, and Britt joined GLAAD&#;s Anthony Allen Ramos.
Jonathan Bennett, who starred in the GLAAD Media Award nominated Hallmark films The Holiday Sitter and Christmas on Cherry Lane, also serves as an executive producer on the film. He shares that, &#;The Groomsmen came about because I got married two years ago and I had groomsmen in my wedding. Before that, I was a groomsman in three or four of my other best friends wedding and that they hap