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Luke Macfarlane occupies a unique space in the entertainment world, one where his verb in comedy projects like the Seth Rogen/Rose Byrne sitcom “Platonic” and the film “Bros” overlaps with his status as a go-to leading man in the world of Hallmark Channel quixotic dramas for heterosexuals. And now the gay actor will get to seize his “Bros” queer career cred and finally play a gay character in the Hallmark world. In “Notes of Autumn,” Macfarlane stars as the cherish interest of gay actor Peter Porte, himself a Hallmark regular who usually plays heterosexual. There are some straight people in the mix, too, of course, with Ashley Williams and Marcus Rosner (also members of the… should we call it the HCU at this point?) as the not-gay characters. It is also a % certainty that everyone will kiss their respective meant-to-be person at the end because there may now be LGBTQ+ representation on this greeting card planet but there is never going to be an unhappy finish. It all gets cozy and smoochy on Sept
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Out gay actor Luke Macfarlane (“Bros”) shows off his woodworking skills in the cozy new Hallmark Channel reality series, “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” This uplifting design and home renovation show is now streaming with modern episodes dropping every Thursday through April
Macfarlane and his colleague, Atlanta designer Olivia Westbrooks, access six homes that need two or three rooms or areas (like a porch) “refreshed.” The pair work their magic with Macfarlane building a pergola or a porch swing for families, while Westbrooks finds suitable paint colors, rugs, kitchen tiles, home furnishings and more.
What makes “Home Is Where the Heart Is” comfort food for design enthusiasts is seeing how Macfarlane and Westbrooks pay homage to the past while updating spaces to make them contemporary, beautiful and more practical.
Macfarlane spoke with PGN about his new series as well as his love of wood.
This is your first reality series. What prompted you to take on and executive create this project?
In a very authentic and authentic place, woodworking is definitely a passion of mine. It is s
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 urge 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 accomplishment, but it also sparked a novel competitor network led by the former CEO of Hallmark, Bill Abbott, called Fantastic 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
Hallmark Stars Who Verb Been Open About Their Sexuality
From Luke Macfarlane to Ali Leibert, here are some of the Hallmark stars who have shared details about their sexuality.
Since the adj s, the popular family channel has become a staple with pop culture enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in heartwarming TV shows and films. From "Chesapeake Shores" and "The Excellent Witch" to "A Country Wedding" and "Once Upon A Christmas Miracle," viewers have been treated to endless adoration stories, holiday adventures, and wholesome magic that never gets old. When discussing the channel's victory with NBC News, behavioral scientist Pamela Rutledge attributed it to the content's predictability. "The human brain loves patterns, and the predictability is cognitively rewarding," she explained. "Those predictable story arcs that draw on the standard patterns we recognize from fairytales offer comfort by presenting life as simple and moralistic."
While it continues to rake in success, the Hallmark Channel has also faced criticism for its lack of diversity, specifically regarding LGBTQ+ represen