“It’s a privilege to be part of this milestone,” said actor Tyler Morgan.
Have you managed to recover from the emotional ride that was the trailer for the star-studded queer holiday film starring Alex Johnson and Chris Parker? If so, you’re in luck—Hallmark has just released a teaser for their inaugural Christmas movie featuring a gay couple in the lead roles, and it looks like an absolute must-see. The film also stars a familiar face from the early 2000s.
Joining platforms like Hulu (where Johnson’s Happiest Season will debut) and Lifetime (which has announced its first holiday film, The Christmas Setup, featuring an LGBTQ love story and a gay couple as leads), Hallmark is set to unveil The Christmas House on November 22, starring Mean Girls’ Tyler Morgan and Brad Harder. This film marks a significant turn for Hallmark, particularly after 2019, when their holiday lineup featured no same-sex couples—yes, really, none at all.
“Representation is crucial, and to portray this storyline on Hallmark Channel is a privilege to make a bit of history,” Morgan shared with Entertainment Tonight recently. The Christmas House centers on brothers Mike Mitchell (played by One Tree Hill’s Robert Buckley) and Brandon (Morgan) as they return home for the holidays. While they strive to unite their family to recreate the cherished Christmas house, Brandon and his husband, Jake, await news regarding the adoption of their first child, as detailed on the Hallmark Channel’s website.
Morgan expressed his excitement about the film, noting that he would have loved to see a movie like The Christmas House when he was younger. “I can only imagine how thrilled my younger self would have been seeing a Christmas movie with a storyline like this; two men in love, preparing to start a family. I think I would have been over the moon, and honestly, I am now,” he said. Adopting is something Morgan and his partner, Jamie Collins, have also contemplated. “We’re definitely thinking about it, especially after filming this movie—it really resonated with me,” he mentioned. “It’s like life is mirroring art.”
“I’m incredibly proud of the Hallmark Channel and everyone involved for expanding the holiday narrative this year, making it more inclusive than ever before,” Morgan said. “So many people are going to feel represented, and they truly belong in the Hallmark family—and they do. This is going to be a very special holiday season for countless folks.”
In a separate promotional clip for the Hallmark film, Morgan revealed that what he looks forward to most this Christmas is spending time with family. “Family is everything to me,” he stated, adding that some scenes from the movie even inspired him to reach out to his loved ones. “I truly hope this movie encourages people to reconnect with their families and share unconditional love,” he shared.
The Christmas House premieres on November 22 at 8/7c on Hallmark.
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In summary, Hallmark is taking a significant step forward with its first Christmas movie featuring a gay couple, marking a historic moment in their programming. The Christmas House, starring Tyler Morgan and Brad Harder, highlights the importance of family and representation during the holiday season.