7 Stars We Want to See in More Hallmark Movies
Each year — and especially at Christmas — Hallmark puts out quite the slate of movies, most starring some very familiar faces. But there are also some actors who come in occasionally or just debuted in 2020.
Whether they were part of the latter group (like Aaron Tveit and Alvina August) or the former (like Eion Bailey), some left quite the lasting impression and us wanting to see more of them in the future — especially if it means more singing for a few.
Scroll down as we take a look at some of the actors for whom we hope 2020 won’t be their last Hallmark appearance.
Aaron Tveit
2020 movie: One Royal Holiday
Tveit made his debut on Hallmark this year, and his royal prince, along with his family, is so entertaining as they end up trapped by snow (and then later on happily by their own choices) in a small town inn. And, of course, we’d need to see the Broadway star sing if he returned for another movie.
Alvina August
2020 movie: Deliver by Christmas
We’re hoping that the bakery owner won’t be the only character August plays in one of these movies. She had to make her character falling for a man over the phone — while also in person — believable, and she did.
Eion Bailey
2020 movie: Deliver by Christmas
Bailey has done a Hallmark Christmas movie before (2017’s Switched for Christmas), but this year’s allowed him to truly shine opposite August (with only the one love story, versus the two on top of the twins’ relationship in the other).
Janel Parrish
2020 movie: Holly & Ivy
Her debut came in one of the more heartfelt and serious movies of the season, and she made it believable that her character would adopt the kids of a neighbor she just met. The more lighthearted moments of the film make us want to see her in something that has a bit more comedy to it in the Hallmark rom-com genre.
Jeremy Jordan
2020 movie: Holly & Ivy
Another Broadway actor who appeared in his first Hallmark movie this season, Jordan showed he has the leading man role down. But next time, we’d like to see him do something that allows him to show off his musical talents — and as we’ve been before with these movies, that happens often enough that it’s easy to make that happen.
Krystal Joy Brown
2020 movie: One Royal Holiday
After witnessing Brown’s Hallmark debut as the best friend of the female lead of One Royal Holiday and with her character, the town’s mayor, a standout in the film, we want to not only see more of her but see her take on the leading role.
Mallory Jansen
2020 movie: On the 12th Date of Christmas
Jansen’s debut was one of the more unique movies of the season, with her one of two game designers (the other played by Hallmark fave Tyler Hynes) who team up to create a city-wide scavenger hunt (and, of course, fall in love). Jansen fit right into the Hallmark family as someone who loved Christmas but wasn’t over the top about it.
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Don't agree with this list. The two actors I would like to see more of are Kimberly Susted and Will Kemp. Both are great and need more exposure.
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Yes, yes. She's been a background actress in many Hallmark movies and I was thrilled to see her as a frontline star in one of the Godwink movies! Love her! And Will as well!
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I also love Kimberly. I thought the chemistry between her and Brandon Rough was great, and I'd like to see more of him.
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Kimberly's rapport with Paul Campbell recently, and Brandon Routh in the past, is particularly impressive.
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Definitely more Will Kemp. He and Lacey Chabert have such great chemistry!
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They have allot more acting to do.I have been watching this channel from the beginning .Lacey & Elliott and Will and a select few are the very best this channel has .
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Would love to see you do more continuations of.some of the stories. The decorations are beautiful. Keep up.the great work. More Royal.movies would be great also.
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Agree with all those mentioned, but I would like to see then back to being clean shaven unless its a good healthy looking beard!! Some of the guys look absolutely fantastic with the facial growth while some of the others just dont quite make it !!
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I think that all that were represented were great - Will Kemp was another. I love all the regulars and it's wonderful to see more and more come into the Hallmark fold. Love all the Movies - Movies and Mysteries. Keep them coming, and be safe.
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I absolutely love the Hallmark Channel and have been watching Xmas movies all month!!
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Cameron Mathison is the best. From All My Children to ALL his Hallmark movies, he makes his characters feel real.
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Love, love, love Cameron in all his movies!!
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I'm going back a way, but I thought Joey Lawrence was adorable in "Hitched for the Holidays". And by the way, why is that movie never on.
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I love these hallmark movies been watching Christmas 1s since October. Would like to see these other 7 ppl in more of their movies. I love the way hallmark pairs the men and women you can see the good chemistry between them
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I think Lacey Chamber is one of the best across Hallmark had. It doesn't matter who she is paired with, she makes her role believable and her relationship with whomever gentleman is paired with her. Brennan Elliott, Will Kemp, Tyler Hynes, Sam Page, any of them. She makes her role believable.
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I thought this years movies were less inspiring and shown over and over again. Many of the older ones from years passed just didn't show up this year. I found the most inspiring one was "The Christmas Bow". I adore the actor. He is great in every movie. So long story short...Hallmark Christmas was mostly disappointing.
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We need more Tyler Hynes shows!!
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are both PERFECT HALLMARK
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I agree, it's time for some new faces on hallmark movies
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Cameron is the top of this list for Hallmark movies love him.Love to see more of Danica Mckellar and Rupert Penry - Jones they had Chemistry for the moment they met love both of them
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I would really , really like to see Bobby Campo in more Hallmark movies..I never miss a Hallmark movie have everyone recorded..but especially enjoy seeing Bobby Campo ...with his boyish smile he just fits Hallmark movies perfectly..especially Christmas ones..when he smiles so do I !!
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Where are actors of Asian heritage?? I really didn't like Lucia Mucarelli, but Donna Benedicto has impressed in supporting roles and should be given a lead opportunity. And Hallmark should go find Asian leading men for its romcoms, if such actors even exist
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I would love to see Aaron Tveit and
Laura Osnes reprieve their roles in a sequel to One Royal Holiday. Their voices are beautiful, would like some music.
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Andrew Walker. He's great!
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Neal Blesso and Ryan Paevey Are who I want to see and for the women is Danica Mckellar and Lacey Chabert they are the best
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I have always liked Eion Bailey.......I first saw him on Covert Affairs years ago.
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I love Hallmark and Hallmark Mysteries. I loved the newbies you mention. I really would love to see more of Alvina August, Eion Baliey , Ryan Paevey, and Aaron Trevit. I also loved the interracial couples you have had in this years movies. Bravo for having. Two things more enough of the royalty storylines. i would love to see a squeal to Deliver by Christmas. My favorite this year.😄
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I really enjoyed your Christmas movies. Ryan Pavey my favorite. And Aaron T. And Mallory Jenson.and a few others. I love royalty movies.
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This list is about the actors that have never been in a Hallmark movie or the lead of one. Although I completely agree on how good Will Kemp and the others are they are not "newbies"to Hallmark so they would not be on this list.
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Need another Mr. Darcy movie with Ryan Paevey.
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Paul Campbell!!!
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I’d like to see more movies starring Ryan Peavey. He is,1. VERY HANDSOME, 2. Drool worthy, 3. A very good romance leading man. I record his movies so I can watch them at will.
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I think Will Kemp should have been #1 on this list...
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I love Tyler Hines
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Would love to see John Newton, who starred in "The Christmas Card", my favorite, in another Hallmark Movie.
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Carlo Marks, Ryan Peavey !
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I love Allie Sweeney!
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I really enjoy seeing Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott together, they have chemistry. Love the “All My Heart” movies. Time for another continuous “All my Heart” movie, like an addition to their family at the Inn.I would love to see more movies of them together.
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My favorite movie most recently was "Angel of Christmas". I loved Jennifer Finnigan . So cute!! And I never saw Jonathan Scarfe in that kind of role. I found him to be very charming.
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I really love Eion Bailey would love to see him in more
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I don't know who made this list but on top of my list is Will Kemp.
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I agree, have watched Christmas waltz almost everytime its been on, and the same for Aaron Tveit, in Royal Holiday!! Loves him!! He has such expressive hands. Would love to have him sing in one next!!!
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I totally agree with you. He should have been at the top of the list.
Very talented and Han dance. I like him paired with Lacy they have chemistry.
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The names are in alphabetical order.
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Show more the older movies play the same ones over and over I enjoy Christmas movies I wait for them come in July
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I don't like the new lineup of actor it's coming on Hallmark
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Good list. Especially liked Alvina.
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more of Warren Christie, Tyler Hynes and Will Kemp
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EXCELLENT !!!
Loved Alvina August and Eion Bailey!!!
Deliver By Christmas was simply the best !!
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Ray Laska!!!!
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Please do a One Royal Holiday sequel!! Great cast all around!
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Give me more Laura Osnes! She’s Incredibly talented!!
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Gil Paton rupert penny Jones danica mckeller Merritt Patterson jack donnely
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What happened to "Finding Father Christmas"? They had one sequel. But there was enough material to do more
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Some of the movies were very disappointed, but I love love (Deliver by Christmas) but I think the couple should've meet earlier, Christmas come Twice.
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None of the above. Bring on Wes Brown, Paul Green, Kimberly Susted, JT Hodges, Brandon Rough (sp?), Merritt _____, - oh there are so many!!!
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How about some stories where you can't tell in the first 5 minutes who is getting together with whom . They .ight be feel good movies, but way too sugery
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Kimberly, paul and Brandon and Joy among with Ambrose lol
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They need to stop with these royals getting boring and make more normal story's not everyone is rich or professional. I like Paul Campbell and more like Five star Christmas a bit of humor made me laugh not so serious.
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Did anyone else notice that none of the When Calls the Heart cast appear in any of the Christmas movies? I also missed Kelly Martin. So much talent can't pick just one favorite.
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Loved Ben Savage! 🙌 Would love to see him again!
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I do not like the black and white couples. Just not my thing. Also miss the regular actors such as Jesse Metcalf and Paul Green
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I love Paul Green he is so talented and handsome and funny. . He had me laughing in A Christmas Detour. I love Paul Campbell with Kimberly Sustad they have cool chemistry together they make me laugh they're very good together I see all their movies.
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