Lifetime Sets Its First-Ever Christmas Movie Centered on a Gay Romance
Lifetime will air its first-ever holiday movie with an LGBTQ lead storyline this year, head of programming Amy Winter announced Monday during the cable channel’s presentation at the virtual Summer CTAM tour.
“We’re proud that we were able to share an amazing storyline last year featuring a same-sex kiss in ‘Twinkle All the Way,'” Winter said. “And this year, we’re even more proud to announce one of our Christmas movies will feature an LGBTQ lead story, because at Lifetime, the holidays truly are for everyone.”
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Here’s the description for the movie, “The Christmas Set Up”:
Hugo, a New York corporate lawyer and his best friend Madelyn head to Milwaukee to spend the holidays with his mom Kate, who is also in charge of the local Christmas celebrations. Ever the matchmaker, Kate arranges for Hugo to run into Patrick, Hugo’s high school friend and secret crush, who has recently returned after a successful stint in Silicon Valley. As they enjoy the local holiday festivities together, Hugo and Patrick’s attraction to each other is undeniable and it looks as though Kate’s well-intentioned Santa-style matchmaking is a success. But as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him. The Christmas Set Up is produced by Neshama Entertainment in association with MarVista Entertainment and executive produced by Danielle von Zerneck, Larry Grimaldi, Hannah Pillemer, Fernando Szew, Suzanne Berger and Arnie Zipursky. Script is written by Michael J. Murray.
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