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Good Tidings

Hallmark

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

02of 13Representation MattersHallmarkThe LGBTQ+ representation onThe Holiday Sitterextends far past just the actors on the screen and the story. “The whole creative team on this movie is QUEER!” cheers Bennett, pictured with producer Maura Dunbar, who is also LGBTQ+.

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Representation Matters

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

The LGBTQ+ representation onThe Holiday Sitterextends far past just the actors on the screen and the story. “The whole creative team on this movie is QUEER!” cheers Bennett, pictured with producer Maura Dunbar, who is also LGBTQ+.

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Faux Snow Secrets

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

04of 13Winter Wardrobe WoesHallmarkThe other downside to filming in August: “You know it’s hot and steamy on set when a fleece blanket is cooler than your wardrobe,” laughs Bennett. Krissa’s ugly Christmas sweater with a dancing dino is pretty cool, too.

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Winter Wardrobe Woes

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

The other downside to filming in August: “You know it’s hot and steamy on set when a fleece blanket is cooler than your wardrobe,” laughs Bennett. Krissa’s ugly Christmas sweater with a dancing dino is pretty cool, too.

05of 13Festive FacesHallmark"This is me on the stairs with Chelsea Hobbs, who plays my sister in the movie, and Matthew Dowden, who plays her husband," Bennett says. “I told them to make a Christmas face, and this is what I got.”

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Festive Faces

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

“This is me on the stairs with Chelsea Hobbs, who plays my sister in the movie, and Matthew Dowden, who plays her husband,” Bennett says. “I told them to make a Christmas face, and this is what I got.”

06of 13Fetch Is HappeningHallmark"On Christmas, we wear pink," Bennett says of this snap with director Ali Liebert (who is also LGBTQ+).

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Fetch Is Happening

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

“On Christmas, we wear pink,” Bennett says of this snap with director Ali Liebert (who is also LGBTQ+).

07of 13There’s Something on Your FaceHallmark"This scene is a flashback to when I had a mustache. To be honest, I kinda like it."

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There’s Something on Your Face

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

“This scene is a flashback to when I had a mustache. To be honest, I kinda like it.”

08of 13Lights, Camera, Carbs?Hallmark(George eating a waffle on set with camera in BG) Are waffles a carb?

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Lights, Camera, Carbs?

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

(George eating a waffle on set with camera in BG) Are waffles a carb?

09of 13Those Carbs’ll Do ThatHallmark"‘Twas the night before Christmas, but really it was just in between takes, and we fell asleep."

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Those Carbs’ll Do That

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

“‘Twas the night before Christmas, but really it was just in between takes, and we fell asleep.”

10of 13Sexiest Pancake Makers AliveHallmark"Making Christmas pancakes, but looking sexy while we do it," says Bennett. PEOPLE may have to come up with a new category next year…

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Sexiest Pancake Makers Alive

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

“Making Christmas pancakes, but looking sexy while we do it,” says Bennett. PEOPLE may have to come up with a new category next year…

11of 13Uh OhHallmark"This is what happens when he forgets to get me a Christmas gift."

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Uh Oh

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

“This is what happens when he forgets to get me a Christmas gift.”

12of 13Let’s Go!HallmarkSeems like Sam has plans for a getaway and Jason will be staying put. “One of us is ready for Hawaii for Christmas and one of us is ready for the snow: Can you tell which one?” Bennett teases.

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Let’s Go!

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

Seems like Sam has plans for a getaway and Jason will be staying put. “One of us is ready for Hawaii for Christmas and one of us is ready for the snow: Can you tell which one?” Bennett teases.

13of 13A Talented BunchHallmark"LGBTQ+ represents!" cheers Bennett, with (from left) director Ali Liebert, second assistant director Clayton Alexander Durie, actor Donia Kash (who was the first openly nonbinary actor to feature in a Hallmark movie earlier this year), and Krissa.The Holiday Sitterpremieres Sunday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

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A Talented Bunch

Exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Jonathan Bennett from his new Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter

“LGBTQ+ represents!” cheers Bennett, with (from left) director Ali Liebert, second assistant director Clayton Alexander Durie, actor Donia Kash (who was the first openly nonbinary actor to feature in a Hallmark movie earlier this year), and Krissa.The Holiday Sitterpremieres Sunday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

source: people.com