Final yr noticed a flurry of LGBTQ-inclusive Christmas videos from Life time, Hallmark and other networks and streaming services. The custom carries on in 2021, with films starring RuPaul, Michael Urie, Jonathan Bennet and additional — plus appearances by homosexual favorites like Jennifer Coolidge.
Plan your getaway season binge-seeing periods accordingly with these future films and specials.
‘Christmas at the Ranch’
Dec. 1 , Tello Films
Elevated by her grandmother (Lindsay Wagner of “The Bionic Woman”), city slicker Haley (Laur Allen) is summoned dwelling to Tennessee by her brother (Archie Kao), who wants her assistance to save the household ranch from foreclosure (a acquainted more than enough scenario to lovers of Tv set Xmas motion pictures). Haley is unwilling to get included but eventually will get the Christmas spirit — and some real chemistry with ranch hand Kate (Amanda Righetti).
Introduced in 2009, TelloFilms.com describes alone as the 1st streaming network dedicated to telling stories about queer females.
‘Single All the Way’
Dec. 2, Netflix
Tony-profitable director Michael Mayer (“Spring Awakening”) helms Netflix’s to start with homosexual vacation movie, which sees perpetually solitary Peter (Michael Urie) begging his most effective close friend, Nick (Philemon Chambers), to appear house with him and pretend to be his boyfriend to put an end to his family’s continuous meddling. But the ruse is put to the take a look at when his mother (a further homosexual fave, Kathy Najimy) sets him up with her hunky trainer (“Brothers and Sisters” actor Luke Macfarlane).
Kudos to “Single All the Way” for casting three out actors as gay figures — and for casting Jennifer Coolidge, period of time.
‘The Bitch Who Stole Christmas’
Dec. 2, VH1
RuPaul expands his empire with his very first holiday getaway film, which sees the drag icon actively playing a grinchy vogue editor who sends journalist Krysta Rodriguez (Netflix’s “Halston”) to a modest town obsessed with Xmas. But far from a wintertime wonderland, she encounters “cut-throat housewives, a substantial-stakes ‘Winter Ball’ opposition and a sinister plot that could damage Xmas fore-evah!” according to the film’s synopsis.
Also on board for the specific, developed by MTV and Planet of Question, are “RuPaul’s Drag Race” judges Michelle Visage and Ross Mathews, “The Other Two” star Andy Ridings, pop singer Kim Petras, Charo and nearly two dozen “Drag Race” alumni — including Ginger Minj, Peppermint, Gottmik and Kylie Sonique Like.
‘The Good British Baking Show: Holidays’
Dec. 3, Netflix
Former contestants return to the tents for a pair of holiday break-themed episodes: In “The Terrific Christmas Baking Exhibit,” out comedian Tom Allen subs for Noel Fielding to co-host with gay presenter Matt Lucas as year nine’s Jon Jenkins and Kim-Joy Hewlett and time 11’s Hermine and Rowan Williams whip up wondrous Yuletide treats.
“The showstopper obstacle, they’ve received to make a festive feast illusion cake,” judge Paul Hollywood teased, according to Wide range.
In “The Good New Year’s Baking Clearly show,” it’s season 5 winner Nancy Birtwhistle up in opposition to time 9 winner Rahul Mandal and two contestants from time 19: Homosexual nerd Henry Hen and witchy Helena Garcia.
Earlier this month, “The Excellent British Bake Off” producers also declared the solid of the acclaimed British AIDS drama “It’s a Sin” has reunited for a new a person-off superstar edition of the clearly show, but an airdate has not been declared. The vacation-themed episode will see cast members Olly Alexander, Lydia West, Nathaniel Curtis and Shaun Dooley whisk, conquer, chop and knead under the watchful eyes of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
‘The Jenkins Relatives Christmas’
Dec. 4, Wager+
Right after the dying of the spouse and children patriarch, grownup sisters Baneatta and Beverly (Regina Taylor and Kim Coles) try to go on household Christmas traditions regardless of extensive-simmering resentments. But the arrival of a previously unidentified 50 percent-sister could put coal in everyone’s stockings.
Baneatta’s homosexual son, Kenny (Anthony Chatmon II), brings his boyfriend, Logan (Derek Chadwick), house for the vacations but is presented an icy reception. Will Logan’s pushing Kenny to stand up to his overbearing mom bring them closer jointly or push them aside?
Robin Givens directs this Guess+ seasonal drama, co-starring Tammy Townsend and Robert Gossett.
‘With Love’
Dec. 17, Amazon Prime Online video
Amazon Prime’s initial entry in the LGBTQ vacation motion picture game is this 5-element miniseries from Gloria Calderón Kellett, showrunner for Netflix’s reboot of “1 Working day at a Time.”
Just about every episode is established throughout a distinct getaway in one particular yr, adhering to Lily Diaz (Emeraude Toubia) as she navigates a adore triangle with hunky suitors Nick and Santiago (performed by Desmond Chiam and Rome Flynn).
The queer quotient comes courtesy of Lily’s brother, Jorge, (Mark Indelicato of “Unpleasant Betty”) — who delivers his new boyfriend, Henry (Vincent Rodriguez III), household on Xmas Eve — and from trans design-actress Isis King, enjoying cousin Sol, who has a “potential blossoming relationship” with a medical professional coworker, in accordance to the official synopsis.
‘The Christmas Residence 2: Deck Individuals Halls’
Dec. 18, Hallmark Channel
Very last yr, following sparking outrage by pulling a jewelry ad showcasing lesbian brides, Hallmark made amends by featuring the very first gay couple in one of its several, lots of holiday getaway flicks: “The Xmas Property” scored extra than 13 million viewings more than the 2020 holiday season, so a sequel was a no-brainer.
In the original, Monthly bill and Phylis Mitchell (Treat Williams and Sharon Lawrence) invited their adult sons residence for the holiday seasons, then fall a bomb that they’re promoting the household home.
This time all around, homosexual son Brandon (Jonathan Bennet) and his husband, Jake (Brad Harder), contend with Brandon’s straight brother, Mike (Robert Buckley), to see who can make the most festively embellished Christmas household.
‘Under the Christmas Tree’
Dec. 19, Life time
Previous year, Life time debuted its 1st gaycentric holiday getaway flick, “The Christmas Set up,” and this season, it is bringing a lesbian romance to the little screen.
In this holiday break tale from “The Christmas Setup” screenwriter Michael J. Murray, Xmas tree “whisperer” Charlie Freemont (Tattiawna Jones) finds the best tree for the governor’s vacation celebration — correct in the yard of promoting whiz Alma Beltran (Elise Bauman).
When they originally butt heads, in accordance to the official description, “romantic sparks shortly get started to fly concerning the two females as the enchanting tree and some Christmas fairy dust from the town’s pâtissière extraordinaire (Ricki Lake) convey out the greatest in them,”
Previously this month, Life time programming head Amy Winter season told The Wrap that it is crucial for viewers see on their own represented in holiday break fare.
“I come to feel like we’re the chief when it arrives to Xmas and variety and inclusion and picking out excellent stories from all unique walks of life,” she stated. “And that dedication will proceed.”
