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Jonathan Bennett unfurled a few full compliments for his co-star on social media. Recognition for adding a historic mark to Hallmark went straight to Alexander Lincoln, and he posted an emotional tribute on Instagram for Lincoln for his work in “The Groomsmen Second Chances,” which holds Hallmark’s landmark gay wedding storyline. Some of Bennett’s touching lines were there to highlight the importance of their work while showering Lincoln with praise for his sheer talent and presence on set.
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Now, that photo in Bennett’s post is worth a thousand words: Both actors were making goofy faces while clearly enjoying one another’s company, basking in genuine camaraderie. Bennett was dressed rather casually in a black T-shirt, standing near Lincoln, who went for a crisp white button-up shirt on this particular day. Judging by the big smiles on their faces, this was a lot of fun for the guys, and some of that energy surely glides onto the screen.
What an undoubted gush of applause the caption is! The actor nominated Lincoln as a “true star” in the movie and ceaselessly stressed the importance of his contribution to the making of that movie. “Alex has the thing you can’t explain, he has that ‘it factor’ that makes you love him from the moment he walks into the room.” Bennett then further praised Lincoln’s acting, describing him as “superbly grounded and raw and real.”
Now, the most important part: openly moving to call the historic aspect they were engaged upon while “making history at Hallmark” a “first gay wedding story” told on the network! Huge for representation, and certainly deserving of a celebration.
The comments section just exploded with love and support. Lincoln replied with genuine warmth, calling this film experience “one of my more treasured memories” and “up there with the most fun I’ve had on a shoot.” And, after all, he packed in a few heart emojis as well—they are usually a good sign.
The fans were just as enthusiastic in response. “They did it. I just know they did,” one declared, giving voice to the whole feeling of accomplishment about this milestone. Another got more specific about a favorite moment: “Loved the batting cage scene!” to which another agreed, “EVERYTHING!”
International fame is attested by the presence of Spanish interjections “Hermosos 😍❤️ Nos encantan” (“Beautiful 😍❤️ We love them”) and “Los amo a los Dos” (“I love both of them”) within the thread.
One or two users provided their somewhat personal take, stating, “This was best out of all 3 but each one had its own unique story,” and “Danny and Zack made me sob!!!! 😭 It was so beautiful.” Most likely, emotional impact is a running theme among viewers.
What is truly cool, I think, is how many Eurasian comments speak to Lincoln’s presence from elsewhere. “Love him in In From the Side,” commented one user, while another wrote nostalgically, “Needs to come back to Emmerdale but do love him in the movie ❤️” – a clear sign he’s going to be making waves.
Mostly it was excitement and support. The whole comment section turned into a love fest, with comments like “You guys are so cute I can’t even stand myself!” to “Alex Lincoln is going to be a huge mega star! You can just see and feel it! 🔥❤️🔥.”
What Bennett laid out in his tribute, and the almost indisputable response that ensued, is an important truth: audiences are ready for these stories and are rooting for actors brave enough to tell them. One comment put it best: “The Groomsmen trilogy as a whole but especially Second chances should be screened in cinemas! 🙏🏻 It was soo beautiful!”
Sometimes, the off-screen relationship between co-stars tells you all you need to know about the heart of a project—and based on both Bennett’s tribute and that cheeky snap, this one has plenty of heart.
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Hallmark is truly making strides in representation.