For a more vocal Luke Macfarlane character in a holiday setting, Hallmark's "Christmas in My Heart" is the perfect choice. The overall movie has a warm feeling, and while it is set during the Christmas season, the sweet storyline can be enjoyed year-round.
Sean, Macfarlane's character, is a country star who moves away from the spotlight after losing his wife. He meets Beth (played by Heather Hemmens) when searching for a violin tutor for his only daughter, who's about to perform at a holiday concert. Hemmens and Macfarlane have such great chemistry that we're starting to think there's no person on Earth Macfarlane couldn't vibe with on screen. Also, other than romance, "Christmas in My Heart" offers discussions of loss, single parenting, and racial identity.
If you're still not sold, it's time to mention that Macfarlane actually sings here (we told you his character was vocal). While the guitar playing was fake, the rest of Sean's musical performance was all Macfarlane, as the actor revealed in a talk with TV Goodness. "I'm not a professional singer, so I had to figure out how to sing that song the best I possibly could," he shared. Macfarlane explained that the songwriter adjusted the tunes for his vocal range and that the performance used in the movie is the one he actually recorded on set. It's time to get cozy and be all ears for this one.
