Andrew Walker Is Grateful To Hallmark For Its Gift To Older Actors

Andrew Walker shared his thoughts about Hallmark with Heavy, noting that he was especially thankful for how much of a home the network has created for actors over 40. He explained that he originally mentioned his thoughts with co-star Autumn Reeser, who was with Walker and other Hallmark stars connecting at the company's headquarters. "We were on the bus ride to Hallmark and I said, 'Autumn, we're all 40... 40-plus year old actors at our prime at Hallmark. It's not like we're on the downtrend. We're actually on this, like, uptrend.' What other network (is that the case for)?" Walker recounted.

Reports on the average age of film actors, such as those from OnBuy and Vox, typically suggest that it's women who struggle to find success in their later years, with blockbuster roles often open to men throughout their 40s and 50s. Even so, Walker's appreciation for Hallmark goes beyond simply casting older actors, as the network also provides much-welcomed stability.