Ryan Paevey Isn't Interested In Leaving Hallmark For GAC

Along with talent moving over to Great American Family, Hallmark Media has faced criticism from diversity and inclusion activists who began to call out the company for having mostly white, heterosexual characters and storylines. Over the past few years, Hallmark has taken this to heart. In 2020, the channel premiered "The Christmas House," its first film with a same-sex relationship at the forefront. Hallmark also added more films centered around characters of diverse ethnicities like "Christmas at the Golden Dragon."

After spending five years on "General Hospital" Ryan Paevey moved over to Hallmark and has since starred in films like "A Fabled Holiday," "A Summer Romance," and "Unleashing Mr. Darcy." Upon signing a deal with Hallmark for multiple future films, he seemingly addressed the criticism regarding the lack of diversity that Hallmark has faced in the past. "The fundamental storylines and equations are starting to change. Becoming more inclusive, embracing a broader range of content and subject matter to be more reflective of real life. The core of it is still the same," he told TV Insider.