Jen Lilley Inks Exclusive Deal With GAC
Jen Lilley is the most recent Hallmark star to defect from Hallmark to GAC Media. The Days of Our Lives alum has signed an exclusive deal.
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GAC Media Signs Jen Lilley In Exclusive Deal
On Monday GAC Media announced that Jen Lilley has signed an exclusive contract with the new network. According to Deadline, this agreement is for two years. She will make four original films during this time. This means that the contract will run through 2023.
Bill Abbott, the President, and CEO of GAC Media was happy to welcome Jen to the team. “Aside from being an immensely talented and hardworking actor, Jen is a generous and kindhearted person who is a perfect fit for GAC. ”
Abbott, the former Hallmark CEO hinted at his long relationship with Lilley as he said, “Many of us on the GAC team have known Jen for years, and we are excited to welcome her to the family as we work together to bring even more entertaining movies to our fans.”
This means that for the next two years, Jen Lilley will not be making any movies for Hallmark. Her most recent movie for the Hallmark Channel was Where Your Heart Belongs, which premiered on January 1, 2022.
Before this contract, Jen did star in one GAC Family Christmas movie, Royally Wrapped For Christmas.
Jen Lilley Is Thrilled To Be Joining GAC Media
The former General Hospital star took to Instagram to share the big news that she is joining GAC Media.
I’m so thankful for every opportunity I’ve had so far as an actress. I truly believe I have the kindest fans, many of you have become my friends, and I’m so excited to share this next chapter and what @gactv is building with you. Thank you @deadline for breaking the news ❤️ #2022, let’s go!
Trevor Donovan, Danica McKellar Both Signed Exclusive Deals
Jen Lilly is not the Hallmark actor to sign an exclusive contract with GAC Media. Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan, Jen’s USS Christmas co-star, both signed deals with Bill Abbott’s new network.
The Wonder Years star shared that she went to GAC Media because of her long relationship with Bill Abbott. Abbott was instrumental in shaping the success of Hallmark for nearly a decade.
Jen Lilley Created Christmas Is Not Canceled
Jen Lilley fans who are familiar with her work with Hallmark or GAC may not be aware of her charity work. She is an advocate for adoption and foster care.
In addition, Lilley created Christmas Is Not Canceled. This is an organization that works with familiar celebrities, like Trevor Donovan, as well as brands, to help nonprofits obtain much-needed school supplies and presents for underprivileged children.
