Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ Color My World with Love features two actors with Down Syndrome who fall in love and show the world they can build a life together, despite their families’ initial misgivings about the union. Here’s what we know about Color My World with Love.
What is Color My World With Love about?
Kendall (Lily D. Moore) is a talented artist with Down Syndrome who creates beautiful paintings in the Impressionist style that reflect the reality of her subjects as she sees them. Thanks to the support of her mother, Emma (Erica Durance), and grandmother, Bev (Karen Kruper), Kendall is happy and thriving. Her life takes an exciting turn when she meets Brad (David DeSanctis) in a cooking class at the local center for diverse learners and romance blooms. Emma has spent the last 22 years trying to protect her daughter and has reservations about Kendall and Brad’s new relationship, especially when it quickly moves in a serious direction. Not wanting Kendall to experience heartbreak, Emma tries to slow things down. With the help of Nic (Benjamin Ayres), a longtime family friend of Brad’s, Emma slowly accepts that Kendall is ready to—and should—live her own life. In the process, Emma learns a lesson from Kendall about how to look beyond what’s in front of you and see the beauty that exists. And, just maybe, she finds herself ready to find love once again.
Have there been other Hallmark Channel projects featuring actors with Down Syndrome?
Signed, Sealed, Delivered featured a couple with Down Syndrome in the episode, “The Future Me.”
Who stars in Color My World With Love?
Lily D. Moore
Actress/model Lily D. Moore has appeared in a variety of projects, most notably Never Have I Ever and The Gifted. Moore is an advocate for people with disabilities and has even started an initiative for the homeless population called H.E.L.P. (Helping Everyone with Love and Passion) providing bags of foods and toiletries to the homeless. In regard to the film, Moore said, “Everyone has a dream to fall in love and get married one day, even people with disabilities. I hope viewers take away that ‘Color my World with Love’ is about painting your own story through your emotions and that we all have endless possibilities.” Follow her on Instagram @lilydmooreofficial.
David DeSanctis
DeSanctis previously appeared with Mystery 101 star Kristoffer Polaha in the film Where Hope Grows about a down and out baseball player (Polaha) who is reinvigorated after meeting a young man with Down Syndrome (DeSanctis) at the local grocery store.
Erica Durance
Durance is best known for her role as Lois Lane in The CW’s Smallville opposite Tom Welling‘s Clark Kent and as the lead in Saving Hope. She most recently starred in North to Home opposite Kimberley Sustad and Lyndsy Fonseca on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Follow her on Instagram @durance.erica.
Benjamin Ayres
Best known for his roles as Dr. Zachary Miller on Saving Hope, Ayres starred in Cranberry Christmas and A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas. He has had recurring roles on Suits and Burden of Truth. Ayres stars opposite Alison Sweeney on The Chronicle Mysteries on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @benjaminayres.
Who directed Color My World with Love?
Color My World with Love was directed by Peter Benson. You might recognize Benson from his roles in the Aurora Teagarden Mystery movies, Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club, or The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco. Benson has directed several Hallmark projects including Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone, The Santa Stakeout, and the upcoming Big Sky River.
When does Color My World With Love premiere?
Color My World with Love premieres Sunday, June 12 at 9 p.m. ET on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
When can I watch Color My World With Love again?
Thursday, June 16 at 9 p.m. ET Sunday, June 19 at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday, June 22 at 9 p.m. ET Saturday, July 2 at 5 p.m. ET Friday, July 29 at 7 p.m. ET
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