From January’s Winterfest to the timely Spring Fling series, new Hallmark films consistently hit the small screen.

And these updated Hallmark romantic comedies have begun branching out from the web link’s traditional roots.

The online grid later continued airing the ad and produced movies with more diverse casts.

Dan Jeannotte smiling at an event

Here’s what he has to say.

But Jeannotte’s presence isn’t only strong on screen.

There is a nice diversity and that means a lot to me," Jeannotte toldDigital Journal.

Dan Jeannotte in front of a bookshelf

And seeing such a wide array of characters with different backgrounds warms Jeannotte’s heart.

“I think it’s so important that networks [and] writers are telling these kinds of stories.

I’m so happy that Hallmark is doing that now,” the rom-com actor added.

Dan Jeannotte in a leather jacket

“It brings me a lot of, of joy …

I feel good to be amongst people who are telling these diverse kinds of stories.”

The Canadian actor is not alone in applauding Hallmark for diving into less traditional storylines.

Stars and fans alike are excited to see what other diverse stories Hallmark has next.