Jessica Lowndes was told to say goodbye to Hallmark Channel, and welcome GAC Family. This February: DeadlineThe actor/singer had confirmed her signing a GAC Family deal that would have her take on multiple roles. She’d be directing and executive producing as well as writing movies for Hallmark Channel rival. Bill Abbott (who is also the Hallmark Channel’s ex-CEO) was the one who negotiated the agreement. Lowndes will work on four movies.
Lowndes gave a few more details on the deal to friendsThe listShe also revealed that after losing roles in auditions, she had really begun to focus on her writing. “I gave myself a full schedule and this is the second script I’ve sold. I sold one out of order, one that I had written later on, but it was Bill Abbott who was at Hallmark who believed in me as a writer,” She elaborated. “He gave me that opportunity and we shot that movie two years ago. It was called ‘Over the Moon in Love,’ and that also incorporated music into [the story].”
Also, she touched upon Abbott’s direction. Television Shows Ace, admitting to the outlet, “Bill Abbott has always encouraged me to write. Bill always believed in me… He always encourages me. Bill wants me to be hands-on.”