Though it might not be evident to the general public, Hollywood has been in a production slump since the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes, resulting in a serious dry spell for many actors, per the Los Angeles Times. The slowdown has come at a tough time for “Days of Our Lives” alum Jen Lilley, who’s starred in over a dozen Hallmark Channel romcoms and wrapped up an exclusive two-year contract at Great American Family in early 2024.
“A lot of people are not making projects anymore, and people are fearful that they’re not going to make their money back,” Lilley told Heavy on November 11. “And it just feels like the ‘Wild, Wild West’ meets the Great Depression. I see everybody kind of paralyzed and not moving forward.”
Lilley now hopes to be part of the solution as she prepares to produce and star in a movie called “Holiday Hearts” that begins filming in January 2025. Through a new initiative, much of the funding will be provided by fans who want to be part of the movie’s creation, from attending private chats with the stars to actually appearing in the film.
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