Hallmark to debut romance with lead character who has Down Syndrome

Lily D. Moore, seen right here in "By no means Have I Ever," reportedly has a brand new function in a Hallmark challenge. (CNN/Courtesy of Netflix)

Hallmark Films and Mysteries is diversifying its content material.

The cable channel is about to characteristic a romance with a lead who has Down Syndrome.

"By no means Have I Ever" actress Lily D. Moore is about to star in "Colour My World With Love" as Kendall, "a gifted artist with Down syndrome who creates stunning work within the impressionist type that replicate the truth of her topics as she sees them."

Issues take a romantic flip when she meets Brad, performed by David DeSanctis, in a cooking class.

Erica Durance, Benjamin Ayres and Karen Kruper additionally star.

"Because of the help of her mom, Emma (Durance), and grandmother, Bev Kruper), Kendall is comfortable and thriving," based on a press launch supplied to CNN. "Her life takes an thrilling flip when she meets Brad (DeSanctis) in a cooking class on the native middle for various learners and romance blooms. Emma has spent the final 22 years making an attempt to guard her daughter and has reservations about Kendall and Brad's new relationship, particularly when it shortly strikes in a critical path."

"Everybody has a dream to fall in love and get married sooner or later, even individuals with disabilities," Moore mentioned in a press release. "I hope viewers take away that 'Colour My World With Love' is about portray your individual story via your feelings and that all of us have limitless prospects."

"Colour My World With Love" is about to air later this yr.