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Hallmark star Jonathan Bennett gives fans a few glimpses of the more private moments of shooting on the island of Santorini in Greece for “The Groomsmen: Second Chances.” Blissful views are in the backdrop to some fun moments that will be shared with the romantic wedding trilogy set. That one viewing really puts across how magical the location is and the kind of contagious energy that is exuded by the whole production.
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Unable to curb his smile, Bennett waves at the camera from one of those gorgeous Santorini balconies, witnessed by the Mediterranean wearing just that exact shade of blue—really a shade you pretty much see only in travel catalogs. “Greece is one of the most beautiful places in the world,” he announces with barely restrained excitement. “And we are very, very lucky to be here making this movie for you guys.”
This behind-the-scenes video feels like a postcard from your by-far-happiest-among-friends. Bennett bemoans the fact that he had to wake “in the evening”; the views had been so lovely that they messed with his sense of time. He gestures to the scenery in unfeigned disbelief. “Look! It’s so gorgeous here.” Honestly, he ain’t wrong.
It’s not just the view. The video also captures the genuine goodwill on the cast’s part. During all the downtime, they constantly interrupt each other and have fun, much like old friends at a destination wedding. Bennett is heard jokingly about improvising lines, grinning, “Go look at it!” until everyone exploded into laughter.
The trilogy seems to be an excellent match for the loyal audience of Hallmark. The “Groomsmen” series set comprises three interlinked love stories and three weddings linked together by the same group of friends. Basically, it’s going to be a triple shot of romance with some Greek island views on the side.
Hardly anyone can stop counting until the next day. “I can’t wait till Saturday for part 2,” wrote a commenter, echoing most people’s anticipation. This is why Santorini becomes a character in itself: excitement.
Quite a few viewers commented on their plans to visit Greece, with one user stating they’ll be going “in about 3 weeks” and asking for suggestions. Another responded, “Just visited Santorini, and it was magical,” confirming that those movie scenes look even better in real life.
The location utterly moves many at some level on a deeper plane: “We spent two weeks in Greece on our Honeymoon,” said one fan. “Santorini is one of my favoritest places on Earth.” This connecting thread makes any BTS footage especially meaningful to viewers who have personally experienced the magic of the place.
Even those never going to Greece are getting bitten by the travel bug. “Makes me want to go to Greece,” admitted one commenter, while another just yelled, “I’ll find Love in Santorini”—apparently, this destination’s romancing transcends through the screen.
That runway party vibe makes it through the screen. “Love the behind the scenes almost as much as the actual movie,” one viewer said. “They’re just hilarious love all these guys.” The candidness is part of the essence of those Hallmark gems: The joy is effortless and genuine and contagious.
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In almost-a-bigger-way-than-ever promise by Jonathan Bennett to put the mood into another series of warm-hug movies, set against the tantalizing backdrops of Greece and the magically natural cast chemistry, “The Groomsmen: Second Chances” is sure to offer the very thing all eyes crave: escapism, good love, and lots of gorgeous moments to witness. The wedding vibes are off the charts with this one, and the viewers have RSVP’d “yay” down the cinematic Greek escape.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
