💖 HALLMARK HOTTIE: Jessy Schram’s Instant Swoon Over Dominic Sherwood
Forget the cozy script and the Christmas magic—the real heat on the set of the new Hallmark movie, A Suite Holiday Romance, came from the explosive, undeniable chemistry between leads Jessy Schram and Dominic Sherwood. Schram, 39, is fanning the flames of romance rumors after confessing she was instantly smitten with her British costar, 35, during their very first meeting.
The actress, who usually deals with life-or-death drama on Chicago Med, told reporters that their chemistry was immediate, even over a digital screen. “We did a Zoom table read, and the second Dominic started doing the role, I was like, ‘Oh my god, I’m blushing,’” Schram exclusively revealed.
She did not stop there, gushing that they “didn’t really have to work at chemistry, because he’s just so good. He’s so good at being charming and using all of that. And he’s so great at comedy.” This is high praise that goes far beyond typical on-set admiration, suggesting a genuine spark that translated immediately to the camera.
The admission is already sending fans into a frenzy, wondering if this on-screen connection is turning into a real-life holiday hookup. Sherwood, known for Shadowhunters, has the kind of smooth British charm that clearly works wonders, even through a choppy video call.
🤣 RUINED TAKES: Laughter and Friendship Chaos on Set
The intense chemistry between Schram and Sherwood did not just result in blushing; it allegedly caused chaos on the set. Schram confessed that their beautiful friendship and “really, really fun back and forth” led to them frequently breaking character and ruining filming takes.
“Literally, every single day, I think I cried laughing. And we’ve definitely ruined multiple takes,” she admitted. For a tightly scheduled, quick-turnaround Hallmark production, ruined takes are a major issue, but the production staff clearly let the laughter slide for the sake of bottling the natural chemistry between the two stars.
The film, which features a “pretty large ensemble cast,” required both leads to constantly shift between a period piece and present day, adding layers of complexity that could have created stress. Instead, Schram says Sherwood made every day a blast, confirming that the “natural chemistry” was present in their friendship with the entire cast.
Insiders are whispering that this level of on-set camaraderie—especially between the male and female leads—is a sure sign that the romance will be electric, making it a must-watch for those looking for genuine sparks.
👑 ROYAL SECRETS: The Fake Identity Plot Twist
The film’s plot itself is a delicious recipe for dramatic tension, revolving around a series of “white lies” and miscommunication. Schram plays ghostwriter Sabrina Post, who meets a handsome British visitor named Ian Turner (Sherwood) at a lavish hotel bar. The drama begins when Sabrina lets Ian assume she is a wealthy guest, a decision she quickly decides she does “not regret.”
The twist gets even more complicated when Sabrina learns that Ian is a member of the British aristocracy—or so she thinks. The title of the movie is nearly a spoiler, but the heart of the conflict comes when Ian’s real identity is revealed: he is merely the personal secretary of Lord Spencer Braxton. Sabrina’s facade as a “wealthy guest” also crumbles.
Schram noted that the story tackles her character’s deep-seated “self-worth” issues, as she initially struggles with the perceived “fancy world” of royalty. “She’s a very humble journalist that’s just writing in New York, and here’s this guy [who appears to be royalty] and she can’t move across the ocean,” she mused. The white lies are what give the movie its comedic edge, proving the two leads are “in a scenario of just trying to find where they belong,” and finding it in each other.
🩺 FROM LIFE-OR-DEATH TO LAUGHTER: The Chicago Med Contrast
For Jessy Schram, the chance to jump into a lighthearted Hallmark Christmas movie was a massive relief after her serious, high-stakes role as Dr. Hannah Asher on Chicago Med. Her character on the NBC drama is an OBGYN who is currently pregnant herself and navigating a stressful co-parenting relationship amid constant “life or death situations.”
Schram revealed the sheer joy of escaping the medical drama for a set full of romance and laughter. “I remember going to set and it was one of those things where I was like, ‘Oh my god, I just get to smile all the time,'” she confessed. Hannah on Med has to deal with trauma, while Sabrina on Hallmark gets to “just go fall in love and see what that looks like.”
The contrast is stark and underscores the appeal of Hallmark for established dramatic actors. Schram embraced the “magical element” of the rom-com genre, happily accepting the “series of white lies that nobody intended to make” as the perfect vehicle for lighthearted comedy and romance.
🍿 SWEET LIES AND COMEDY: The Unintended Hiccups
The entire plot hinges on the characters’ “disparity” and the “one little hiccup of, ‘Wait is he a royal?'” Schram explained. She believes the core comedic strength of the film lies in how the characters react to the truth of their identities, with both realizing they are trying to find their footing in the world, despite their initial deceptive introductions.
She emphasized that the movie is not just sweet, but genuinely funny. “There’s a lot of comedy in this one, and I’ve gotten to see a little bit of it and it makes me really happy.” This suggests that the movie successfully leveraged the natural, chaotic energy of its leads, including the “blushing” and the “ruined takes,” into genuinely entertaining content.
❓ THE CLIFFHANGER: Is This Hallmark Magic or Real Life Romance?
A Suite Holiday Romance is set to premiere on Hallmark Channel Saturday, December 13, at 8 p.m. ET, and all eyes will be watching the undeniable on-screen chemistry that reportedly caused the actress to blush over Zoom and ruin production takes.
The big question lingering in the gossip world is whether Jessy Schram and Dominic Sherwood’s natural chemistry will lead to a real-life romance. Sherwood’s “charming” persona clearly had an immediate effect on Schram, creating a “beautiful friendship” filled with daily laughter.
Will the holiday magic extend beyond the screen, turning this sweet, lie-filled rom-com into the setting for a brand new, high-profile celebrity romance? Or will the chemistry remain strictly professional, destined only to become a beloved Christmas movie watched years after the final take was ruined?
Our cameras are ready for the red carpet to see if those real-life sparks fly!
The only thing we know for sure is that Dominic Sherwood has just become the new Hallmark crush the entire internet is talking about.
