Luke Macfarlane: Crafting a New Chapter

After years as a beloved Hallmark leading man, Luke Macfarlane is stepping into new territory, blending his passion for craftsmanship, fatherhood, and Hollywood reinvention. As the cover star of Out Magazine’s March/April 2025 issue, Macfarlane reflects on his journey—from starring in Hallmark classics to embracing reality TV and showcasing his love for woodworking.

His latest project, Home Is Where the Heart Is (premiering March 20 on Hallmark+), gives audiences a glimpse into his hands-on carpentry skills, a deeply personal passion he’s eager to share. “This is a very true, authentic piece of myself,” he says, emphasizing the importance of staying true to one’s roots.

Beyond his career evolution, Macfarlane also opens up about fatherhood and how it has reshaped his perspective. “I feel lucky that I belong to a community that is interested in following how I’m developing, how I’m changing,” he shares.

With a career that has championed LGBTQ+ representation and now ventures into new creative avenues, Macfarlane proves that reinvention is both an art and a personal journey. From woodworking to fatherhood and beyond, he continues to inspire by crafting his own story—one that is as heartfelt as the roles he’s known for.

Read the full feature in Out Magazine’s March/April 2025 issue.

talent: Luke Macfarlane (@ten_minutes_younger)
writer: Daniel Reynolds (@dnlreynolds)
photographer: John Russo (@johnrussophoto)
photography assistant: Ken Waller (@kenwaller)
stylist: Warren Alfie Baker (@warrenalfebaker) with The Wall Group (@thewallgroup)
grooming: Ayae Yamamoto(@ayaeyamamoto) with Exclusive Artists (@exclusiveartists)
videographer: Isabelle Passaglia (@isabellerosepassaglia)