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The Bold and the Beautiful star Tanner Novlan is stepping away from the hospital halls of Los Angeles and trading daytime drama for a bit of southern romance. The actor has officially scored the male lead in the upcoming romantic comedy Cowboy Hearts, where he will star alongside reality TV icon Kristin Cavallari.
Quick Highlights:
New Lead Role: Tanner Novlan (Finn, B&B) plays Cole, a handsome cowboy starring on a dating reboot show.
Co-Starring Kristin Cavallari: Cavallari takes on her first scripted feature film leading role in over 17 years as the show's producer.
Behind-the-Scenes Romance: The film follows a reality TV producer who accidentally falls for the cowboy leading her show.
Release Window: Cowboy Hearts is slated to premiere in early 2027 exclusively on The Roku Channel.
What Is 'Cowboy Hearts' About?
Cowboy Hearts follows a fast-paced reality television producer who travels to Georgia to helm the reboot of a popular dating series. However, production quickly goes off the rails when she unexpectedly starts developing real feelings for the cowboy hired to lead the show.
Who Does Tanner Novlan Play?
Novlan takes on the role of Cole, the charismatic cowboy at the center of the dating series. While a house full of women arrives hoping to win Cole's heart on camera, he finds himself forming a genuine, spark-filled connection behind the scenes with the producer tasked with crafting his love story.
Kristin Cavallari Returns to Scripted Leading Roles
Playing opposite Novlan is Kristin Cavallari, who portrays the producer caught between her career obligations and her growing affection for Cole.
Cowboy Hearts marks a major milestone for Cavallari, serving as her first leading role in a feature film in more than 17 years after spending much of her career in unscripted reality television and business ventures.
When Will 'Cowboy Hearts' Premiere?
Fans won't have to wait too long to see Novlan and Cavallari's chemistry on screen. Cowboy Hearts is expected to premiere in early 2027 on The Roku Channel. While a specific date has not yet been announced, the romantic comedy offers B&B viewers an exciting chance to see Novlan step outside his role as Dr. John "Finn" Finnegan and showcase his comedy chops.
What do you think, Insiders? Are you excited to see Tanner Novlan take on a romantic comedy outside of daytime, and will you be tuning into Cowboy Hearts on Roku?
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