Richard Sharrah and Elisabeth Montanaro are lighting up the ReelShort screens with their latest America’s Favorite Ex-Husband movie. It has the Hollywood glamour, the unconditional love story, and a heartbreaking drama.
The storyline talks about Daniel Johnson, who divorced his wife, Sabrina Donovan, after she welcomed her cheating ex, Preston Eastwood, back into her life. As Preston Eastwood moved in to their home, Daniel Johnson left the country.
It was time for him to chase his dreams and Oscar-worthy career. This time around he was done living for his wife, as he discovered the importance of self-love.
- Part 1: Who’s In America’s Favorite Ex-Husband—Meet The Fantastic Cast & Their Characters
- Part 2: A Tale of Hollywood Love—Introducing America’s Favorite Ex-Husband Movie Plot
- Part 3: Witness the Drama, Heartbreak, and Love with America’s Favorite Ex-Husband Episodes
- Part 4: Where to Watch America’s Favorite Ex-Husband Full Movie?
Part 1: Who’s In America’s Favorite Ex-Husband—Meet The Fantastic Cast & Their Characters
Richard Sharrah as Daniel Johnson
Does Richard Sharrah, the ReelShort royalty, need an introduction? Well, he’s a ReelShort star actor known for roles in “Daisy Tucker and Mr. NYC,” “Sadness Knows No Boundaries,” and “Mommy Don’t Cry, Daddy is Sorry.”
Born in Oklahoma, Richard Sharrah is an established actor, a doting father, and a loving husband. He plays Daniel Johnson, America’s Favorite Ex-Husband main character.
Daniel was an assistant director who had to drop his career and dreams to take care of Sabrina when she tried to self-harm herself after her breakup. In love with Sabrina, Daniel contractually married her.
He saved her life, loved her deeply, and took care of her home and family while Sabrina continued to enjoy the spotlight as the Hollywood billionaire. But in return, Daniel Johnson was made invisible to the world and to his family.
His son didn’t respect him, and his wife never treated him like he mattered, as she was quick to run back to her ex, who had put her through so much hurt. With his ten-year contract ending, Daniel got divorced as he left with nothing.
With his toxic marriage ending, Daniel Johnson started to live a life for himself. Chasing after his directorial dreams, he became an Oscar winner and left his wife in regret.
Elisabeth Montanaro as Sabrina Donovan
Next up, meet the beautiful Elisabeth Montanaro, the female lead of America’s Favorite Ex-Husband ReelShort movie. She’s an American actress and producer born in Orange County, California. Growing up, Elisabeth found passion in theatre, dancing, and acting that led her to pursue a career in TV and films.
She plays Sabrina Donovan, a Hollywood rising star, a billionaire, and a brand herself. But before she climbed the ladder of success, she was in love with Preston Eastwood, who cheated on her. Their breakup left her deeply hurt, and she almost harmed herself. But it was her husband, Daniel, who saved her and promised to always be there for her.
Married to Daniel for ten years, yet Sabrina sidelined him; his whole life was kept in the dark by her fame, as he wouldn’t fit in the image of her brand. Although what Sabrina failed to realize is that some promises are meant to be broken, as Daniel soon left her as her ex, Preston Eastwood, returned, eyeing her billion-dollar empire.
Evan Faunce as Preston Eastwood
Evan Faunce is an aspiring actor and a storyteller born in Indianapolis. Growing up, football was his passion. But an injury took away his successful football career before the actor made the switch to acting after discovering his new passion for it.
In America’s Favorite Ex-Husband movie, Evan Faunce plays Preston Eastwood, the antagonist character. He is the big Hollywood superstar, the golden boy known for his action spy movies. But he broke his girlfriend Sabrina’s heart when he cheated on her and went public with his new flame.
Returning ten years later, his career clearly not doing great, Preston Eastwood wanted to win back Sabrina after realizing she was now a billionaire. He’s supported by Sabrina’s mean son, Jaxon, who lacked respect for his father, Daniel, unaware of his father’s true potential.
Elyse Mirto as Celeste Donovan
Introducing Elyse Mirto, an actor, director, and producer who holds a BFA in music theatre performance. This America’s Favorite Ex-Husband cast member is also an award-winning actress who, in the year 2009, won the York Innovative Theatre Award for outstanding actress.
On ReelShort, she previously starred in The Lost Quarterback Returns movie, which was a big hit. This time around she plays Celeste Donovan, the mother and manager of Hollywood actress Sabrina.
Celeste Donovan cared about her daughter’s success more than her feelings. It was always about the paparazzi and the scandals as she tried to help her daughter establish her career as the Hollywood superstar. But Celeste made the worst mistake when she underestimated her son-in-law, Daniel Johnson.
More Cast:
- Altar Alynne as Emily Bloom
- Melanie Collup as Ruth Johnson
- Edward Hong as Joey Lee
- Mackenna Shults as Jennifer
- Ursula Monteiro as Veronica
Part 2: A Tale of Hollywood Love—Introducing America’s Favorite Ex-Husband Movie Plot
The America’s Favorite Ex-Husband movie storyline follows Daniel Johnson and Sabrina Donovan’s relationship and marriage over the years.
Daniel, an assistant director, married Sabrina Donovan at her lowest moment in life. Sabrina, who was in love with the Hollywood golden boy Preston Eastwood, was heartbroken when she was cast aside like she meant nothing. Unable to handle her breakup, she tried to self-harm, and that’s when she was saved by Daniel.
Fearing for her well-being and career fall, Sabrina’s mother, Celeste, had Daniel Johnson marry her in a ten-year marriage contract in return for paying Daniel’s mother’s bills. Daniel Johnson, who was in love with Sabrina Donovan, saved her out of love, hoping to win her heart, to say the least.
He loved her, cherished her, and even raised their son, Jaxon, to allow his wife to stay career-focused. But as Sabrina Donovan chased after her Hollywood dreams and got herself established as a renowned actress, Daniel Johnson gave up his directorial dreams; his dream project got sidelined as he prioritized his family over his career.
But ten years into their marriage, Daniel Johnson was done. As their son Jaxon never showed respect and was a mean bully towards Daniel for being a stay-at-home husband. Whereas his wife, Sabrina Donovan, despite her saying “love you” constantly, treated him more like a maid rather than a husband.
The breaking point in Daniel Johnson and Sabrina Donovan’s marriage came when Sabrina welcomed Preston Eastwood back into her life and her home. Jaxon wanted Preston more than he wanted his father.
Realizing her ex, who broke her heart, was back to win her over, Daniel was done caring. So Daniel chose divorce in a bittersweet ending to his unconditional love for his wife, Sabrina Donovan, as he, for the first time in years, chose himself. With him gone, Sabrina was left in regret as she finally realized what she had lost.
She wanted him back, but Daniel was busy chasing his Oscar dreams with his dream project. Will there be a second chance at love for Sabrina and Daniel? Watch America’s Favorite Ex-Husband full movie on ReelShort to find out!
Part 3: Witness the Drama, Heartbreak, and Love with America’s Favorite Ex-Husband Episodes
Episode 3
Daniel Johnson asked for a divorce from his wife, Sabrina Donovan. But she was so busy with her phone that she failed to realize her husband had made up his mind to leave her. Before Daniel could talk divorce again, the couple got interrupted by their bratty son, Jaxon. The spoiled kid refused to be disciplined by his father; he only listened to his mother.
As Jaxon left, Sabrina, without realizing the contract in front of her was actually the divorce papers, signed it away. She couldn’t even care about her divorce as she asked her husband to pull his weight by taking care of the family, which he had been doing selflessly over the years.
Episode 4
Holding his dream manuscript of the Loving Her project, Daniel Johnson recalled how his career got sidelined for taking care of his wife. He had sacrificed his dreams, career, and future for his marriage. But the only good thing out of his marriage was he was able to save his mother with the money he got from Sabrina’s mother
But after ten years, as Daniel promised his mother, he was going to live his life for his sake. As he contemplated his decision, his wife and son were eager to meet Preston Eastwood, the ex who had broken his wife’s heart. But now Sabrina was welcoming him back, calling him her favorite leading man.
Part 4: Where to Watch America’s Favorite Ex-Husband Full Movie?
The hype for America’s Favorite Ex-Husband movie was real. With our favorite cast members Richard Sharrah and Elisabeth Montanaro in the lead characters, we knew this was going to be a treat, and surely the movie didn’t disappoint.
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