Launched with the inspiration from their four sons, FourBoys Entertainment aims to inject faith-forward narratives into the mainstream media. The company's recent work, "Unexpected," is a testament to this mission, starring Joseph Mazzello and Anna Camp. The film is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

"Unexpected" starts light-hearted, presenting a unique blend of comedy centered around a couple’s endeavor to adopt numerous animals. However, as the story unfolds, it reveals its deeper intent by addressing the distressing theme of infertility, adapted from a book that originally did not include this issue.

Through the lens of a strained marriage, the film examines infertility—a prevalent issue affecting over 10 million women in the U.S.—in a manner that sensitively balances humor and emotional gravity.

Incorporating Life Experiences into Film Narratives

During the creation of "Unexpected," modifications were necessary to reflect the reality of infertility, which wasn’t part of the original storyline. “The actual story of infertility wasn’t in the original book, but it was a perfect way to focus on this really funny, wonderful story about adopting animals and explore the issue of infertility, which gave the story a lot more meat,” explained Heaton.

Both perspectives of the couple are presented in the narrative, an element that was emphasized by Hunt, the director. “One of the crew members told us how unusual and important it was to see the husband’s struggle. It’s very balanced from both a male and female perspective,” said Hunt.

Indeed, David Hunt's direction aims to connect emotionally with the audience. "I want to make people laugh, then three-quarters of the way through, I want to reach through the screen and squeeze their hearts," Hunt added.

Immediate Audience Impact Reflects Deep Connection

The film’s impact was palpable during a screening in Chicago, marked by a significant reaction from the audience. According to Hunt, “There was silence at the end of the movie, and we thought they hated it. But then, women and men began getting up, weeping and thanking us for telling their story.”

This reaction underscores the audience's resonance with the portrayal of infertility, an often private sorrow shared by many worldwide.

The film is part of Heaton and Hunt's broader mission to produce content that enriches the cultural conversation with truth and hope rooted in Christian values. Heaton emphasized, “We named our company 'Four Boys Entertainment' because we wanted to leave a legacy for our kids. We’re about bringing truth into the world and ultimately bringing hope.”

Community Support and Global Influence

Beyond their work in film, Heaton and Hunt also contribute to global and community initiatives. The couple supports the October 7th Coalition, a Christian movement spurred by attacks by Hamas, and the "Mezuzah Is Yours" campaign, showing solidarity with the Jewish community.

In discussing the broader influence of parenting and community roles, Heaton stated, “It’s important for churches and communities to support couples, whether they have children or not. Their value is as human beings themselves.”

Drawing from personal experiences, Hunt also emphasized the importance of providing a home for children in need. “There are so many children in the foster care system... The need for people to step up and parent these poor kids is massive,” he pointed out.