While the Hearties Family Reunion fan event is taking place in Vancouver, Canada, Michael Landon Jr. (one of the producers of "When Calls the Heart" and son of Michael Landon) revealed some exciting news to the fans assembled there. "Little House on the Prairie" star Melissa Gilbert (who famously portrayed Laura Ingalls as a young girl and teacher on the prairie series) will join the cast of "When Calls the Heart" for two episodes in Season 12!
According to Hallmark, Melissa Gilbert will play Georgie McGill, “who shares a surprising past with one special Hope Valley resident.”
Announcement video:
This is not, however, Melissa Gilbert's first time on Hallmark; she previously starred in these movies for the network: Thicker than Water, Sacrifices of the Heart, and The Christmas Pageant.
Returning for season 12 of "When Calls the Heart" are: Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Chris McNally, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Andrea Brooks, and lots more of the regular cast members...
My Quick Take:
Oh my goodness... this news makes me so happy! I'm so thrilled to learn and share with you all that Melissa Gilbert will be visiting Hope Valley. I think this will be a wonderful addition to the show. Who will her character, Georgie, have a connection with in the town? There are so many possibilities. I'm guessing it might be Jack Wagner's character, Bill Avery, but we shall see.
Due to the prairie time period and small community centered around the church and one-room schoolhouse, "When Calls the Heart" is often compared to "Little House on the Prairie," so to have them connected in this way is extra special.
I hope many of you enjoyed this news, as well.
Returning for season 12 of "When Calls the Heart" are: Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Chris McNally, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Andrea Brooks, and lots more of the regular cast members...
My Quick Take:
Oh my goodness... this news makes me so happy! I'm so thrilled to learn and share with you all that Melissa Gilbert will be visiting Hope Valley. I think this will be a wonderful addition to the show. Who will her character, Georgie, have a connection with in the town? There are so many possibilities. I'm guessing it might be Jack Wagner's character, Bill Avery, but we shall see.
Due to the prairie time period and small community centered around the church and one-room schoolhouse, "When Calls the Heart" is often compared to "Little House on the Prairie," so to have them connected in this way is extra special.
I hope many of you enjoyed this news, as well.
Blessings to you all,
Net
A few years ago, maybe I'd compare LHOTP to WCTH. But now, I never would. Because LHOTP would never break up the main couple in such a cruel and unforgivable way and change the female to impress a wishy washy man! -Maria
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting! I only wish Melissa Gilbert could be in more than 2 eps.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Bill Avery is my guess, too.
This is awesome, my two favorite series!
ReplyDeleteI saw someone guess that she could be Nathan’s mother. I don’t know about that, but I’m excited to see Melissa Gilbert on WCTH. Part of me will probably be wondering if Nellie is around the corner. LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteI thought about that, but wouldn’t her last name be Grant?
DeleteMelissa Gilbert had only 4 movies a long time ago
ReplyDeleteThicker Than Water (2005)
Hometown Christmas (2018)
Sacrifices of the Heart (2007)
The Christmas Pageant (2011)
How exciting!
ReplyDeleteIt would be fun to see her as a potential love interest for Henry Gower!
ReplyDeleteIt’s could be Bill Avery’s love interest; Georgie McGill
DeleteJack Wagner said Bill Avery could’ve love interest in WCTH: Season 12
Whether his ex-Wife; Kristina Wagner or someone else
It’s actually Melissa Gilbert
Georgina “Georgie” McGill’s surprise past wirh Bill Avery
Jack Wagner & Melissa Gilbert have more scenes together as Bill Avery & Georgie McGill on WCTH: Season 12
Melissa Gilbert portrayed as Georgina “Georgie” McGill’s surprise past with Bill Avery in Hope Valley on WCTH: Season 12
ReplyDeleteJack Wagner & Melissa Gilbert = 5 years older than Melissa’s currently Husband; Timothy & his Wife = 7 years
Jack Wagner mentioned his character; Bill Avery’s new love interest for WCTH: Season 12
I saw but a few of the Little House episodes because I was working for a living and married with no kids during its run. I have seen the adult Melissa Gilbert in some TV movies and, like Allie B, wish that she'd be in more than 2 episodes of WCTH, ideally as a series regular or at least a recurring character!
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