Sally Field to Join When Calls the Heart?

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As a dedicated movie reviewer, I must say that “When Calls the Heart” is a finely-tuned television gem. Despite wrapping up Season 12 within the 2025 TV schedule, fans can look forward to revisiting Hope Valley as Hallmark has graciously renewed this captivating Western romance drama for Season 13, although we won’t be seeing it until at least 2026. With anticipation brewing, let’s speculate about the potential storylines for the upcoming season.

One intriguing prospect that actor Kevin McGarry has hinted at is the introduction of Nathan’s mother. In his opinion, a top-notch actress would be perfect for the role. As we eagerly await the new episodes, it’s exciting to ponder who might take on this intriguing character and bring her to life in the heartwarming town of Hope Valley.

McGarry recently joined a post-show discussion called “Heart to Hearties” on WCTH. During this chat, he discussed the popular series, with Season 13 not yet confirmed at the time of the episode airing. Despite this, McGarry shared some ideas about what he’d like to see in the future. He mentioned that he and his co-star, Erin Krakow, have been discussing the prospect of incorporating more family members for their characters, and I wholeheartedly support this idea.

Erin and I discussed the fact that Nathan’s mother isn’t often present, and if she were to join the story, who could portray her. This could potentially mean we’ll get a glimpse into more of Nathan’s family dynamics, as they are not yet well-known to us.

In Season 6, Nathan made his appearance in Hope Valley. Given this timeline, it appears that fans are long overdue for the introduction of Nathan’s mother. It would undeniably be captivating to see this character appear, considering the growing bond between Nathan and Elizabeth. At present, I can’t pinpoint a particular reason why his mother might visit, other than catching up with her son. The idea of their first encounter, especially between Elizabeth and Nathan’s mother, seems enticing. Regarding who could portray her, Kevin McGarry hinted at an Academy Award-winning actress.

Hmm, could we possibly secure the services of actress Sally Field for this role? There are a few individuals we’ve considered, but I’m not sure yet. We’ll have to wait and see who ends up being cast; whoever it is is certain to do an outstanding job.

Sally Field would be a fantastic pick! Although she hasn’t been active much on TV lately, her comeback to the small screen for WCTH sounds appealing. (Remember how well Melissa Gilbert managed it?) I hope that if time conflicts arise for Ms. Field, the producers of the Hallmark series can make adjustments to accommodate her. However, should the Steel Magnolias star not be cast, another talented actress could easily step in – as long as the series decides to bring Nathan’s mother on board at some point.

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In simpler terms, Actress Erin Krakow, who plays the lead role in A When Calls the Heart, recently departed to join Taylor Sheridan’s new project titled Landman. We wonder about the feelings of her former co-star and husband, Daniel Lissing, regarding this change.

In terms of fitting her character into the plot, it seems she might be making a casual visit to Hope Valley to check on her son. It would add more intrigue if she appeared during or after Nathan and Elizabeth’s wedding, though their relationship has been developing gradually since Elizabeth’s breakup with Lucas. Despite the slow start, I can imagine them eventually getting married at some point in the storyline.

Since Season 13 of “When Calls the Heart” won’t start until next year, we probably have some time before specific plot details are disclosed. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Kevin McGarry and Erin Krakow’s wish for their characters’ extended families to be included comes true. Let’s also keep our fingers crossed that the producers invite Sally Field to rejoin the cast.

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2025-03-30 03:09