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The Grants And Thorntons Travelled To Cape Fullerton For Little Jack’s Treatment
The conclusion of When Calls The Heart Season 12 hinted at significant changes for the residents of Hope Valley.
Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow), Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry), Allie Grant (Jaeda Lily Miller), and Little Jack Thornton (Hyland Goodrich) hurried to Cape Fullerton for little Jack’s diabetes treatment.
Additionally, Charlotte Thornton (Brooke Shields) will be present in Cape Fullerton, which may lead to further developments.
Moreover, it was hinted that Governor Lucas Bouchard might soon find himself without a job; will he be departing from Hope Valley in Season 13? Here’s what fans can anticipate regarding Chris McNally’s character in the next season.
Season Thirteen Will Bring Big Changes For Lucas
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In the forthcoming Season 13 of When Calls The Heart, it seems that Governor Lucas Bouchard may be facing a decline in his political standing.
Although he successfully prevented Hope Valley from losing its water supply, numerous other challenges have hindered his ability to implement the significant changes he dreams of.
So, what lies ahead for Chris McNally’s character; in a recent chat with the Official Hearties Aftershow, writer Allie Devereux hinted at what’s next for the charming and currently single Mr. Bouchard.
‘I don’t want to give too much away, as I wouldn’t want to ruin the excitement of discovering the delightful surprises we have planned for Lucas.’ She continued sharing, before revealing a few intriguing tidbits that she is particularly enthusiastic about.
Not To Fear-Lucas Bouchard Isn’t Going Anywhere
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Allie continued, “I am thrilled about our plans for him; the excitement is palpable, he’s here to stay, a vital part of Hope Valley. We’re set to reintegrate him into the town’s fabric, both personally and professionally, in ways that will be truly fulfilling. This will undoubtedly bring joy to Team Lucas, who have missed seeing their favorite character over the last few seasons.
The previous season concluded with Lucas and his possible romantic interest, Edie Martell, played by Miranda MacDougall, an attorney who took over her uncle’s ranch in the Hope Valley region.
Will Miranda MacDougall reprise her role in Season 13-only time will tell; the most encouraging news is that there are plans to further develop Chris McNally’s character.
When Will Filming Begin?
There’s been much buzz surrounding the upcoming Season 13 of When Calls The Heart. So, when can fans expect the premiere-traditionally, production for this beloved Hallmark series kicks off in July and wraps up by November.
However, no official announcements have been made yet, but they are expected soon; this suggests that Season 13 might debut sometime in 2026. Details regarding the premiere date or the return of the series to the Hallmark channel should be revealed once filming concludes.
Hearties, what are your hopes for Chris McNally’s character in the new season?
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Personally less of Lucas is fine by me, N’s most fans. I really liked how he had less airtime in season 12. He really should remain a supporting character. He isn’t the slightest bit interesting no matter how hard the writers try to keep trying. They should make him into an antagonist since he does his best work as a shady. Character, or better yet, write him out and give him another show where he fits in better.
Give us more of the Grant family (Elizabeth, Nathan, Allie, and Jack) as they are why most people tune in. More fans would rather see far more Henry, Bill, Canfields and Coulters than Lucas.
Non sono dello stesso parere, penso che Lucas sia il personaggio piu’ interessante della serie. Inoltre trovo Nathan insignificante e non vedo nessuna chimica fra Nathan ed Elisabeth. Date a Lucas piu’ spazio. Sarebbe bello farlo tornare con Elisabeth trovando un modo credibile… Personalmente guardo la serie per Lucas.
Besides Faith, Lucas is the only major character on When Calls the Heart who has any idea of what love, friendship, and community mean. So, yes, besides being the most interesting character on the show, right now, he is the heart of When Calls the Heart and should take center stage. Having said that, Lucas only stayed in Hope Valley because of his relationship with Elizabeth. I thought season 12 would demonstrate their path to friendship, but clearly that didn’t happen. If he loses his job as governor, he needs a compelling reason to be back in Hope Valley. Seasons 10 to 12 demonstrated that his so-called friendships in Hope Valley don’t amount to much, so having him in Hope Valley when his tie to the town (his relationship with Elizabeth) no longer exists makes no sense. If they don’t give him a compelling reason to stay, not just a good storyline, I’d rather they just gave him a hero’s farewell and let him go back to his life of adventurous wandering and searching for belonging. The way he has been treated by most of the other leading characters over the past three seasons shows that he hasn’t found belonging in Hope Valley at all. No more hanging around being disrespected by the citizens whose town he sacrificed everything to save and whose lives he laid down his life to save.
I will agree 100%. Lucas is my favorite character. What the writers have done to this character over the last two seasons is disrespectful to the character and especially, the actor. Suddenly he went from a main character to an afterthought. Lucas is/was kind and thoughtful and a joy to watch. He gave up everything for HV only to be treated badly when he returned after being shot. No respect from Rosemary and Lee who think that everything should evolve around them and their opinions. Elizabeth cruelly left him at the train station, then when he returns, it was all about poor Liz not being able to carry on with Nathan because Lucas was there. Seriously? Meanwhile, Bill and Rosemary sided with her…poor Elizabeth. I feel like the writers pushed to make his character the villain. It was frustrating to watch. I hope the storylines are more thoughtful all the way around. I will give it one more season of my time.
Dumping Lucas was a huge mistake. Ratings took a nose dive. The show has turned into a PG-13 rated soap opera, promoting emotional infidelity and cheating. It’s certainly no longer a faith and family based show.