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When Calls The Heart: Why Was Little Jack Recast? Erin Krakow Explains

Some years back on When Calls The Heart (WCTH), the role of Little Jack Thorton was played by the Taylor twins, Gunnar and Lincoln. With that said, in 2021, the young actor, Hyland Goodrich replaced them.

Erin Krakow, who plays Little Jack’s onscreen mom, Elizabeth Thorton, provided some insight into the recast.

When Calls The Heart – The Twins Were Simply Ready To Move On

Krakow was on the Hallmarkies podcast, and commented on the recast, stating, “I think they (the twins) were ready to move on and we, of course, only want what is best for them. So, we’re off and running with Hyland and I think that everyone is just going to love him.”

When Calls The Heart: Why Was Little Jack Recast? Erin Krakow Explains

WCTH fans have fallen in love with Hyland, but it was interesting to see his transition. During Season 9, the Taylor twins (Gunnar and Lincoln) played little Jack for the first two episodes, and Hyland came in during Episode 3 of that season. He’s been playing Jack since.

When Calls The Heart – Little Jack Continues To Delight

Hyland has been going strong with the show for four years now; however, at the time of his recast, many fans believed he was merely a temporary replacement.

That’s because the Taylor twins shared an Instagram post that talked about them taking a year off filming. They thanked their WCTH family stating, “This is not goodbye – it’s see you later”.

With that said, the Taylor twins have not taken any other acting roles since their When Calls The Heart gig. The two turn seven in February. Still, they seem quite happy, enjoying fun activities that children do, remaining active in sports, going to the beach, and swimming up a storm!

Meanwhile, Hyland Goodrich continues to do an incredible job as little Jack, now entering Season 12. Jack is growing up fast, in school, and always offers a nice layer of cuteness to the heartwarming and down-to-earth Hallmark series.

Do you remember when the Taylor twins played little Jack Thorton? Join the conversation below!

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