Virgin River season 7 cast: Meet the new and returning characters
The community of the California town is back on our screens.
It's been well over a year since viewers found themselves transported to Virgin River and now, it's finally time as Mel and Jack get used to married life.
This season, some new faces have been welcomed to town, including a couple who could shake up Virgin River in a major way, but particularly Mel and Jack as they take their first steps into adopting a baby!
Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith previously said that season 7 will "explore the honeymoon phase for them as they’re building their lives on the farm, which can come with its own obstacles".
And plenty of obstacles have been thrown in their way, but who is the cause of them?
Read on for everything you need to know about the Virgin River cast on Netflix – but be warned, some spoilers follow for seasons 1-7.
Who's in the cast of Virgin River season 7?
Virgin River season 6 cast members are as follows:
- Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda 'Mel' Monroe
- Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan
- Annette O'Toole as Hope McCrea
- Tim Matheson as Doc Mullins
- Benjamin Hollingsworth as Dan Brady
- Zibby Allen as Brie
- Colin Lawrence as Preacher
- Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie
- Kai Bradbury as Denny Cutler
- Mark Ghanimé as Dr Cameron Hayek
- Kandyse McClure as Kaia Bryant
- Elise Gatien as Lark
- Teryl Rothery as Muriel
- Gwynyth Walsh as Jo Ellen
- Nicola Cavendish as Connie
- David Cubitt as Calvin
- Marco Grazzini as Mike
- Lauren Hammersley as Charmaine Roberts
- Jessica Rothe - Young Sarah
- Callum Kerr - Young Everett
- John Allen Nelson - Everett
- Rachel Drance - Marley
- Sara Canning - Victoria
- Cody Kearsley - Clay
- Austin Nichols - Eli
- Matty Finochio - Tony
Read on for everything you need to know about the stars and who they portray...
Alexandra Breckenridge plays Melinda 'Mel' Monroe
Who is Melinda 'Mel' Monroe? Melinda is a nurse and midwife who moves to the remote town of Virgin River, California, for a fresh start away from her painful memories. She has since become romantically involved with local man Jack Sheridan, with the two now engaged to be married!
What else has Alexandra Breckenridge been in? Breckenridge has appeared in two seasons of American Horror Story, portrayed Jessie Anderson in The Walking Dead and, in one of her more recent projects, she had a main role in the smash-hit US drama This Is Us.
Martin Henderson plays Jack Sheridan
Who is Jack Sheridan? Jack Sheridan is a former US marine who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from his time in the military. These days, he spends his time managing the local bar in Virgin River. He recently became engaged to Melinda Monroe, and season 6 will focus on the run-up to their big day.
What else has Martin Henderson been in? Henderson had a main role in seasons 12-14 of the long-running US medical drama Grey's Anatomy.
Annette O'Toole plays Hope McCrea
Who is Hope McCrea? Hope is the mayor of Virgin River. In season 3, she was involved in a car accident that left her with a serious brain injury, although viewers will be pleased to hear that she is walking the long road to recovery.
Speaking to Country Living about the characterisation of Hope, Annette O'Toole told Country Living: "I don't see her that way, of course, because I'm inside her and I see what drives her and what is important to her and she's just… she's a stickler and she's got tremendous energy and intelligence, and I think she has more common sense than she has book smarts, and she's kind of figured a lot of stuff out for herself. And she's very stubborn. And those qualities still exist [in older people in real life]."
What else has Annette O'Toole been in? Superman fans will be very familiar with Annette O'Toole as she played both Lana Lang in 1983's Superman III and Clark Kent's adoptive mother Martha in Smallville. She also had a main role in 1990's adaptation of Stephen King's IT and, more recently, appeared in the acclaimed drama series Halt and Catch Fire.
Tim Matheson plays Vernon 'Doc' Mullins
Who is Vernon 'Doc' Mullins? As his nickname suggests, Vernon is the local medical doctor in Virgin River. While he initially struggled with the idea of Mel joining the practice, he has since become a father figure to the nurse practitioner.
What else has Tim Matheson been in? Tim Matheson has been acting since the 1960s and in that time has appeared in the likes of Animal House, Fletch, White Collar, Entourage and The Affair.
Benjamin Hollingsworth plays Dan Brady
Who is Dan Brady? Dan Brady is another veteran now living in Virgin River, but he's finding it difficult to readjust to normal life after his time in the service.
What else has Benjamin Hollingsworth been in? Hollingsworth had a main role on the medical drama Code Black, which ran for three seasons before ending in 2018.
Colin Lawrence plays John 'Preacher' Middleton
Who is John 'Preacher' Middleton? John is a close friend to Jack, having also served in the Marines, and now works as a chef at the bar he owns.
What else has Colin Lawrence been in? Lawrence will be known to Riverdale fans as Coach Clayton, while he also portrayed Janko on the fantasy series iZombie and Benjamin Abani on crime drama The Killing.
Sarah Dugdale plays Lizzie
Who is Lizzie? Lizzie is Connie's niece, who is sent to Virgin River in season two by her parents after misbehaving at home in Los Angeles. Whilst staying with her aunt, she begins a romance with Ricky, but following their relationship break down she began getting to know Denny Cutler - and they're now expecting their first child!
What else has Sarah Dugdale been in? Dugdale has appeared in Arrow, dark comedy Phil, Netflix's In the Shadow of the Moon and Mystery 101.
Gwynyth Walsh plays Jo Ellen
Who is Jo Ellen? Jo Ellen is a resident of Virgin River who has earned a reputation around town for being incredibly chatty.
Where have I seen Gwynyth Walsh before? Canadian actor Gwynyth Walsh is best known for starring as B'Etor in the Star Trek franchise and for her roles in Da Vinci's Inquest, NYPD Blue, American Horror Story, Van Helsing, The 100, and The Man in the High Castle.
Nicola Cavendish plays Connie
Who is Connie? Connie is a friend of Hope's who runs Virgin River's general store and looks after her niece Lizzie while she temporarily lives with her. She's a bit of a busy body but ultimately has a good heart, helping with Paige's bakery truck while she's away.
What else has Nicola Cavendish been in? Cavendish has appeared in drama The Romeo Section, Sabrina the Animated Series, The L Word, Air Bud and The X Files.
David Cubitt plays Calvin
Who is Calvin? Calvin was the leader of a local gang who ran an illegal marijuana farm on the edge of Virgin River.
Where have I seen David Cubitt before? Cubitt starred in supernatural drama Medium and has appeared in Bates Motel, Arrow, Ray Donovan, Van Helsing, Siren and The Good Doctor.
Teryl Rothery plays Muriel
Who is Muriel? Muriel is an actress and a member of Virgin River's knitting group, who Hope takes a disliking to after she expresses a romantic interest in Doc.
Where have I seen Teryl Rothery before? Rothery has appeared in Supernatural, iZombie, The Killing, Bates Motel, The X-Files, Best in Show and Stargate SG-1.
Marco Grazzini plays Mike
Who is Mike? Mike is Jack's policeman friend who led the investigation into his shooting.
Where have I seen Marco Grazzini before? Marco Grazzini is best known for playing Alejandro in Kim's Convenience and for his roles in Supernatural, The Murders, A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Art of More, The Magicians, The Flash and Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Zibby Allen plays Brie
Who is Brie? Brie is Jack's sister who visits him in Virgin River after he's shot. She is now a permanent resident in Virgin River and is in a relationship with Mike.
Where have I seen Zibby Allen before? Allen is best known for playing Nurse Zibby in Grey's Anatomy and for her roles in A.N.T. Farm, Bates Motel, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Nancy Drew and The Good Doctor.
Kai Bradbury plays Denny
Who is Denny? Denny is a young man who turns up in Virgin River and reveals himself to be Doc's long-lost grandson. In season 4, he was revealed to be living with the degenerative condition Huntington's disease. He is now in a relationship with Lizzie and they are expecting their first child together!
Showrunner Smith added: "What we get in season 5 is a much clearer picture of who Denny is and what he's going through, and the relationships that he forms as people in the town and people close to him in his life start to become a support system for it and create stronger bonds between them all."
Where have I seen Kai Bradbury before? Kai Bradbury has appeared in Fort Salem, The Boys, Warigami, Supernatural and The Man in the High Castle.
Lauren Hammersley plays Charmaine Roberts
Who is Charmaine Roberts? Charmaine is a local from Virgin River, who previously had a 'friends with benefits' arrangement with Jack. She became pregnant with twins at around this time and told Jack that they were his – but a bombshell twist in the season 4 finale exposed this as a lie. The true father was revealed in season 5 to be none other than Calvin.
What else has Lauren Hammersley been in? Hammersley had a recurring role in the Canadian sitcom Mr D and also played Adele in the sci-fi drama Orphan Black.
Kandyse McClure plays Kaia Bryant
Who is Kaia Bryant? Kaia is a firefighter who is first introduced in season 5 when wildfires spread across Virgin River. She later becomes romantically involved with Preacher.
What else has Kandyse McClure been in? Canadian actress Kandyse McClure has starred in a string of TV shows and movies including Carrie, Battlestar Galactica and Ghost Wars.
John Allen Nelson plays Everett
Who is Everett? It was revealed in the final episodes of season 5 that Everett was indeed Mel's biological father.
What else has John Allen Nelson been in? John Allen Nelson is best known for starring in 24 as Walt Cummings and as President Devore in the 2014 series Crisis. His other credits include Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Red Band Society and NCIS.
Rachel Drance plays Marley
Who is Marley? Marley is an expectant mother in Virgin River, whose baby Jack and Mel plan to adopt.
What else has Rachel Drance been in? Drance's other credits include Salvation, The Hardy Boys and The Flash.
Sara Canning plays Victoria
Who is Victoria? Victoria is a former police officer turned medical investigator who comes to Virgin River to look into Doc's practice.
What else has Sara Canning been in? Canning is perhaps best known for her role as Jenna Sommers in The Vampire Diaries. Her other credits include Shaman, Influencer and horror movie Z.
Cody Kearsley plays Clay
Who is Clay? Clay is a new resident in Virgin River who has experience working in the rodeo circuit, hiding a major secret from his new employer Jack.
What else has Cody Kearsley been in? Kearsley is a Canadian actor best known for his portrayal of Moose Manson in Riverdale and as Turbo Pokaski in Daybreak on Netflix.
Matty Finochio plays Tony
Who is Tony? Tony is Hope's new temp assistant filling in for Lizzie while she is on maternity leave.
What else has Matty Finochio been in? Finochio's other credits include Night of the Reaper, Pumpkinhead and Autumn Dreams.
Austin Nichols plays Eli
Who is Eli? Eli is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon operating on Mel and Jack’s adopted newborn son and had previously worked with Mel.
What else has Austin Nichols been in? Austin Nichols is best known for his role as Julian Baker in One Tree Hill. His other notable credits include The Day After Tomorrow and Wimbledon.
Elise Gatien plays Lark
Who is Lark? Lark was introduced in season 5 after her and her daughter's lives were uprooted due to the wildfires. She sparks a connection with Brady, but it's clear it's all a ruse as she is really working with Jimmy.
What else has Elise Gatien been in? Elise Gatien has starred in the likes of Supernatural, Colony and Life Sentence alongside Lucy Hale.
Jessica Rothe plays Young Sarah
Who is young Sarah? Sarah is Mel's mother and, in season 6, will be shown in a series of flashbacks.
What else has Jessica Rothe been in? Jessica Rothe has appeared in a number of films including both Happy Death Day movies, Forever My Girl and, more recently, Boy Kills World.
Callum Kerr plays Young Everett
Who is young Everett? Everett is Mel's father, and in season 6 will be shown in a series of flashbacks as it delves into his relationship with Sarah.
What else has Callum Kerr been in? Callum Kerr has appeared in a number of the Flowers in the Attic instalments as well as Monarch and Zomboat!.
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