One beautiful love story will beget another whenVirgin Riverreturns for Season 6. The upcoming season will center on Mel’s (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack’s (Martin Henderson) wedding, as well as set up the framework for an upcoming prequel series. Netflix previously revealed that the prequel set in the 1970s will center onthe love story between a younger version of Mel’s parents, Sarah and Everett. Now, the streamer has not only revealed the actors who will portray the roles but has also offered a first look at the recurring characters whose backstory will tie in withVirgin RiverSeason 6 through flashbacks.
According toDeadline,Jessica Rothe(Happy Death Day) andCallum Kerr(One Piece) will play young Sarah and Everett respectively. Mel’s dad was first introduced in theChristmas special episode of Season 5where letters, discovered by Joey, led to the discovery of his identity as Everett Reid played byJohn Allen Nelsonin the present timeline. On the other hand, Mel’s mom, Sarah, has not been featured in the series. With Everett now warming up to Mel after initially avoiding her, the upcoming season will uncover some more secrets from Mel’s father’s past which will “transport us to the magic and mystique of Virgin River in the 1970s,” as Everette narrates his time with Mel’s mom and his connection to the small town. Further plot details for the upcoming season tease “fresh twists and turns, escalating love triangles, and delightful wedding drama.”
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Character details about Mel’s mom, Sarah describe her as “a witty free spirit from the big city with an ardent passion for activism.” She’s an unconventional woman who does everything to avoid being trapped in the unexciting mundane life expected of young women during the 70s. When she meets handsome musician Everett, it islove at first sightand, as one never to pass up an adventure, she boldly pursues her connection with Everett, described as “her star-crossed soulmate.”
Everett, on the other hand, has a more laid-back personality. While he intends to one day pursue his dreams of performing for crowds, he’s passing the time by “skimming through life in a VW Van.” However, “a chance meeting with a beautiful hitchhiker, Sarah, may just show him there’s more to life than he ever thought possible.” Two of the images show Sarah and Everett together with one teasing the happy moments they shared as both are seen all smiles riding on Everett’s VW Van.
Virgin RiverSeason 6 will feature the return of many familiar faces:Tim Matheson,Annette O’Toole,Colin Lawrence,Benjamin Hollingsworth, among others. The series is developed bySue Tenneyand is an adaptation of the novel of the same name byRobyn Carr. There is currently no release date set forVirgin RiverSeason 6 or the prequel, but stay tuned for future updates. Seasons 1 to 5 are available to stream on Netflix.
Virgin River
Seeking a fresh start, nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe moves from Los Angeles to a remote Northern California town and is surprised by what and who she finds.
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