When Calls the Heart Season 12 Adds Melissa Gilbert — and There’s a Little House Connection
Little House on the Prairie vet Melissa Gilbert is becoming a Heartie.
Hallmark Channel announced on Saturday that Gilbert will guest-star in two episodes of When Calls the Heart Season 12, which is set to premiere in 2025. She will play Georgie McGill, “who shares a surprising past with one special Hope Valley resident,” according to the network.
Gilbert’s addition to the show came about thanks to her Little House roots, she shared on stage at Saturday’s annual Hearties Family Reunion in Vancouver. The actress received the opportunity for the role after connecting with When Calls the Heart executive producer Michael Landon Jr., who is the son of Little House star and showrunner Michael Landon, at the Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion and Festival held earlier this year
“When Calls the Heart has long drawn comparisons to Little House on the Prairie, for its charming and compelling stories of hope, human connection and frontier survival,” Hallmark Media Vice President of Programming Kelly Garrett said in a statement. “It was only fitting that the first people to hear this special news were the Hearties – devoted fans who have celebrated the show year after year and made it such a success. The energy being here with them to share this news is electric and we cannot wait for them to meet Georgie next year.”
The series was renewed back in May for a 12-episode Season 12, which will “continue with themes about family, community, and of course romance as we move further into the 1920s.”
This is a nice “get” for the show. I saw the announce during a live stream and the audience went crazy with applause. I can’t wait to see her episodes. S12, needs to hurry up!
Who’s next Jane Seymour and Joe London from Dr Quinn Medicine Woman?
I can’t wait to see “Laura” again on this show. I love this show.
Joe Lando. Not London.
It will be good episodes.
Joe Lando
That would be great! Bur he hasn’t aged as well as Jane Seymour.
That Side By Side Picture, They Look So Much Alike. Can’t Wait 🤗
I am so glad I love this show can’t wait for season 12.
I love this news! I’m a big Little House fan & love Melissa so I can’t wait!
I have a brain 🧠 injury and I really love this show
Look forward to Melissa Gilbert on WCTH. Loved Little House with Half Pint! Half pint grew up and is a very good actress!
Season 12 is going to be GOOD! I can feel it!
That’s fantastic, looking forward to seeing Melissa Gilbert on When Calls The Heart,, absolutely love this show! I’m also a big fan of Little House On The Prairie.
AWESOME! CAN’T WAIT FOR THE SHOW TO COME BACK!!!!!
I love that Melissa Gilbert will be added to my favorite show.
I’m probably the only 1 who didn’t like Little House. This doesn’t thrill me like it does others. I love WCTH and will watch with or without Melissa Gilbert……I just want more seasons and if Gilbert cinches that, then awesome!
I am 75 yrs old and I love When calls the Heart. I have watched all the episodes over and over! Can’t wait for season 12. Great cast and I guess you can call me a Heartie!
Great News!!
Love the show!!!
I just love Melissa Gilbert!! Welcome to WCTH.
How exciting. I can’t wait 🤩
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Thrilled to hear Melissa will appear on at least 2. I love this program and look forward to each new season. Decent, happy entertaining family show . Finally…they are few and far between now a days. Would love to see more. Loved Little House….nice programs I could watch with my children.
I can’t wait for season 12, I really live this series it’s refreshing and wholesome I can sit in front of TV with kids and know there will be clean TV thank you so much for that
I have loved this show from the very first episode and look forward to each new season
Awesome news! Looking forward! ♥️♥️
Can’t wait for new season!!!
And when does season 12 start.. am just getting reruns
It’s so refreshing knowing the audience including me can turn on a show that any age group can watch.
Unfortunately, we can’t say that about many shows anyone.
I personally look forward too each new season with a smile on my face!🤗
Thank you, Lynn O.
Ft. Collins, Colorado ❣️
Love Little House and Melissa Gilbert. She will be a great addition to When Calls the Heart, a favorite show.
I am excited to see the new season.
I liked Gilbert in Little House but have not been impressed with her as an adult; still every show is different and any new cast members are welcome.
It’s a show that all the family can relax and enjoy; it offers a caring community we all wish we had and lived in.
I pray the writing style and the show continues without agenda influences in upcoming seasons.
……… YIPPEEEE can’t wait for yet another season of WHEN CALLS THE HEART 💜 bring it on
Love the show whencalls the heart it’s a family show and a great one I look forward to seeing it when it’s on can’t wait for season 12 to start.