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to discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets about their characters; including their love lives, the struggles that lie ahead and why #hearties will fall head over heels for this hopeful new show.The series takes place in 1916 in the fictional town of Brookfield, which feels similar to Hope Valley but certainly has its own distinguishable charm. In the town is where we first meet sisters Grace Bennett and Lillian Walsh , who were estranged until recently.
Hudon describes Grace as “pretty happy and smiley” and shared that she’s channeling Anne of Green Gables when she plays her part. “I just love how full of life she is, and she’s positive and she’s kind of crazy and funny and quirky,” she said, smiling. Meanwhile, Kohan says her character, Lillian, is “very pragmatic and responsible and organized, but she’s also independent and a little bit fierce every now and again.
Mountie Gabriel has recently returned to Brookfield, having been shot in combat a few months prior. Hatanaka says his character is still dealing with the aftermath of the trauma, and reacclimating to his old stomping grounds is a bit challenging. “He's a very curious guy so it's really interesting to watch how the different characters in the town react to it. Some are nervous about that, some are not too happy about it and some are thrilled,” he explained.
As for Chuck, Hovanessian says his character is at a crossroads in life torn between his two passions: his roots as a ranch-hand and his new career as a veterinarian. “Is he gonna take the veterinarian route for his passion for animals, and helping with that? Or is he gonna go and stay with the tradition?” Hovanessian teased.
The actor also revealed the unique inspiration behind his character. After putting his cowboy hat on and getting a bit more into character during the interview, Hovanessian explained, “My posture changes and then, you know, the character kind of comes out. I slouch a little bit. It's almost like
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