Brooke Shields’ return to When Calls the Heart wasn’t something that was just needed for her character, Charlotte. It was also necessary for the actress herself.
Key Takeaways
- Brooke Shields addressed Charlotte’s “emotional” return to Hope Valley, which was necessary for the character.
- In addition, Shields’s presence from the show was greatly missed among Hearties.
- Shields shared what it was like to reunite with the cast of WCTH.
Charlotte’s Emotional Return to Hope Valley
In an interview with TV Insider, Shields revealed what it was like to have her character, Charlotte, return to Hope Valley. It was the healing experience that she needed. It was Charlotte’s first time back to Hope Valley since her son Jack (Daniel Lissing) died.
Season 13 Episode 9 of WCTH aired on Sunday, March 1. It was also the highly anticipated return of Brooke Shields. She told TV Insider that it was an “emotional episode” for both her and her alter ego.
“It felt like there was a fresh new beginning in certain areas, and it felt very respectful of the past,” Shields explained. “I thought that they kind of encapsulated it all together in very interesting ways.”
Charlotte stayed away from Hope Valley since Jack’s death. Shields admitted that the visit was a pivotal moment for her character. “She’s such a survivor that I think she was probably even surprised at the emotion that she felt, and probably needed it,” Shields said. Charlotte tried to stay away from town, but she couldn’t because she needed to heal.
Shields Reunites With the WCTH Cast
This was also a big deal for Shields, who left WCTH and Hallmark altogether in 2016. She needed to return to her old stomping grounds. The actress enjoyed being part of the cast again. “First of all, Erin [Krakow], as the lead show, she sets the tone, and she’s the most professional and lovely and funny,” Shields noted.
The next generation is already setting the course for the stories that are unfolding in Hope Valley. Shields was impressed by the younger actors. Charlotte’s return brought important lessons, including finding love and happiness again after loss. Shields noted that Charlotte’s lesson was “bittersweet.”
“I think there’s kind of a kinship there of strength and how taking care of other people and being a bigger person and moving forward for Little Jack and for Elizabeth’s future,” she added.
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