Anticipation Builds for Virgin River Season 3
The wait for Virgin River Season 3 is officially on, with Netflix confirming production has potentially concluded. As anticipation grows, fans are eagerly awaiting more information about what to expect. Here’s everything we currently know about Season 3 of Virgin River, projected to land on Netflix before the conclusion of 2021.
For those unfamiliar, Virgin River is a much-loved series, often likened to the coziness of an ABC and a Hallmark show, characterized by heartwarming storylines, relatable characters, and superior acting and scriptwriting. The first season premiered on December 6th, while the second, most recent, season was released on November 27th. Despite disappearing from the Netflix top 10 in early 2021, its popularity remains steadfast.
Confirmation of Season 3
Netflix official renewal status: Officially Renewed. Early indications of a Season 3 emerged in July 2020, with a found production listing revealing not only the development of the third installment but also its planned production schedule from August to December 2020. However, fans had to wait until December 18th for Netflix’s official confirmation, despite filming already having begun. Some bonus content, including a video, was revealed with the Season 3 announcement.
Filming evidence surfaced as early as September 2020, when a tweet spotted a production notice at Cleveland Dam- despite the listed dates matching 2020 events, the notice oddly claimed filming was in 2019. Additional filming notices were spotted throughout late September 2020. Based on these sightings and historical production schedules, speculation is rife that Season 3’s filming has ended, and now the long process of editing, localization, and pre-release preparations has begun.
Virgin River Season 3 Cast
In addition to the returning primary cast, one new actor is already confirmed for Season 3. Those reprising their roles include Martin Henderson, Alexandra Breckenridge, Jenny Cooper, Grayson Maxwell Gurnsey, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Colin Lawrence. The first announced new arrival is Jasmine Vega, known for her roles in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, who will portray a character named Stella.
During the Season 3 announcement, Netflix surprised fans with another two casting additions: Zibby Allen, known for The Flash, will portray Brie, Jack’s sister and lawyer who features in all 10 episodes, meanwhile, Stacey Farber, from Degrassi: The Next Generation, will play Lilly’s daughter, Tara Anderson.
Plot Expectations for Virgin River Season 3
The Virgin River series, based on a novel franchise 21 books strong, has plenty of material to work with. Heading into Season 3, the question on everyone’s mind is what fate awaits Jack, the character left bleeding out from a gunshot wound in the Season 2 finale. While many characters are potential suspects for this mysterious crime, the most likely are Brady, Calvin, Charmaine, Vince and Jamie. Despite the cliffhanger, sources confirm that Martin Henderson’s return as Jack means he is likely to survive. Other intriguing storylines include developing relationships and possible surprises within the cast.
When will Virgin River Season 3 Release on Netflix?
While an official release date remains undecided, estimated timelines based on production schedules suggest a fall release date is plausible, aiming for a Season 3 debut on Netflix by the end of 2021. Should this prediction hold, Virgin River would follow a similar release pattern to its earlier seasons, which premiered in November (Season 1) and December (Season 2).
Everything Else We Know About Season 3 of Virgin River
Some additional details about Season 3 include the projected continuation of the 10-episode format. Furthermore, the show’s leading characters took to Instagram on January 1st to wish fans a happy new year. Fans ought to follow the official Instagram account for Virgin River for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and the latest updates for the upcoming season.
Will there be a Season 4 of Virgin River on Netflix?
Though the confirmation of a Season 4 or Season 5 of Virgin River might be prematurely speculated, chances are high that the news could arrive just before Season 3 airs, much like what happened with Season 2 and Season 3. Given the immense popularity of the show, a fourth season seems feasible; however, contractual coordination typically comes into play following a third season.
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