Virgin River star Martin Henderson has apologized to fans of the hit Netflix series after accidentally sharing a fake post about the sixth season.
On Instagram, the actor who played Jack Sheridan in the series shared a behind-the-scenes video from the set of season five.
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However, in the post’s original caption, he said the photo, which was taken during the filming of the show’s upcoming sixth season, has yet to be filmed.
Fans were quick to express their surprise and excitement at the initial announcement, with one person writing: “It’s so exciting you’re filming season 6. This is great news, but what about the cast’s strike? what if the scripting is still going on?” while another added: “Awww you’re seriously filming??. It’s amazing. I think everything will pause.”
© Martin Henderson Martin shared a behind-the-scenes clip from season five
Martin quickly corrected his mistake and edited the caption to later read: “Waiting on set to shoot season 5…sorry, I originally wrote season 6, it was a stupid mistake because we didn’t make season 6.”
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Fans of the series have opened the comments and asked when they can expect the fifth season to appear on Netflix. “When is season 5? I love the show!!” one wrote, while another added: “When will season 5 come out? And I’m so happy to hear that there will be a season 6…yum!!!!”
© COURTESY OF NETFLIX Jack proposed to Mel in season four
Netflix has yet to announce an official release date for the upcoming fifth season of this heartwarming romance. However, actress Annette O’Toole, who plays Hope McCrea, has confirmed that new episodes will premiere in the fall.
© NETFLIX HIT. Martin as Jack Sheridan
Back on Instagram in May, Annette posted a photo of roses in bloom, writing the caption: “Some roses to celebrate the good news: #VirginRiver season 5 will air in the fall and we’ll be filming the season 6 as soon as the strike has been resolved #WGAStrong!”
With the Hollywood writers’ strike still ongoing, production is likely to be halted until the fall, when the strike is expected to end, according to industry insiders.
© COURTESY OF NETFLIX Martin stars with Alexandra Breckenridge
So what can fans expect from season five?
The new episodes will continue the events of season four and will definitely focus on Jack and Mel’s upcoming wedding plans after their engagement.
Fans can also expect the series to address an “important” and “timely” issue to bring the community together in a “big way,” according to Annette, who previously spoke with HELLO ! in an exclusive interview.
The fifth season comes in the fall
“I don’t think we’ve ever done anything like this,” she explained. “It’s an important issue and I’m glad we’re getting into something like that on the show. I don’t know if it’s going to continue, but it’s definitely something the city needs to go for. together and be part of the work together.”
Alexandra Breckenridge, who plays the female lead Mel Monroe, also revealed “difficult” details that will make fans “stand still”.
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