{"id":2249857,"date":"2026-01-25T17:59:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2249857"},"modified":"2026-01-25T17:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:59:05","slug":"chris-mcnally-talks-about-the-impact-of-when-calls-the-heart-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/chris-mcnally-talks-about-the-impact-of-when-calls-the-heart-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris McNally Talks About the Impact of &#8216;When Calls the Heart&#8217; (Exclusive)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<ul data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-kw9lqy emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"0.0\"><em data-node-id=\"0.0.0\">New season 13 episodes of <\/em>When Calls the Heart<em data-node-id=\"0.0.2\"> air every Sunday night on Hallmark. <\/em><\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.1\"><em data-node-id=\"0.1.0\">Actor Chris McNally (who portrays Lucas Bouchard) spoke about the impact of <\/em>When Calls the Heart<em data-node-id=\"0.1.2\"> after more than a decade on the air. <\/em><\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.2\"><em data-node-id=\"0.2.0\">Chris also spoke <\/em><em data-node-id=\"0.2.1\"><em data-node-id=\"0.2.1.0\">about his bond with his <\/em>castmates, <\/em><em data-node-id=\"0.2.2\"><em data-node-id=\"0.2.2.0\">including<\/em><\/em><em data-node-id=\"0.2.3\"> Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Pascale Hutton, and more. <\/em><em data-node-id=\"0.2.4\"><br data-node-id=\"0.2.4.0\"\/><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-18pb4rg emevuu60\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">As new episodes of <em data-node-id=\"2.1\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/when-calls-the-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/when-calls-the-heart\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"When Calls the Heart\" data-node-id=\"2.1.0\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">When Calls the Heart<\/a><\/em> air every Sunday on Hallmark, it&#8217;s hard to believe the show has been going for 13 seasons. But <strong data-node-id=\"2.3\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a69879189\/when-calls-the-heart-cast-chris-mcnally-julie-gonzalo-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a69879189\/when-calls-the-heart-cast-chris-mcnally-julie-gonzalo-instagram\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Chris McNally\" data-node-id=\"2.3.0\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">Chris McNally<\/a><\/strong> is aware of how lucky he is to be in this position.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Those who&#8217;ve been watching <em data-node-id=\"3.1\">WCTH<\/em> since the beginning know that Chris&#8217; character, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/when-calls-the-heart.fandom.com\/wiki\/Lucas_Bouchard\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/when-calls-the-heart.fandom.com\/wiki\/Lucas_Bouchard\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Lucas Bouchard,\" data-node-id=\"3.3\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">Lucas Bouchard,<\/a> didn&#8217;t appear in Hope Valley until season 6. But over time, Lucas has become an integral part of the show &#8230; and a fan favorite among viewers. Folks adore seeing the character&#8217;s emotional evolution, from being a mysterious bar owner to a well-loved governor. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">With all of this in mind, how does Chris feel about the impact that <em data-node-id=\"4.1\">When Calls the Heart<\/em> continues to have on viewers? As he told <em data-node-id=\"4.3\">Good Housekeeping <\/em>exclusively, he knows it&#8217;s rare for a show to be on the air for this long. But on the flip side, he enjoys that people have such a strong connection to <em data-node-id=\"4.5\">WCTH<\/em>, which has been going strong for over a decade.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-15\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<section data-embed=\"instagram\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-16\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\"><em data-node-id=\"8.0\">&#8220;<\/em>The longevity of a show like <em data-node-id=\"8.2\">When Calls the Heart<\/em> is so rare,&#8221; he said to us. &#8220;The show has kind of become a part of me, and I think it shows that Hallmark has one of the most loyal fan bases out there. They really care about <em data-node-id=\"8.4\">When Calls the Heart<\/em> and continue to show up and invest their time to watch these characters. I also enjoy attending events where you see everybody and get to know how passionate they are that they&#8217;re willing to travel from all over to meet you. It&#8217;s definitely a blessing, that&#8217;s for sure.&#8221; <\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-17\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-q14sem e94w1mj1\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"carousel-container\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-labelledby=\"PP0-17-0\" class=\"css-1jke4yk e1kgjrvy4\">\n<p><h2 id=\"PP0-17-0\" data-theme-key=\"carousel-hed\" class=\"css-4i2xvz e1kgjrvy5\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-1yxmhzw eagam8p0\"\/>Get the Latest on &#8216;When Calls the Heart&#8217;<span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 eagam8p1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">And the fans aren&#8217;t the only things Chris appreciates about working on a Hallmark legacy show. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Chris also acknowledged how special it is to work with his incredible castmates (like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/erin-krakow\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/erin-krakow\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Erin Krakow\" data-node-id=\"11.1\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"11.1.0\">Erin Krakow<\/strong><\/a><strong data-node-id=\"11.2\">, <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/a69437282\/when-calls-the-heart-season-13-release-date-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/a69437282\/when-calls-the-heart-season-13-release-date-instagram\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Kevin McGarry\" data-node-id=\"11.3\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"11.3.0\">Kevin McGarry<\/strong><\/a><strong data-node-id=\"11.4\">, <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/a69509789\/hallmark-christmas-movies-2025-pascale-hutton-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/a69509789\/hallmark-christmas-movies-2025-pascale-hutton-news\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Pascale Hutton\" data-node-id=\"11.5\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"11.5.0\">Pascale Hutton<\/strong><\/a><strong data-node-id=\"11.6\">, <\/strong>and plenty more), and how close they have become both on- and off-set. What&#8217;s more, he implied that when the time comes for them to move on to different projects, it&#8217;ll be bittersweet.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\"> &#8220;Acting on TV is selfishly a stressful business to be part of, and I&#8217;m relieved about working with this cast,&#8221; he added. &#8220;We&#8217;ve all gotten so close, that it feels like we&#8217;re going back to school every summer we return to Hope Valley and film a new season. So, the day when <em data-node-id=\"12.1\">When Calls the Heart<\/em> eventually comes to a close, I think it&#8217;s going to be a very sad day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"instagram\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-18\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Well, given how <em data-node-id=\"14.1\">When Calls the Heart<\/em> is already <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/a69611391\/lori-loughlin-when-calls-the-heart-season-14-renewed\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/a69611391\/lori-loughlin-when-calls-the-heart-season-14-renewed\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"renewed for season 14\" data-node-id=\"14.3\" class=\"body-link css-h40fkh emevuu60\">renewed for season 14<\/a>, we thankfully have more time with Chris and the rest of our favorite citizens of Hope Valley! Now, if only Lucas would find himself a little bit of romance&#8230; <em data-node-id=\"14.5\"\/><\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-19\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-q14sem e94w1mj1\"\/><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.goodhousekeeping.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New season 13 episodes of When Calls the Heart air every Sunday night on Hallmark. Actor Chris McNally (who portrays Lucas Bouchard) spoke about the impact of When Calls the Heart after more than a decade on the air. 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