Andie MacDowell Reflects on Challenges of Exploring Young Del in 'The Way Home' Season 3

The Hallmark star shares her initial fears and strong feelings about the portrayal of her character's past in the show's new timeline.

Season 3 of 'The Way Home' introduces a 1974 timeline, exploring the backstory of Del Landry, played by Andie MacDowell, and her teenage self portrayed by Julia Tomasone.
MacDowell admitted feeling 'terrified' and 'scared' about the writers' creative control over her character's development, which she had no prior knowledge of.
The actress raised concerns about the initial portrayal of young Del, describing her as 'spoiled,' and worked with the writers to address these elements to align with her vision of the character.
Fans had speculated that MacDowell's real-life daughter, Margaret Qualley, might play young Del, but Tomasone was ultimately cast and praised by MacDowell for her performance.
While Qualley’s rising fame makes her involvement unlikely, fans continue to hope for her future inclusion in the series, possibly in a new timeline.