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Brooke Shields to Reprise Charlotte Thornton in When Calls the Heart Season 13 Three-Episode Arc

The arc focuses on Charlotte helping her grandson in Cape Fullerton following his diabetes diagnosis.

Overview

  • Hallmark confirmed Shields’ return for three episodes, with programming head Michelle Vicary welcoming her back in an official statement.
  • Season 13 is slated to premiere in 2026 on Hallmark Channel, with episodes streaming the next day on Hallmark+.
  • Shields announced the news in a brief social video from the Vancouver set, telling fans she was happy to return.
  • The storyline builds on Season 12’s move to Charlotte’s boarding house so Little Jack could access insulin, setting up their renewed family connection.
  • Shields told People that adjusting to the show’s 1922 timeline has been challenging as Charlotte evolves, while star–EP Erin Krakow said she had long sought Shields’ return.