Melissa Gilbert Joins 'When Calls the Heart' Season 12

The 'Little House on the Prairie' star will guest star in a two-episode arc as a character with a surprising past connection to Hope Valley.

Melissa Gilbert will portray Georgie McGill in a two-episode arc during Season 12 of 'When Calls the Heart', premiering in 2025.
The announcement was made during the annual Hearties Family Reunion fan event in Vancouver, Canada.
Gilbert's character will have a mysterious past with one of Hope Valley's residents, adding intrigue to the storyline.
Her casting was facilitated by executive producer Michael Landon Jr., whom she reconnected with at a 'Little House on the Prairie' reunion.
The show, known for its themes of hope, human connection, and frontier survival, draws frequent comparisons to 'Little House on the Prairie'.