Virgin River is packed with romance and drama, but did you know the actors are total goofballs in real life?! From surprise dance-offs to seizing every chance to mess around, let’s check out how the cast keeps it silly when the cameras stop rolling! 😂
We all adore sweet, compassionate Mel – always ready to help and save the day. But off-screen, Alexandra Breckenridge has a surprising confession: “I’m mildly obsessed with dance, and I really wish that I could dance!” 💃 And if you think she’s kidding, think again! She busts a move on set every chance she gets, and she doesn’t party alone! Oh no, the actress gets everyone around her shaking their hips! Honestly, we think the entire Virgin River cast is hooked on dancing! 🕺
Even Martin Henderson – serious, brooding Jack – can’t resist cutting loose! Who knew he had those moves?! Fans couldn’t help but ask the big question: “Martin, can you twerk?” “No, I can’t.” Come on, Martin, don’t be shy, we totally have video evidence of your talent! 😉 Of course, it’s not all fun and games; the actor can be serious too. He looks ready to defend Virgin River single-handedly! Sometimes, though, his focus takes a questionable turn… “Martin, are you going to look at the road at all, or… Oh no, we’re good. You don’t feel safe? I mean, I don’t know how you’re doing that.” Yes, we don’t either! And in Season 6, this guy even made his directorial debut with Episode 8! His colleagues couldn’t stop praising his work: “Uh, gosh, it was a dream, actually. He’s such a nice guy. He’s got such an eye for what makes a scene special. He’s a great director. It was his first time, if you can believe it. I was very impressed.” “Oh, you were? I thought you did a great job!” Is this man even capable of doing anything less than perfect? But most of the time, the Kiwi star is all about having fun! “Is this Virgin River man, this is where we make the TV show!” And he’s still figuring out how to play Jack! 🤔
Guess who’s always by his side during these shenanigans? Yep, his onscreen wife! 🥰 Wow, this duo is absolutely perfect for each other! Even fans noticed it: “These two are so much like their characters, but funnier.” “And no, we’re not. We’re nothing like our characters at all!” Really, guys? Sorry, but we’ve got evidence again! For starters, wherever they go, laughter follows! 😂 Sometimes they can’t even rehearse without cracking up! “Something show me.” And sure, Martin’s jokes don’t help: “The bed’s looking very messy. Whoa, what happened on?” But Alexandra is far from innocent! “I’m a little inappropriate.” “No, you’re a lot! A lot!” These stars are always up to something, like trying the Tortilla Challenge! 🤣 And remember that super romantic Ferris wheel scene in Season 5? Yeah, real life wasn’t quite so dreamy!
Do you think the fun ends there? Nope! Zibby Allen says she’s right up there with the biggest banters on set! “Who’s the biggest jokester on set?” “I feel like I’m up there with everyone, like, with like the top three of the jokesters!” Well, we won’t believe it until we hear at least one joke! “Hey guys, I just found out that it’s illegal to laugh loudly in Hawaii. You have to keep it to a low ‘ha.'” Did you get it?! 😉 And Zibby also has high praise for Colin Lawrence (Preacher): “Colin is a runner-up. That guy, he’s real funny.” We have no doubt! And you know what, Colin and Benjamin Hollingsworth (Brady) have some serious moves too! But Brady’s actor has an even cooler talent: he’s a pro on ice! ⛸️ No wonder Zibby calls him the most serious guy on set: “The most serious? Ben Hollingsworth! That guy needs to lighten up. Get out!” 😂
And if you think that’s the only bit of chaos on set, think again! One minute Martin’s warming up with some unique moves, the next he’s sparring with Colin Lawrence! Meanwhile, Alexandra is ready to give you a brand new look! “You want to have some lips? I want to see!” 💋 Even the ladies from the Knitting Circle aren’t just about yarn – these Queens of Virgin River, they’ll serenade you between takes! 🎶 And speaking of talent, everyone on set loves making funny faces! 🤪 Sometimes, though, it gets a bit creepy, like in the case of Marco Grazzini! Even modern technology gives the cast trouble: “Say, ‘Oh, it’s a bee!'” At least Martin’s got his co-stars’ backs: “You got a—you got a tree going out of your head! You don’t want that!”
But despite all the silliness, there’s one thing you’ll find on set every day: love and warmth. The cast are more than colleagues; they’re a family! ❤️ And the actors have the cutest tradition: at the end of filming, they high-five everyone from the team! How sweet is that?! With an atmosphere like this, it’s no wonder the show feels so cozy and heartfelt. “We are so lucky that we have most of the same crew, uh, every year, and it’s really fun to see those people again. We’ve become such good friends. We know about their families.”
That’s all for today! What was your favorite moment? Share it in the comments! 👇
