Brady’s Next Chapter: Virgin River Star Benjamin Hollingsworth Dives into New Film While Brie’s Heart Remains Torn!

Get ready for exciting news from Virgin River’s own Benjamin Hollingsworth, known for his compelling portrayal of Brady! The 40-year-old actor, a beloved series regular since the second season of the hit Netflix drama, has just shared thrilling updates about his latest movie project, announcing that he’s officially kicked off his first day of shooting. This revelation comes as fans eagerly anticipate his return to the tumultuous love triangle involving Brie Sheridan and Mike Valenzuela in the upcoming seventh season of Virgin River.

Benjamin Hollingsworth: From Virgin River to New Horizons

Benjamin Hollingsworth took to his Instagram to share the exciting news with his 371,000 followers: filming for his new, yet-to-be-named movie has officially begun in Franklin, a charming town just outside Nashville, Tennessee. The actor greeted his fans on his Instagram story with palpable enthusiasm, stating, “Hey everyone! Okay, so today is day one of filming my new movie and day one is a thing.” He continued, sharing his initial impressions of the new project: “A bunch of new people, a new character, new story, a bunch of new dynamics, but I gotta say… The people here in Nashville are so sweet. But the weather is really, really hot.” Seeking some local wisdom for battling the intense heat, he humorously requested: “For those of you who are in the South, can you please drop me a suggestion on how to stay cool or just not melt into a puddle. That would be amazing, thank you.”

While Hollingsworth kept the film’s title under wraps, Deadline has previously reported that he is set to join Frasier star Kelsey Grammer in the upcoming Karen Kingsbury Productions movie, The Christmas Ring. This festive project adds to his recent credits, which include Hallmark’s Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane and the upcoming 2025 film Love is a Dog’s Best Friend, according to IMDb. Beyond his new ventures, fans can eagerly look forward to seeing him reprise his role as Daniel Brady in the highly anticipated seventh season of Virgin River, as reported by Mirror US. This confirms that despite his external projects, his key role in the beloved Netflix series remains secure.

Brady’s Entanglement: The Unbreakable Pull of Brie

While Season 6 of Virgin River primarily centered on the highly anticipated nuptials of Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson), it also significantly featured Brady entangled in a complex and emotional romantic triangle with Brie Sheridan (Zibby Allen) and Mike Valenzuela (Marco Grazzini). This dynamic has kept viewers on the edge of their seats, rooting for their preferred pairing. Although Brie ostensibly ended things with Brady in Season 5, the undeniable chemistry and deep connection between them refused to be extinguished. Their enduring magnetic pull eventually culminated in a passionate and intimate encounter on the pool table at Jack’s Bar, proving that some bonds are simply too strong to break.

Ben Hollingsworth himself previously articulated this undeniable attraction to USA TODAY: “I always talk about Brady and Brie like magnets. They’re constantly being drawn to each other, and at some point, if you get them close enough, it’s undeniable.” This metaphorical description perfectly encapsulates the compelling, on-again, off-again nature of their relationship.

Meanwhile, Zibby Allen, who portrays Brie, offered a nuanced perspective on her character’s journey, emphasizing that Brie’s path of self-discovery is currently taking precedence over her romantic pursuits. She explained to Us Weekly: “Brie needs to get really real with herself. I think that she has an old identity that she’s still fixed too. The one that was really good at everything, she was amazing at her job. Nothing could get past her.” Allen connected this to the profound impact of Brie’s past trauma, specifically “that huge betrayal with her sexual assault with her ex,” which “totally turned her sense of self upside down.” She believes Brie is “still trying to cling to an old sense of herself.” Allen concluded, “So until she can start to really get right with who she is now, and soften, it won’t be clear to any of us” whom Brie truly belongs with, or even what she truly needs in a partner. This suggests that while Brady and Brie’s chemistry is undeniable, Brie’s personal healing and evolution will be central to her storyline, potentially dictating the future of her complex romantic entanglements.

A premiere date for Virgin River Season 7 remains unannounced, but estimates suggest it will arrive in early 2026, or potentially even late 2025 given recent filming wrap-ups. Regardless, fans can look forward to seeing Brady navigate both his flourishing acting career and his tumultuous personal life in Port Charles, promising more emotional depth and dramatic twists in the highly anticipated upcoming seasons.