We were joined on the Popternative show by Katie Stevens (The Bold Type, Criminal), Lachlan Quarmby (Allegiance, The Watchful Eye), and Evan Roderick (Spinning Out, Aurora Teagarden) who star in the new, 3-part series, Providence Falls. The series is an adaptation of the captivating book series by best-selling author Jude Deveraux and Tara Sheets, and premiered on August 2 on Hallmark Channel and is available to stream on on Hallmark+.
“I think that it’s really beautiful that we have kept the integrity of the book[s]. We have probably what everybody’s’ favorite bits and pieces of the books are with some slight variations,” Katie tells us.
The series begins in In 1844 Ireland, where Liam O’Conner (Quarmby), a rogue and a thief, falls in love with Cora McLeod (Stevens), a fiery but sheltered aristocrat’s daughter, who is promised in marriage to another man. Their plan to make a new life together in America is thwarted, and the consequences of Liam and Cora’s unlikely love ripples through time, causing everyone to relive the events of the past. Now the Angels of Destiny need Liam’s help to set things right and if he doesn’t succeed, his very soul is on the line.
Liam is transported to present day to help this incarnation of Cora fall in love with Finn (Roderick), the man she was destined to marry in 1844. Liam would give anything to reunite with his beloved Cora but only he retains the memories of their past together. Now a cop in Providence Falls, Oregon, Cora feels an inexplicable connection to Liam, who is introduced as her new partner. And as they tackle a big case together, Liam sees the same passion and adventurous nature in Cora that he had fallen in love with. With everyone’s lives at stake, Liam must overcome unexpected and otherworldly obstacles in his mission. Perhaps none as powerful as his own undying love for Cora.
“That was the biggest thing with the love triangle; how do you highlight each of the character’s strong suits? Because you don’t want to get muddled; you don’t want two characters to have two similar traits and then the triangle is off balance. We had a lot of discussions as we were shooting, we had a chance to all go to Ireland together and figure out the story there; it was a super collaborative experience,” Evan adds.
Watch the full conversations with Katie Stevens, Lachlan Quarmby, and Evan Roderick below.
Providence Falls is streaming on Hallmark+.
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