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Calling allVirgin Riverfans: season 3 is almost here!
On Friday, Netflix announced that the hit romantic drama will return for its third season on July 9.
Stars includingAlexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Colin Lawrence, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Lauren Hammersley, Grayson Gurnsey, Sarah Dugdale, Marco Grazzini, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole and Chase Petriw are all set to return.
News of season 3’s return was also announced onthe officialVirgin River Instagram pageon Friday with a short video featuring the cast.
For the upcoming season, Netflix teased that there will be “even more drama in store for our beloved characters.” Some of the many highlights to come include “a funeral, a fire, a divorce, a hurricane and a new romance in a twist-packed season that’ll keep fans on the edge of their seats,” the description reads.
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Addressing what’s to come, Hollingsworth hinted that fans can expect excitement all throughout season 3.
“I’m wearing a safety helmet ⛑ to protect myself from all the bombshell plot twists season 3 has,” the actor, 36, commented beneatha post on the show’s Instagram pagefeaturing several behind-the-scenes photos. “Hope y’all ready for it. #VirginRiver.”
Virgin Riverreturns on July 9 on Netflix.
source: people.com