ENTERTAINMENTVirgin River's Stacey Farber Discusses Potential Return Amid Cast Changes
Stacey Farber discussed a possible 'Virgin River' return after cast departures.
Aug. 24 2026, Published 5:00 a.m. ET
Stacey Farber, known for her role in Virgin River, recently addressed speculation about her possible return to the series following the departure of several cast members.
In an interview with Us Weekly, she shared her thoughts on the show's evolving landscape.
Stacey Farber said she had not heard whether she would return to ‘Virgin River’ after several cast departures.
“I haven’t heard. It’s always a surprise,” Farber stated.
The actress, 38, expressed her fondness for the series, noting, “I love that they’re still going.”
Despite the uncertainty, she remains hopeful about rejoining the cast in the future.
“I can’t speak to it, but I love [the idea of coming back],” she added.
Virgin River, based on Robyn Carr's book series, depicts the lives of residents in a small Northern California town. The show has garnered a dedicated fan base since its premiere in 2019.
In the latest season, which debuted in March, viewers witnessed the exits of characters Mike (Marco Grazzini) and Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley). Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith emphasized the importance of maintaining the show's "longevity."
“For me, I’m just trying to look to the longevity of the show and making sure that the characters that we’re keeping have enough story engine in them to keep going,” he told Deadline.
Stacey Farber said she loves that ‘Virgin River’ is continuing.
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Throughout its run, Virgin River has experienced significant cast changes. Grayson Gurnsey, who played Ricky, left the series after Season 4, while Mark Ghanimé, portraying Cameron, departed after Season 6.
‘Virgin River,' based on Robyn Carr’s books, follows residents of a small Northern California town.
As the show prepares for its eighth season, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter, especially after the shocking cliffhangers that concluded the previous season. Although Farber's potential return remains uncertain, her enthusiasm for the series is evident.
Stacey Farber also appears in Hallmark’s 'I’ll Be Seeing You,' where she plays a workaholic struggling to balance her career and personal life.
Outside of Virgin River, Farber has been active in other projects, including Hallmark’s I’ll Be Seeing You.
In this film, she portrays a workaholic who struggles to balance her career and personal life.
“She goes to visit her grandmother, who she’s very close with, and her boss calls,” she explained, highlighting the film's central conflict.
