Kris Holden-Ried, a Hallmark newbie, made a significant impact in the acclaimed second season of the show.
“I thought I was going in for a period piece, a Canadian show,” he shared.
Thankfully, he was ultimately pleasantly surprised by the result.
However, the energy Holden-Ried brought to his audition almost cost him the role.
Ironically, Holden-Ried’s experience in period dramas proved almost too robust for Hallmark’s usual tone.
According to “The Way Home” fans, Holden-Ried was just what the Hallmark show needed.
You are so fantastic as a historical character!"
Additionally, since Thomas' death wasn’t shown on screen, he could have survived.
