Here is Why The ‘WCTH’ Role Of Little Jack Was Recast

Why did Hyland Goodrich replace Gunnar and Lincoln Taylor as Little Jack in WCTH? Erin Krakow, who portrays Elizabeth Thornton, Little Jack’s mother, dishes on the reason why the young actors no longer portray the child in the Hallmark series.

Why Did Hallmark Recast Little Jack On When Calls The Heart?
A few years back on WCTH, the role of Little Jack, Elizabeth and Jack’s son was portrayed by twins Gunnar and Lincoln Taylor. However, that changed in 2021, when Hyland Goodrich took over early that season. Why was this role recast? According to Erin Krakow, who the Hallmarkies podcast interviewed, the twins were ready to move on.
I think they were ready to move on and we, of course, only want what is best for them. So, we’re off and running with Hyland and I think that everyone is just going to love him.”
The result was something very special. That is because Chris McNally’s character Lucas Bouchard really bonded with the young actor. On-screen, Lucas called Little Jack “buddy.” This was a special endearment that only ran the course of that relationship until Elizabeth ceremoniously broke it off at the train station.

Which WCTH Season Did The Taylor Twins Leave?
What surprised Hearties was that early into WCTH Season 9 filming, Hallmark made the announcement that the Taylor twins were leaving the series. The two would be replaced by one actor, Hyland Goodrich. However, the Taylor twins Gunnar and Lincoln were in the first two episodes of When Calls The Heart Season 9.
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By the time the third episode came out, Hyland was the only actor portraying the widow schoolteacher’s only child. He has been going on strong for four years. But many Hearties believed this was a temporary replacement. That is because, on Instagram, the twins shared that they were taking “the year off of filming.” They thanked the WCTH family and said “see you later” instead of goodbye.
However, the twins, who turn seven next month, have not taken on other roles. Instead, they look very happy enjoying their lives and activities like swimming and having fun.

Watch adorable Hyland Goodrich in WCTH Season 12. Little Jack is now in school. This little boy is growing up fast. Most of all, he adds an extra layer of adorableness to the Hallmark series.
Hearties, do you remember the Taylor Twins?
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