Jack Wagner Teases Hope Valley ‘Disaster’ In ‘When Calls The Heart’ Season 13

Although Jack Wagner has recently been promoting his return to The Bold And The Beautiful, he has taken advantage of dishing on When Calls The Heart Season 13.

Although the Hallmark series does not go into production until the beginning of July, the actor that portrays Bill Avery has teased some big storylines. In a recent interview, the General Hospital alum revealed that Hope Valley is going to be affected by a “disaster.” What recent event does he compare this storyline to?

Hearties, please note that there are spoilers below. Please take this as a warning.

Photo: Pascale Hutton Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Ricardo Hubbs
Photo: Pascale Hutton Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Ricardo Hubbs

Jack Wagner ‘Teases’ Significant ‘Event’ In When Calls The Heart Season 13

Jack Wagner recently spoke to TV Insider about his return to the soap world. However, he didn’t fail to mention When Calls The Heart, the Hallmark series that is going to start filming Season 13 next month.

His character Bill Avery is there to protect and defend the people of Hope Valley. In the past, it has been train robbers with buried treasure, and another year, water being directed out of the bucolic town a la Chinatown.

Does he know what the major event will be this year? Yes.  Moreover, this is labeled as a “significant crisis.” Furthermore, it will affect “every citizen” of Hope Valley. Here is what he has to say.

There’s going to be an event that happens, and I’ll just tease you a little bit, that’s going to be life-changing for everyone, and it’s reminiscent of what’s happened in L.A. recently.

So that’s going to be the disaster and obstacle that we face this year as a community in Hope Valley, and it starts rather quickly.

I don’t think we’ve had one of those for a while where the entire community was threatened, but that looks like the story we’re going to tell and the obstacle we’re going to face this year.

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Photo: Erin Krakow Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Ricardo Hubbs

Will Hope Valley Be On Fire?

The recent big story in Los Angeles has been the horrific historic fires that burned down the Pacific Palisades. Is Jack Wagner hinting that this will be the storyline in When Calls The Heart Season 13? It certainly seems so.

However, this could certainly be another natural disaster that could be flooding or drought. Whatever the case, there will be folks in Hope Valley who survive this disaster, while others suffer loss. There may be survivor’s guilt for those who lost nothing.

The writers could use this as an opportunity to allow the people of Hope Valley to shine, help others, and rebuild. This could also mean some new set changes.

Lastly, Jack Wagner teased that this event will start “quickly.” This could mean that this season will be about the disaster and then the town’s reaction and renewal.

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Photo: Kevin McGarry, Erin Krakow Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Jeff Weddell

Jack Wagner Is Surprised By The Longevity Of When Calls The Heart

When Jack Wagner joined the Hallmark series When Calls The Heart, he never imagined that it would run as long as it has. Calling this series a “blessing,” he acknowledges how this feel-good series is comfort television.  Moreover, he understands that this sort of programming brings a lot of joy to the Hearties who watch.

Photo: Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media
Photo: Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media

When Calls The Heart Season 13 Starts Production Soon

Hearties should be pleased to learn that When Calls The Heart Season 13 starts production on July 1 and will run til mid-October.

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Photo: Ben Rosenbaum, Chris McNally, Kavan Smith Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media

Hearties, are you ready for a big disaster event in When Calls The Heart Season 13?

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