Martin Henderson’s Tough Call to Keep Playing Jack in Virgin River
Virgin River is a romantic drama on Netflix that premiered its fifth season in September 2023, after more than a year off the screens. Its stars are Martin Henderson and Alexandra Breckenridge, who bring to life the love-struck couple Jack Sheridan and Mel Monroe.
Jack Sheridan, the character played by Martin Henderson in Virgin River, is a former military man affected by post-traumatic stress who arrives in the cozy town to escape his past and find the peace he desperately needs. In this serene place, he meets Mel, who becomes not only the love of his life but also the future mother of his children.
Of course, Jack is one of Virgin River’s favorite characters, and his actor, Martin Henderson, is a beloved star among viewers since they first saw him as Nathan Riggs in Grey’s Anatomy. This is just one of the many shows starring the actor available for fans to enjoy on streaming platforms.
Recently, actor Martin Henderson gave an interview about what’s coming with Virgin River’s sixth season and revealed he’d be happy to continue as the series’ lead for several more seasons if the production meets a condition he considers essential, which would also determine his character’s future.
According to Virgin River actor Martin Henderson, one of his biggest fears when taking on a new character is that the writers might change his story or character halfway through a show. “As long as that doesn’t happen, I think I’d be happy playing Jack,” he says. The star isn’t keen on venturing into that territory where you start doing clever things just to keep the show on air.
According to what Martin Henderson revealed, if his Virgin River character, Jack Sheridan, starts losing his authenticity, he would probably leave the show even before it ends. Perhaps for this very reason, we’ve seen the star walk away from other projects without any angst or regret.
