'When Calls the Heart's Erin Krakow and Chris McNally Spill Details on Lucas and Elizabeth’s Engagement!
23.05.2022 - 04:29
/ etonline.com
and via video chat to learn all the behind-the-scenes details of the engagement scene, what it was like filming with little Jack (), what’s next for the couple’s wedding plans and their evolving friendship with Mountie Nathan Grant.“I think that everyone involved in a scene like this, cast and crew, understands the importance of it,” Krakow reflects of her character’s proposal. “There was a lot of care put into even just making sure that that road looked romantic and autumnal, and they decorated it with some beautiful leaves, and they just wanted to imbue it with that magical, romantic feeling.
So there was a lot of care that went into it, and then, just so much time. It took a really long time,” she elaborates.
Why? Well, the Juilliard School alum tells ET that it’s partially because they wanted to make the scene as enchanting as possible, and partially because “it was just the nature of working with a toddler.”Of course, Krakow is referring to her on-screen son, little Jack, who plays a key role in Lucas’ proposal. McNally chimes in to explain that Goodrich was fascinated by the stunning scenery.
“There were many distracting puddles along the way. It's really difficult not to float leaves as boats at every single puddle,” he says, affectionately, before adding, “I think that might have eaten up just a little bit of time.” But in all seriousness, McNally couldn’t be a bigger fan of the young actor, telling ET, “Hyland’s a really great kid, and despite the puddles, he's typically quite focused and he just seems to authentically enjoy being there and being a part of those scenes with us.
So it really wasn't that difficult. That scene went by pretty smoothly.”Fans of know that McNally’s character is never shy to deliver a
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