The Canadian drama Sullivan’s Crossing has found a massive new audience after landing on Netflix. The show, which is based on the book series by Robyn Carr (the same author behind Virgin River), quietly aired its first three seasons on CTV in Canada and The CW in the United States. Now that it is streaming globally on Netflix, viewers are noticing some very familiar faces pop up on their screens.
The series follows Morgan Kohan as Maggie Sullivan, a neurosurgeon who leaves her busy life in Boston after some legal trouble and returns to her small hometown in Nova Scotia. She goes back to Sullivan’s Crossing, a campground run by her father Sully, who she has not spoken to in years. The cast includes veteran actors with decades of credits, as well as rising stars who have been working in Canadian television for years. Here is a detailed look at the main cast and where you have seen them before.
Morgan Kohan as Maggie Sullivan
Morgan Kohan leads the series as Maggie, a woman caught between her high-powered career in the city and her roots in a small town. Kohan was born in Summerland, British Columbia, and began acting professionally in 2014 .
For viewers who enjoy Hallmark Channel productions, Kohan will look very familiar. She played Lillian Walsh in the Hallmark series When Hope Calls, which is a spin-off of the popular When Calls the Heart franchise . That role became her big break in 2019 and introduced her to audiences who love heartwarming dramas.
Before landing that lead role, Kohan appeared in guest spots across several well-known shows. She had a part in Murdoch Mysteries in 2017 as Sarah Glass. Science fiction fans might recognize her from a brief appearance in Star Trek: Discovery in 2018, where she played a Weapons Trader . She also showed up in the crime drama Ransom and had a role in the superhero series Batwoman in 2021, where she played Stephanie Brown . Her other credits include appearances in Transplant, Kim’s Convenience, and The Bold Type .
Scott Patterson as Harry ‘Sully’ Sullivan
Scott Patterson plays Maggie’s father Sully, the stubborn but caring owner of the campground. Patterson is without a doubt the most recognizable face in the cast for American audiences.
He is best known for playing Luke Danes in the beloved series Gilmore Girls. He played the grumpy diner owner with a soft heart for all seven seasons of the original run and returned for the Netflix revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life . That role made him a television icon, and fans still associate him with that character.
Before his acting career took off, Patterson actually pursued professional baseball. He pitched in the minor leagues from 1980 to 1986 before turning his focus to acting in the early 1990s . His film credits include playing Mike McGrevey in the classic baseball movie Little Big League from 1994. He also took a darker turn in the horror genre, playing Agent Peter Strahm in Saw IV and Saw V . On television, he had roles in the sitcom Aliens in America and the NBC conspiracy thriller The Event .
Chad Michael Murray as Cal Jones
Chad Michael Murray plays Cal Jones, a mysterious man staying at the campground who has a past as a lawyer. Murray has been making audiences swoon for over two decades.
His career began with a small role as Tristan Dugray on Gilmore Girls, which is where he first worked alongside Scott Patterson . That role led to his breakout part as Lucas Scott on the hit drama One Tree Hill, which ran for nine seasons . Murray became a teen heartthrob during those years.
He also starred in several popular movies during the early 2000s. He played Austin Ames in the modern fairy tale A Cinderella Story opposite Hilary Duff. He appeared in the Disney comedy Freaky Friday with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. Interestingly, he is set to reprise his role as Jake in the upcoming sequel Freakier Friday, which is scheduled for release in 2025 .
Murray has also worked in the Marvel universe, playing Jack Thompson in the series Agent Carter. In recent years, he has appeared in Riverdale and played infamous serial killer Ted Bundy in a 2021 film . His return to television in a drama like Sullivan’s Crossing feels like a natural fit for fans who have followed his career since the One Tree Hill days.
Tom Jackson as Frank Cranebear
Tom Jackson plays Frank Cranebear, Sully’s oldest friend and his Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor. Jackson is a highly respected Canadian actor and singer with First Nation heritage (Cree) .
He is best known for his role as Peter Kenidi on the long-running Canadian drama North of 60, which aired throughout the 1990s . Younger audiences might recognize him from the children’s program Shining Time Station, where he played Billy Twofeathers. He also appeared in the hit series Outlander as Tehwahsehkwe .
Jackson has also appeared in major Hollywood films. He played White Bull in the 2019 action movie Cold Pursuit starring Liam Neeson . Beyond acting, he is a successful musician with ten albums and a philanthropist who founded the Huron Carole benefit concerts to raise money for food banks .
Andrea Menard as Edna Cranebear
Andrea Menard plays Edna Cranebear, Frank’s wife who runs the local store called the Outpost. She is often the voice of reason in the small town. Menard has Metis ancestry and is also an accomplished jazz singer and playwright .
Her big break came from her one-woman play The Velvet Devil, which she wrote and starred in back in 1998. The play was later turned into a TV movie where she played Velvet Laurent . On television, she has appeared in Moccasin Flats as Detective Amanda Strongeagle and in the supernatural series Rabbit Fall as Officer Tara Wheaton . Her music has also been featured on shows like Queer as Folk .
The Supporting Cast and Their Credits
The show also features a deep bench of supporting actors, many of whom have appeared in other popular series.
Lynda Boyd plays Maggie’s mother Phoebe Lancaster. Boyd is an incredibly busy actor with over 150 acting credits to her name . Fans of Virgin River will recognize her as Lilly, a role she played on that show . She also appeared in movies like Final Destination 2, She’s the Man, and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. Television viewers might know her from Supernatural, Psych, or ER . She also starred alongside Allan Hawco in the Canadian series Republic of Doyle .
Allan Hawco plays Andrew Matthews, Maggie’s jealous boyfriend back in Boston. Hawco is a well-known figure in Canadian television, having created, produced, and starred in Republic of Doyle as Jake Doyle .
Lauren Hammersley plays Connie Boyle. She is another Virgin River connection, having played the often-frustrating Charmaine on that series .
Peter Outerbridge plays Walter Lancaster, Maggie’s stepfather. He has had a long career in Canadian film and television, including roles in Orphan Black and ReGenesis.
Lindura plays Sydney Shandon, Maggie’s oldest friend in town. She has appeared in various Canadian productions.
Amalia Williamson plays Lola Gunderson, who starts as an antagonist to Maggie. She has appeared in Northern Rescue and the film The Kid Detective .
Dakota Taylor plays Rafe Vadas, a local firefighter and Sydney’s love interest. He has appeared in Ghosts and Zero Chill .
Reid Price plays Rob Shandon, Sydney’s brother who runs the local restaurant. He has appeared in the horror series From and Moonshine .
Calem MacDonald plays Kaleb Meyer. He had a role in The Umbrella Academy as Young Dave .
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Streaming Success and Future Seasons
Sullivan’s Crossing originally premiered on CTV in Canada in March 2023 . The second season followed in April 2024, and the third season aired from April to June 2025 on CTV and The CW . All three seasons are now available to stream on Netflix globally as of August 2025 .
The show has been renewed for a fourth season, which was confirmed by CTV in June 2024 and later picked up by The CW . Fans who are just discovering the show on Netflix can binge all three seasons knowing that more episodes are on the way.
The series shares the same cozy, small-town feel as Virgin River, which makes sense since both come from the same author. With familiar faces from Gilmore Girls and Virgin River drawing viewers in, Sullivan’s Crossing has found a new life on the streaming platform and continues to grow its audience around the world.
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