Morgan Kohan as Maggie Sullivan

Canadian actress Morgan Kohan began her career with one-off roles on series like Murdoch Mysteries (2017) and Star Trek: Discovery (2018) before leading When Hope Calls (2019–2021), a spinoff of Hallmark’s long-running show When Calls the Heart.

Kohan stars on Sullivan’s Crossing as Maggie Sullivan, an embattled neurosurgeon looking to rehabilitate her career while escaping to her Canadian hometown amid legal troubles.

“When I first was introduced to the character and to the first script, I really connected with the big city/small town pull,” Kohan told Collider in 2023. “I fully resonated with that and the ambition that Maggie has, and a little bit of the perfectionism, and I’m a bit of a control freak. I resonated with a lot of her.”

Chad Michael Murray as Cal Jones

Chad Michael Murray will forever be fondly remembered by millennials thanks to his roles on some of the ’00s most obsessed-over shows. He was a staple in Gilmore Girls (2000–2001), Dawson’s Creek (2001–2002), and One Tree Hill (2003–2012), the latter of which he led for six seasons.

Murray also starred in several films, including Freaky Friday (2003) and House of Wax (2005), but it’s the small screen where he continues to make his mark. After leaving One Tree Hill, he starred on series such as Agent Carter (2015–2016), Star (2018–2019), and Riverdale (2019).

Speaking with TVLine in 2023, Murray addressed his reunion with fellow Gilmore Girls alum Patterson, saying that working with the actor was “one of the things I was very much looking forward to when I came on board.”

He went on to discuss the strong bond between their characters on Sullivan’s Crossing. “Cal looks at Sully, and I think he admires Sully in such a way because he sees a little bit of himself in Sully,” Murray said. “He sees that Sully’s created this very homey vibe with Sullivan’s, and I think Cal wants a lot of that, and he admires Sully for how he’s done it.”

Scott Patterson as Harry ‘Sully’ Sullivan

After early roles on Seinfeld (1995), Silk Stockings (1996), and Will & Grace (1999), former baseball player Scott Patterson landed the role of diner owner (and Lorelei’s love interest) Luke Danes on Gilmore Girls (2000–2007) and its 2016 revival, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.

Since then, Patterson starred on series like Aliens in America (2007–2008) and The Event (2010–2011). He also played the no-nonsense FBI agent Peter Strahm in the Saw franchise (2007–2009).

On Sullivan’s Crossing, Patterson plays Sully, the owner of the series’ titular campground. Though he’s beloved by the community, he’s got a few skeletons in his closet. When the show begins, Sully and his daughter, Maggie, haven’t spoken in 15 years, since he and Maggie’s mother got divorced.

“He’s got a heart of gold,” Patterson told Today of the character in 2023. “He’s always lending a helping hand where needed,” Patterson said. “He’s a man of few words, but he connects with people across a broad spectrum of the town that he lives in. So he’s kind of the unofficial mayor of that place.”

He also spoke on the character’s darkness. “Sully’s had his heart ripped out and there’s a void there,” Patterson continued. “And he’s filling it in ways that aren’t necessarily good for him. So he’s got some demons and he’s got to deal with reality. He’s got to be honest with himself.”

Tom Jackson as Frank Cranebear

A musician, actor, and philanthropist, Tom Jackson is known in Canada for creating the Huron Carole, a Christmas touring production that aims to raise donations for local food banks. For his efforts, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and received a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award.

He played Billy Twofeathers on the children’s series Shining Time Station (1991–1995) and had a leading turn on North of 60 (1992–1997). His other notable credits include Star Trek: The Next Generation (1994), Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2006), and Outlander (2019, 2021), as well as the Liam Neeson thriller Cold Pursuit (2019).

Jackson plays Frank Cranebear, a beloved local and close friend to Sully.

“I was trying to figure out at some point what this show was all about without digging too deep,” Jackson said in a 2024 interview. He soon determined that “Sullivan’s Crossing is a social prescription. It makes you feel better. It lifts the weight off your shoulders. You don’t have to think so much about your problems.”

Andrea Menard as Edna Cranebear

Andrea Menard, a indigenous performer of Métis descent, is an actor, writer, and singer with credits on series such as Moccasin Flats (2003), Rabbit Fall (2007–2008), and Supernatural (2017).

She plays the wise local Edna Cranebear. Edna’s Métis heritage was a big draw for Menard when she took the role, she revealed in a 2024 interview. “The fact that she’s healthy and grounded and has a beautiful relationship and is communicative and is fierce and is also compassionate and tender. I loved all those things because she was very well-rounded,” she said.

Allan Hawco as Andrew Mathews

Allan Hawco rose to prominence as the co-creator, executive producer, and star of the CBC comedy Republic of Doyle (2010–2014), which landed him two Gemini nominations.

As an actor, Hawco has appeared on Amazon Prime’s Jack Ryan (2019) and the CBC’s Moonshine (2021–2023), as well as the Discovery Channel’s Jason Momoa-starring Frontier (2016–2018), which he also executive produced.

Hawco plays Andrew Matthews, Maggie’s big-city boyfriend who tries to entice her back to Boston.

Lindura as Sydney Shandon

Lindura is a veteran of heart-warming TV movies like A Christmas Recipe for Romance (2019), Christmas Time Capsule (2023), and A Bestselling Kind of Love (2024). She’s also appeared on series like The Wedding Planners (2020) and Ghosts (2021).

On Sullivan’s Crossing, she plays Sydney Shandon, an old friend of Maggie’s who’s also found herself bouncing between city and small-town life.

Lynda Boyd as Phoebe Lancaster

Lynda Boyd has appeared in dozens of Canadian and U.S. film and TV productions, with notable credits including Final Destination 2 (2003), She’s the Man (2006), and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006).

Her TV resume is prodigious, including starring roles on Hawco’s Republic of Doyle (2010–2014), for which she was nominated for a Gemini. She also appeared in Virgin River (2019–2022), the popular Netflix adaptation of another Carr book series.

She plays Phoebe Lancaster, Maggie’s mother and Sully’s ex, who believes her daughter is making a mistake by returning to Timberlake.

Peter Outerbridge as Walter Lancaster

Veteran performer Peter Outerbridge began his career in a 1990 episode of 21 Jump Street and has since appeared in dozens of films and series. His credits include hit shows like Monk (2002), 24 (2003), Fringe (2008), and The Expanse (2017). But he’s likely best known for his frequent turns on Nikita (2010–2013), Orphan Black (2014), and Batwoman (2021).

He’ll next appear on HBO Max’s It spinoff, Welcome to Derry.

Outerbridge plays Walter Lancaster, Phoebe’s husband and Maggie’s stepdad.

Like Boyd, Lauren Hammersley stars on Netflix’s Virgin River (2019–present). She’s played the chaotic Charmaine Roberts across all six seasons. Of course, you may also recognize her from her leading role on the CBC’s Mr. D (2012–2018) and supporting turn on Orphan Black (2016–2017).

Hammersley plays Connie Boyle, a resident at Sully’s campground.

Reid Price as Rob Shandon

Reid Price is on the rise. After a three-episode run on The Sinner (2021), the actor has scored recurring roles on series such as King & Pawn (2022–2024), From (2022–2024), and Trailer Park Boys: Jail (2021–2024).

Price plays Rob Shandon, a widower and single dad who runs a diner in Timberlake. He’s the brother to Lindura’s Sydney.

Richard Donat as Roy Gunderson

Richard Donat’s long career dates back to the early ’70s, with notable credits including Little House on the Prairie (1979), Ewoks (1985), Emily of New Moon (1998–2000), and Trailer Park Boys (2007, 2018). He’s likely best known for playing Vince Teagues, a journalist with a surprising secret, on Syfy’s Haven (2010–2015).

Donat plays Roy Gunderson, a local struggling with dementia.