What’s in store for the new season of When Calls the Heart? Deadline reports Chris McNally and Kevin McGarry have joined the Hallmark TV show’s sixth season.

The light drama centers on Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a young teacher from a high society background whose life completely changes when she is assigned to teach in a coal country classroom. The cast also includes Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin, Jack Wagner, Martin Cummins, Pascale Hutton, and Kavan Smith.

On When Calls the Heart, Chris McNally will be playing “Lucas Bouchard, a charming gambler and saloon owner who is hiding more than a card up his sleeve” while Kevin McGarry has been cast as “Nathan Grant, the epitome of the strong, silent type and takes all his responsibilities to heart as the new Mountie in town.”

Take a sneak peek at the Hallmark Channel series’ upcoming Christmas special below:

What do you think? Are you a fan of When Calls the Heart? Are you excited for the upcoming season?