Celebrity Extra: Liam Hemsworth
By Dana Jackson
Q: When will the new season of "Virgin River" be available on Netflix? Also, what is the diagnosis that Denny received last season? I hope they don't kill him off! -- L.K.
A: "Virgin River" premiered on Netflix in 2019 and is currently filming its fifth season. The romantic drama series is filmed in British Columbia but is set in Northern California. Mel, the lead character, who is played by Alexandra Breckenridge, is a nurse practitioner who relocates from Los Angeles to the small, picturesque town of Virgin River.
At the end of season four, Denny (Kai Bradbury) revealed to Lizzie (Sarah Dugdale) that he has Huntington's disease, which is a degenerative neurological disorder. According to the Huntington's Disease Society of America, the genetic disease "causes deterioration in a person's physical, mental and emotional abilities." While Denny has told Lizzie they don't have a future together because of his health issues, "it doesn't look like she's giving up on him in season five," according to TVLine.com.
Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told TVLine that he doesn't want to focus on "the dark and the sadness," but instead wants to "take a story that has the potential to go into a dark place and find a way around it."
"Virgin River" will return with new episodes on Netflix some time in 2023, but newcomers can binge the first four seasons in the meantime.
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Q: Why are they changing lead actors for "The Witcher"? Handsome Henry Cavill is the reason we watch. -- A.I.
A: Henry Cavill recently announced on social media that he's vacating the role of monster hunter Geralt of Rivia after three seasons. He has nothing but praise for the character and wishes his successor nothing but the best. Liam Hemsworth ("The Hunger Games") will be taking over the role in the eventual fourth season, but Cavill fans can still see him as Geralt in the upcoming third season in the summer of 2023 on Netflix.
The only thing that could probably lure Cavill away from "The Witcher" is his love of the character that put him on the map: Superman. The DC Universe has big plans for the actor with plans for another movie centered around the iconic character, the role he first inhabited 10 years ago in "Man of Steel."
Liam Hemsworth Photo Credit: Deposit Photos
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Q: I just saw a photo of Sheryl Underwood of "The Talk," and she has lost a lot of weight. How did she do it? -- A.R.
A: Sheryl Underwood told People magazine that she worked "really, really hard" to lose 95 pounds, which is no easy feat at the age of 59. She did it with the help of a dietitian and personal trainer. She also had the help of a weekly injection of Wegovy, which helped "suppress her appetite and jump-start her weight loss program."
"The Talk" is a syndicated talk show that airs weekdays on CBS.
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