In Season 3 of The Way Home, Andie MacDowell supports Del’s character growth by working with writers and mentoring her younger co-star.
What does Andie MacDowell do in “The Way Home”?
The Way Home, a Hallmark movie about time travel, stars Andie MacDowell, 66, as Del Landry. She discussed how difficult it was for her to watch Season 3’s look at Del’s teen years, which starred Julia Tomasone, during a panel on January 22.
Why did MacDowell think Del’s past was “terrifying”?
“It’s my development, but I had no knowledge of it,” MacDowell said of the writers who created young Del’s past without her input.
Early drafts of the story made teen Del seem “spoiled,” but she pushed back, demanding that her older character’s strength and link to the family farm stay the same.
In what ways did MacDowell work with writers?
After people complained, the writers changed Del’s past. MacDowell said, “I’m connected to who I feel I am,” and she thanked the team for listening to what she had to say. “I had to say something, and they heard me,” she said.
Quick Facts About The Way Home Season 3
- This story travels through time to look at Del’s childhood.
- Cast for Young Del: Julia Tomasone (Backstage).
- MacDowell’s contribution: pushed for character uniformity.
- It airs on the Hallmark Channel every Friday at 9 p.m. ET.
What did MacDowell tell Julia Tomasone to do?
MacDowell told Tomasone, “Listen to the show,” to look into how Del’s speech changed over time. She talked about how she made Del’s voice “hoarser” in the present day to show how sad she is about losing her husband and son, while her voice in the 1990s sounds lighter.
“Make me from the South so I don’t have to work so hard!” She joked about trying to escape an over-the-top Southern accent.
Where can TV show fans watch new episodes?
The Way Home season 3 airs on the Hallmark Channel every Friday, and shows can be watched online the next day on Hallmark+ and Peacock.