Why Was David Cubitt’s Calvin Recast in Virgin River Season 6?

Story by Ritika Singh

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Virgin River's Calvin character recast mid-season, leaving fans buzzing about the shakeup in this romantic drama's high-stakes custody battle

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David Cubitt, who previously played the villainous Calvin, was replaced by actor Josh Blacker for two episodes in Season 6, sparking speculation about behind-the-scenes scheduling conflicts
Calvin is a pivotal character, serving as the main antagonist and mastermind behind the local drug trade, while also complicating the lives of leads Mel and Jack by claiming paternity of Charmaine's twins

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