‘Virgin River’ Adds Natasha Calis For Season 8 As Doc’s Clinic & Netflix Series’ Cast Eye Expansion
Natasha Calis has been cast in a recurring role as Dr. Astrid for the eighth season of Netflix's 'Virgin River.' Her character is a surgical resident with a brash demeanor who is assigned to Doc's clinic. This marks the first new series regular addition in four seasons, contingent on the show's renewal for a ninth season.
- ▪Natasha Calis will play Dr. Astrid, a surgical resident at Doc's clinic.
- ▪Her character is described as confident but lacking in bedside manner.
- ▪Calis has the option to become a series regular if the show is renewed for a ninth season.
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Natasha Calis; Tim Matheson in Virgin River Karolina Turek/Netflix EXCLUSIVE: After Mel and Dr. Cameron, a third medical professional is coming to Doc’s clinic in the town of Virgin River. SkyMed star Natasha Calis has been tapped for a heavily recurring role as Dr. Astrid on the upcoming eighth season of Netflix‘s Virgin River, which recently started production in Vancouver. Unlike Dr. Cameron (Mark Ghanimé) — and like ‘s nurse practitioner Mel — Astrid may be here to stay. Calis has an option to become a series regular If the popular romantic drama is renewed for a ninth season and beyond. It would be the first series regular cast addition to the show in four seasons, since Kandyse McClure joined as Kaia Bryant in Season 5.
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