Naman Shrestha
Adapted from the book ‘Chance of A Lifetime’ by Jude Deveraux and Tara Sheets, Hallmark’s ‘Providence Falls: Chance of A Lifetime’ is a romantic drama film that kicks off in 1844 Ireland, where a rogue named Liam O’Conner falls head over heels in love with an aristocrat’s shy daughter named Cora McLeod. Her family seals her destiny by promising her hand in marriage to a man she hardly knows, but Liam enters her life and throws their plans off track.
Although their plans of being together are shattered, they are reincarnated and given a second shot at love in the modern world. Now, Cora is a headstrong up-and-coming detective who is paired with Liam, a visiting detective, on her first case. Liam has been given three months to fix the destiny. In order to change fate, he must ensure that Cora ends up with another man, Finn. As the narrative unfolds across two drastically different time periods, the contrasting visuals of the fictional town of Providence Falls complement the characters’ love story.
Providence Falls: Chance of A Lifetime Filming Locations
‘Providence Falls: Chance of A Lifetime’ was primarily filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia. A minor portion was reportedly also shot in Ireland, particularly Dublin. According to reports, principal photography for the first part of the trilogy took place between January 2025 and late April of the same year, as the entire film series was filmed back-to-back.
Vancouver, British Columbia
A major portion of ‘Providence Falls: Chance of A Lifetime’ was lensed in and around the major city of Vancouver, situated in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland region. Given the vastness and versatility of the city, the production team was able to turn its streets and neighborhoods into film sets that can portray the modern as well as ancient era of the 19th century. For the same reasons, Vancouver also portrays several US cities in all kinds of projects, earning itself the nickname of Hollywood North.
In the backdrop of several outdoor scenes and establishing shots, it is likely that you would spot numerous landmarks and places of attraction, such as the Lions Gate Bridge, the Vancouver Art Gallery, Science World, Canada Place, and Harbour Centre. Besides ‘Providence Falls: Chance of A Lifetime,’ the city has hosted the production of many movies and TV shows in the same genre, including ‘The Age of Adaline,’ ‘The Edge of Seventeen,’ ‘When Calls the Heart,’ ‘Once Upon a Time,’ ‘Virgin River,’ and ‘A Million Little Things.’
Dublin, Ireland
After wrapping up shooting in Vancouver, the filming team of ‘Providence Falls: Chance of A Lifetime’ traveled all the way to the capital of Ireland — Dublin. Located in the province of Leinster, the city consists of various cultural and historically significant spots and landmarks, making it an ideal shooting site for the period romantic drama. Other film and TV projects shot in Dublin are ‘Love, Rosie,’ ‘Sing Street,’ ‘Leap Year,’ ‘Becoming Jane,’ ‘Normal People,’ and ‘The Tudors.’
Providence Falls: Chance of A Lifetime Cast Details
Katie Stevens, Lachlan Quarmby and Evan Roderick lead the cast of ‘Providence Falls: Chance of A Lifetime.’ From debuting in the world of television with ‘Friends and Romans’ to being awarded for her acting prowess, Katie has come a long way and has scored over 20 credits. Lachlan is also a versatile actor, having proved his range in nearly two dozen productions. Meanwhile, Evan has had a fascinating journey before deciding to pursue a career as a full-time actor. Before turning towards the world of movies and television, he served as a professional hockey player.
In his 15-year career in the sport, not only did Evan earn a Division 1 scholarship to the University of Massachusetts-Lowell in the NCAA, but he also played three seasons in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). While his hickey career was cut short owing to an injury, Evan has surely made a mark in the entertainment industry. The time-traveling romance is steered by the compelling performances of the trio, who also appear in the other installment of the movie series.
Katie Stevens as Cora McLeod
In the movie, Katie Stevens wears the garb of Cora McLeod, the fierce detective from present-day Providence Falls who reunites with her love from 1844 but has no memory of it. She is best known for her work in ‘The Bold Type’ as Jane Sloan, ‘Faking It’ as Karma Ashcroft, ‘Haunt’ as Harper and ‘Polaroid’ as Avery. In fact, for her compelling work in ‘The Bold Type,’ she took home the Best Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2020 Women’s Image Network Awards. She can also be seen in ‘Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings,’ ‘I’ll Bring the Awkward,’ ‘A Christmas Open House,’ ‘Fantasy Island,’ and ‘CSI: Vegas.’
Lachlan Quarmby as Liam O’Conner
The Hallmark movie also features Lachlan Quarmby as Liam O’Conner, the charming outlaw from 1844, whom the angels task with fixing destiny by traveling forward in time and making the reincarnated love of his life, Cora, marry someone else. He is mainly recognized for his performances as James Gianfranco in ‘The Watchful Eye,’ Luke in ‘Allegiance,’ Jalen in ‘A Very Merry Bridesmaid,’ Jake in ‘He’s Not Worth Dying For,’ and Instructor in ‘Fresh.’ You can also enjoy his work in ‘Baking Spirits Bright,’ ‘Firefly Lane,’ ‘Murdaugh Murders: The Movie,’ and ‘Tracker.’
Evan Roderick as Finn
Evan Roderick steps into the role of Finn, the warmhearted lawyer whom the angels mark as Cora’s soulmate and whom Liam is tasked with guiding Cora to fall for and ultimately marry. You may recognize him for his portrayal of Justin Davis in ‘Spinning Out,’ Officer Nick Anastas in ‘Arrow’ as well as Chaz Bryant in ‘BH90210.’ His other credits include ‘Secrets of a Marine’s Wife,’ ‘Autumn in the City,’ ‘Leah’s Perfect Gift,’ ‘Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the Diner,’ ‘Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder,’ ‘Sealed with a List,’ ‘Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New,’ and ‘A Tale of Two Christmases.’ The supporting cast comprises Paul McGillion as James McLeod, Matty Finochio as Chief Boyd, and Bobby Stewart as Paul.
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