Call the Midwife star issues update on new movie and fans don't have long to wait
Rebecca Gethings has teased the release of the forthcoming Call the Midwife movie and it's good news.The 50-year-old actress has played Sister Veronica on the BBC drama since 2023, taking over from Sister Hilda (Fenella Woolgar), but was left questioning her faith during series 15, which aired earlier this year.Set in 1971, a new era saw Sister Veronica make a heartbreaking confession to Geoffrey Franklin (Chris Harper), confirming her wish to experience motherhood herself, despite having dedicated her life to the Church.The nun then decided to leave Nonnatus House for up to six weeks to decide whether she wanted to leave the religious order, have a family, or continue her duties.During this tough time, Sister Veronica was known as Beryl before she eventually re-joined Nonnatus House to the delight of Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter).The story of Call the Midwife is now set to continue with a new movie set in 1972 at an overseas location, and Sister Veronica could make an appearance.At the end of series 15, Sister Julienne informed the midwives that the services provided by Nonnatus House will be "altered".She announced, "Sister Veronica and Sister Catherine and I have decided that Nonnatus House will become a house of prayer and charity while we discern our next steps."Sister Julienne then appeared to tease three possible locations for the movie as she shared plans to join a new one-year medical mission.She added: "One of them would be in the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, one of them would be in British Columbia, and one would be in a remote part of Australia."Although the cast for the Call the Midwife movie hasn't yet been confirmed, given Sister Julienne's words, it could potentially involve the three remaining nuns: Sister Veronica, Sister Catherine (Molly Vevers), and Sister Julienne, plus other cast members, including Doctor Turner (Stephen McGann).The Call the Midwife team hasn't yet confirmed the finer details of the movie, including its release date or when filming will commence, but it could be sooner than fans think.Rebecca Gethings recently hinted on Instagram that the forthcoming film could be released soon.Sharing a short video clip featuring a scene between Beryl and Chris Harper as Geofrey, the actress wrote: "Available now on BBC iPlayer xx."One fan wasted no time in asking about the film and inquired: "Cheers! (and Call the Midwife movie coming out?? Is that true?" as Rebecca replied: "Yes, there will be one in the not too distant future, I believe."Along with the movie, Call the Midwife is also set to release a prequel set during World War II and series 16.Call the Midwife is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
