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Katherine McNamara is opening up about a busy season in her life as a new romantic comedy lands on The CW just days before she turns 30. The actress says she’ll be working overseas when the film premieres, mixing milestone reflections with on-set grit.
What Montana Mavericks means for McNamara and the network
Montana Mavericks is a rom-com debuting on The CW this weekend. The movie adapts a Harlequin romance and is part of a slate of six Harlequin-inspired films airing on the network.
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- Premiere: Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.
- Source material: Based on the Harlequin novels.
- Context: One of six Harlequin titles on the network this season.
Birthday plans swapped for an action shoot abroad
McNamara revealed the timing is bittersweet. Instead of parties, she’ll be on location in another country.
She expects long days and physical work. Despite that, she says the experience is exactly what she wants right now.
She plans to be working through her 30th birthday, likely exhausted and with a few battle scars, but thrilled to be doing action work she loves.
Looking back at the 20s: gratitude and growth
Reflecting on the past decade, McNamara described it as full of learning and meaningful friendships.
She says the last ten years changed her profoundly. The roles, the people she’s met, and the challenges helped shape who she is today.
Her hope for the next decade is more growth and opportunities to stretch creatively.
Where she started and where she’s headed
McNamara began acting in the late 2000s and gained wider recognition on Arrow. Since then, she’s steadily booked projects across TV and film.
Quick career facts
- Early work: started in the late 2000s.
- Breakthrough role: known for her part on Arrow.
- Current momentum: continues to work on a variety of projects.
What to watch this weekend and what’s next
If you want to catch McNamara before she turns 30, tune in to The CW for Montana Mavericks this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
After that, her schedule includes an international action film shoot that she says will keep her busy through the holiday period.
