Jane Seymour and Joe Lando are opening up about the real bond behind one of television’s most beloved onscreen romances. Decades after playing Michaela Quinn and Byron Sully on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, the former costars say their friendship has only grown stronger with time.
According to PEOPLE, Jane Seymour and Joe Lando are reuniting in season 5 of Acorn TV’s Harry Wild. Seymour stars as retired professor and amateur sleuth Harry, while Lando appears as Pierce Kennedy, a charming pathologist who brings their familiar chemistry back to the screen.
Their Real-Life Romance Did Not Last Long
Seymour and Lando first met while filming the pilot for Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, in the early 1990s. At the time, both were single, and their onscreen connection briefly made them wonder whether their fictional romance could work in real life. Seymour said the idea seemed possible because Michaela and Sully had such a strong pull.
The answer came quickly. Seymour said they soon realized they worked beautifully onscreen and as close friends, but not as romantic partners. Lando agreed, helping finish her thought during the interview. Their brief attempt at romance ended, but it did not damage their friendship. Instead, it helped them understand the kind of bond they truly shared.
Their Friendship Has Become A Lasting Gift
That bond became even stronger in recent years. After Los Angeles wildfires destroyed Lando’s home, he and his family spent seven weeks at Seymour’s Malibu house. Lando said the experience brought them even closer, making their latest reunion feel natural. Seymour also grew close to Lando’s wife, Kirsten, and jokingly noted that while Kirsten knows Joe at home, she knows Joe the actor. Their easy humor reflects the friendship that has endured since their Dr. Quinn days.
Fans have never stopped hoping to see Seymour and Lando reunite on screen. Seymour said viewers still ask about “Sully,” showing how deeply their Dr. Quinn partnership resonated. Their Harry Wild reunion offers another chance to see that familiar chemistry. While their relationship never became a lasting romance, their decades-long friendship proves that some of Hollywood’s strongest connections are built on friendship rather than love.