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All My Children Casting News: Looking For "Vlad" and "Yuri"!
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Now with all the casting calls going out of late for All My Children with seemingly unrecognizable characters unless they are casting “code”, just what will Prospect Park’s Pine Valley look like? Most likely a mix of the old and the new, which could be intriguing for the new 2.0 online version. According to Soap Opera Digest, a casting call has gone out for two new recurring characters by the names of … wait for it …. “Vlad” and “Yuri”!
Here is what we know via SOD: “Vlad, who is described as a 30-something, Easter European-looking man who is “willing to get down and dirty to get what he wants” and the “brawn behind a covert operation”, and Yuri, the powerful, confident businessman behind Vlad, who is in his 30s/40s.”
How will “Vlad” and “Yuri” be connected to story on AMC? What actors would you cast in the parts? Who would you like to see back on a soap? Weigh-in!
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Mark Consuelos Celebrates One-Year Anniversary as Co-Host of ‘Live’ Alongside Kelly Ripa
Today, April 17th marks a full-year since Mark Consuelos (ex-Mateo, All My Children) took over the co-hosting duties of ‘Live” alongside his wife, and longtime co-host, Kelly Ripa (ex-Hayley, All My Children).
Consuelos replaced Ryan Seacrest who are six seasons decided to be back on the west coast full-time. For Consuelos, now having the opportunity to work off of Ripa as co-hosts has been something of adjustment for him, but viewers have been eating it up.
Live with Kelly and Mark has remained the No. 1 entertainment talk show on television over the past year, growing 3% in average total viewers to 2.23M per episode. It is also the most-watched daytime talk show in the last year in key demos of women 18-49 and women 25-54. All of this, since the real-life marrieds teamed-up.
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Speaking with Deadline, Kelly Ripa shared why the two are gelling on-screen, “I do think that there is something very possibly relatable about our relationship. We have disagreements like a normal couple, and we’re not afraid to let them unfold on the air and in front of America, and I think people find a lot of themselves in that.”
Mark weighed in how he has progressed as a host, and what he could improve at, sharing, “I’d like to get better at my interviewing skills. I’d like to get better at reading a teleprompter…I think I’m getting better at throwing to commercial. The other day in the middle of the show as we go to commercial, my sign off was ‘See you guys around.’ I mean, the show wasn’t over. The most obvious thing to say would be, ‘We’ll be back right after this.’ But I just said, ‘See you around.’ So we went to commercial and one of the producers (goes) ‘What was that?’ I don’t know… So for the next few sign offs, as a joke, I’d say ‘See you around.’ We got a kick out of it.”
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Meanwhile, Kelly has given huge props to Mark, “I find Mark utterly compelling, really interesting, super funny, and he’s bold in a way like nobody else. He says what’s on his mind. If he’s thinking it, he says it. I’ve done this a long time and oftentimes people will adjust their natural personalities to pander to what they think the audience wants to hear, and Mark will tell people what he thinks, and he doesn’t care if it’s not a popular opinion. It gives him an edginess that I think is really missing in the landscape today. Everybody’s so afraid to say anything, and Mark is unafraid to say exactly what he’s thinking.”
In a statement, Debra O’Connell, President News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment shared, We could not be more thrilled with how Mark has seamlessly joined the show family as permanent co-host. His undeniable charisma and his and Kelly’s natural chemistry are evident as they deliver the laughs and smiles to our viewers each morning. We are incredibly proud of how Live has continued to evolve and that the audience is responding so enthusiastically.”
So, do you think Mark Consuelos is the best co-host his wife Kelly Ripa has ever had on ‘Live’? How would you say he is doing as co-host after one full year on the job? Comment below.
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Susan Lucci Joins the Cast of Jonah Hill’s Movie ‘Outcome’
Look who will be part of the ensemble cast in motion picture and film star Jonah Hill’s new film project! That’s right, none other than Susan Lucci (ex-Erica, All My Children).
According to Deadline, the daytime television icon joins other notables including Laverne Cox and David Spade who have been added to the cast of Outcome. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Matt Bomer (ex-Ben, Guiding Light) and Cameron Diaz.
In Outcome, which is written by, and will be directed by Hill, the dark comedy centers around Reef (played by Reeves), a damaged Hollywood star who must dive into the dark depths of his past to confront his demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip from his past.
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Soap fans know that following her iconic run as All My Children’s Erica Kane, Susan went on to be featured in Lifetime’s Devious Maids in the role of Genevieve Delatour. Since her Pine Valley days ended (when AMC was canceled in 2012), Susan has appeared in numerous shows and made numerous appearances. n December of 2023, Lucci was awarded the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Outcome will debut on Apple and is an Apple Studios production. The film marks the latest collaboration for Hill and Apple Original Films, who are also developing a Grateful Dead biopic with Martin Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions, to be directed by Scorsese, with Hill starring in it and as one of the producers of the project, as well.
So, intrigued to see what kind of role Susan plays in Jonah Hill’s new film ‘Outcome’? Comment below.
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Jacob Young Shares Production Pic of Cast of His New Film Featuring Joan Collins and Nadia Bjorlin
Last month, during a livestream conversation on the Michael Fairman Channel, while promoting Jason Cook’s film, Four for Fun, and featuring soap notables Jacob Young (ex-AJ, AMC, ex-Lucky, GH, ex-Rick, B&B) and Brytni Sarpy (Y&R), Young revealed some intel on his upcoming movie project.
Jacob shared that he was set to direct, produce and star in a Agatha Christie-like murder mystery feature film, Murder Between Friends shooting in Prague.
The actor/director expressed, “I’m flying at the end of the March to Prague to direct, produce and star in a film with Joan Collins (ex-Dynasty). Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe, Days of our Lives) is in it, and Toby Alexander Smith from Eastenders (ex-Gray Atkins). Plus, a couple of my Broadway friends and a very well known Czech actress (Hana Vagnerova). It’s very ‘Knives Out’ without having a hundred million dollars to shoot it, but still will be a lovely film nonetheless.”
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Young is currently shooting the film’s principal photography abroad through April 17th.
Over the weekend, Jacob took to his Instagram to share a photo with the cast of the film where pictured is former Dynasty star, Joan Collins (ex-Alexis) and former Days of our Lives star, Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe). In addition, former All My Children star, Trent Garrett (ex-Asher) is seen in director-mode kneeling.
Trent and Jacob are both co-directors of Murder Between Friends. Joan Collins shared the pic on her Instagram citing, “This was the #secret I posted about several weeks ago!”
So, looking forward to seeing Jacob’s film when it is released with Joan, Nadia, and company? Let us know in the comment section.
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Vlad sounds like a Marick and Yuri could be Dimirti
Very interesting thought, my friend!
Oooohhh geez! I would love to have the ‘original’ Dimitri return!!
That would be awesome..
I did like him, a lot, a big lot, he was a strong character, and debonair sexy 😉
Van Hansis is in his 30’s and he was amazing as a Russian in “Nikita” last year. He would be my pick.
I do not think Van would be interested in doing this. He’s already doing a web series and wants a regular gig on primetime tv.
Im starting to wish PP would have just left the shows off the air.Most of the cast members arent coming back, & AMC is going to try & attract a younger audience, so the vibe of the show will resemble nothing what it once did.
Bite your tongue! This show definetely needs to come back. We don’t know who all is cast yet or what the stories are going to be really. So far we have a cast of 8. Long live AMC!
Please be Dimitri and Edmund!
They are ‘reoccurring’ so could be the start of a story..
AMC was dead in the water its’ last years.. (and I am a 30yr fan of AMC)
And now it has a bare bones cast of originals so I see many changes and that is not a bad thing. It needs a ton of modernizing especially now that it is on the internet were there is no censoring.. However Agnes will keep things a family rating.
In my mind; there is no actual AMC any longer.. It died with its’ cancellation and I am looking forward to new stories and a newer cast along with how many they get from the original cast.. and Opal (love her) and Dixie characters will not do it “)
So far; Hayward, Cara and her brother are the only good characters- imo 🙂
I do believe PP will use AMC to use their stories/ideas from the soap they were starting to produce for the net/TOLN when the OL and AMC became available to them. and used instead .
I really wish the writers the best of luck with the AMC reboot. The writers for the last few years of the network version left the show in shambles, and I’m not sure it’s really salvageable.
Perhaps Yuri is a recast Anton! I’d love to see Vlad/Dimitri too! 🙂
First I would like all the old cast back. Then if they can’t come now, I would like a space saved for when they could come. Then if all else fails, bring on new characters. I really need to see all my friends and family back on the show. Somehow PP needs to try their best to contact and secure all the previous cast members. There are some out there still waiting to be contacted. I know, I watch their post. Thanks PP for this opportunity. Still need to see Tad, Jackson, Jake, Krystal, and many others before bringing on a bunch of new people.
It sound stupid and another mafia storyline.
It does sound intriguing, Micheal. I actually enjoy the casting suspense, and i hope the end results make me feel the same way when we finally see AMC again.
Anton recast? And maybe Sam gray?
Adam, Erica, Liza, and Tad!
I don’t know but I think I like it. I liked Aiden ! Although I think Aiden was from Australia.
Sounds like Dimitri and his son Anton (who wad once married to Kendall).
Agreed. I wonder if they will have ties to Zach Slater through business?
i need bianca back .
I rarely watched AMC when it has on network, but just noticing the picture that goes with this article- am I seeing things but from a distance doesn’t it look like a shot of woman’s cleavage with the tile All My Children written across it? I know the old title of AMC was on the front cover of a book, and when I looked closer, I realized it was a still a book, just shot from the side– did anyone else see a woman’s evening gown with her boobs showing instead of a book? If so, it is pretty slick use of the iconic book image to make a sexy new statement about this new show- this is definitely not your grandmother’s AMC
Can someone confirm for me that AMC & OLTL will definetely be free to watch on line and that there are not any hidden fees. I just want to be sure! I went to Hulu and it says
a month & $7.99 a month…. That’s why I am asking if it is going to be FREE to watch OLTL& AMC .
Eight dollars a month would be outrageous. I want to watch them for free like I’ve done for years! I don’t want to pay to watch the soaps!
i agree with you Susan. i pay enough for cable and internet as it is. Gosh, in the 1960s i could watch over a dozen soaps on just 3 networks and it was free. now we pay a fortune to watch tv and with over 100 channels there are only like two or three shows worth watching.
from what I understand, both free and paid options will be available
You only need to pay for Hulu Plus. Regular Hulu is free. The only real difference for us is that with regular Hulu, you have a limited time to see episdoes of current shows, usually a week to two weeks. With the paid subcription to Hulu Plus, you have unlimited viewing whenever you want.
So rest easy, it will be free, unless you choose to pay for Hulu Plus.
Thank you both for the info. (Troy & boes).. I was getting worried about this. I didn’t want to miss them especially OLTL. Again thanks boes for all the information on Hulu because I am not familiar with it and how it works.
So far the cast for AMC doesn’t excite me, but only so far (with the exception of Dr. Hayward 🙂
Cara Castillo
Griffin Castillo
DR. David Hayward
Zach Slater
Opal Cortlandt
Angie Hubbard
Jesse Hubbard
Dixie
JR- recast
Cassandra Foster – recast
casting Vlad and Yuri
I can’t imagine what type stories will be written for that cast..
Wow…. it’s disheartening…. a “dammed” shame…. what AMC had….
from the above listing…
Cara and Dr. David…. should be exciting…. her being pregnant and involved with David…
Dr. David and Angie should; and is always… a coupe… this acting duo… run with it… whatever material they’re given….
I hope Dixie’s chemistry is their with JR….
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for me… personally….
i don’t think AMC would be AMC without, minimally….. Kendall and Bianca. then Brooke…. so she can beacon pine valley… with Opal. heck…
I think it’d be better if some of the bigger names from AMC were integrated into OLTL. It doesn’t seem to me like AMC can make it if they don’t manage to get Susan Lucci and David Canary and Michael Knight. I want both reboots to be successes, but I truly believe OLTL has the better chance.
We won’t know what we get until we get.
When Agnes Nixon gave us ALL MY CHILDREN in 1970 it was modern, radical, new. Now, with a new way to see the show (on line) and being in a different world, it seems right AMC take the lead among daytime drama in reinventing itself (as many of us of this age do!). The new AMC will not be the old AMC, but there will be enough to give us a foundation for new stories and journeys. My hometown is not like it was. Core families and businesses are gone. Annual traditions have been lost or changed into something else. It happens in Pine Valley, too.
I do hope the new team can capture the spirit of Nixon’s storytelling in AMC’s heyday. The way she and her team created characters, focused on families, addressed social issues, and took time to really make us engaged.
The final years of AMC were disappointing. Not often does one have opportunity to fix things, so let’s be good fans and support this. If it does not work, then well, it does not work. But let’s not go into it without optimism.
Where are the open casting call?
There have been about four gals playing Colby Chandler and at least four actors that have played JR Chandler and four actors have played Tad Martin (although of course Michael E. Knight is most associated with the role) – I’m a longtime fan of AMC and I’m really happy the show is coming back, but we all have to accept the fact that this will be
a new inception. The actors can’t just drop what they are doing, especially since a good number of them already relocated to the West Coast when the show demanded it. Recasting is not easy, but folks, this is a TV show with characters played by ACTORS. If they want to maintain a semblence of the show’s former self, and have some kind of continuity and flow, then recasting is their only option. Gradually they will introduce new characters, but many characters have come and gone through Pine Valley, just as some people come and go in our real lives. I know we all have our favorites, I mean I really can’t see another Erica Kane, honestly except Susan Lucci – but, if we are to accept a relaunch of ALL MY CHILDREN, then we will also have to accept some changes.
Well said!!!
Even with the Easern European sounding names there is no way these roles would be Dimitri and Edmund. Remember the show is jumping 5 years into the future. That would mean Dimitri would be in his 60s and Edmund in his 50s. When they were on 20 years ago they were in their 40s and 30s then.
I’m super excited for this new version of AMC, I watched the show for the better part of 30 years. The idea of an original Internet series is very interestinting to me also, I’ve never watched one before. I don’t know how successful they are, I can’t imagine they get many viewers unless they have an established star or are a continuation of a previously broadcast story. So AMC would seem to have both working in its favor……
As for “Vlad” & “Yuri”, I would love to see Dimitri & Anton return. Anton could be recast ( he was on such a short time), but how great would it be to have Michael Nader return. He was such a strong, beloved character. Dimitri could also bring a child that he and Alex had, perhaps a grandchild also (son of Anton’s). So many possibilities here, some crossover stuff with Anna on GH, generate some interest for webcast.
My thought is that you can’t just introduce a bunch of young characters & expect people to watch. Soaps are not the same as Downtown Abby. People have a 30-40 year connection with them, but also a sentimental one. Their grandmother got them hooked, they watched all through high school, they scheduled their college classes around their favorite soap, they named their children after their favorite character……
So I guess what I’m trying to say is, PLEASE respect the rich, wonderful, unique history of AMC & use it to your advantage. And best of luck! I’ll be watching.