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(WATCH) ‘Beyond the Gates’ Cast Speak On Historic New Soap Opera, “This is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Kind of Gig”

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In two weeks, Beyond the Gates will make its network television debut on CBS on Monday February 24th at 2PM ET/1PM PT.  It will mark the first time in over 25 years a new daytime drama has been launched in a genre that many in the entertainment industry had cast off.

Production began on the new soap at their studios in Atlanta, Georgia back in November of 2024, and soon fans will get to see just what is going on at the fictitious gated community of Fairmont Crest. Now, in the latest behind-the-scenes look at the new show, several of the actors provide buzzworthy commentary on working on the groundbreaking production.

Tamara Tunie, who plays the  matriarch  of the series, Anita Dupree, shared, “It’s an absolute thrill to be a part of this historic moment in daytime television.” Her on-screen daughter, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree) noted, that “Beyond the Gates is a collaboration between CBS and the NAACP. It’s exciting.” Daphnee Duplaix, who plays Nicole Dupree Richardson added, “It’s groundbreaking for everyone in the industry, not just our show.”

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Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill Hamilton) and Marguita Goings (Hayley Lawson) noted, “The predominantly African American multicultural cast. This is a first of its kind. We are the genesis.” Alex Alegria (Tomas Navarro) along with Colby Muhammad (Kat Richardson) offered up, “I’m just so incredibly humbled to be a part of history.”

Beyond the Gates creator, head writer, executive producer and showrunner, Michele Val Jean shared: “I’ve been living with this world and my head. I got here and there were faces to the characters, sets, clothes, and so much hair! I’ve always wanted to create a show centered around rich black people.”

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The one and only Clifton Davis who stars as Vernon Dupree recalled, “The early seventies, remembering how difficult it was to find roles, and now we have African American writers, and it lifts my spirit to see how many advances African American professionals in this industry have made. This is special. You can’t beat this.”

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Perhaps the best quote was from Brandon Claybon (Martin Richardson) with Mike Manning (Bradley “Smitty” Smith) who expressed what joy it is for everyone in the cast to be on this journey, “You can’t beat this. This is a once-in-a lifetime kind of gig.”

Check out the Beyond the Gates preview video from the start of production below.

Now, let us know, are you enjoying the look at the cast and behind the scenes moments from the production of ‘Beyond the Gates’ to entice you to watch the new daytime drama series? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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It’s gonna be so funny when it’s cancelled

You’re right. In 2075.

Why do you say that?

Beyond the Gates will be a failure because most Trumpers won’t be watching. I’m not a Trumper, and still won’t be watching because I already watch Days of our Lives on Peacock, and one soap is enough for me. I think a lot of people won’t want to invest their time on something that is doomed. Beyond the Gates will be going through the pearly white gates of soap heaven within 2 years.

I’d love to see the show still on the air when Trump finally drops dead.

There are literally over 200 shows with black people as the starts. They are the most represented minority on daytime soaps, yet this is “groundbreaking.’ Okay.

Edit: stars not starts

Your racism is really getting tiresome.

I agree.

Black by face only actors writers and producers living their Lilly white lives off screen. THEY only play black on TV.

The continued racism is becoming tryhard. Very tryhard.

Shut up.

I liked Generations,but that didn’t air very long..now I watch 2 soaps and that’s it

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‘Beyond the Gates’ Set to Air Week of Encore Episodes

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Next week, CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates serves up a week of repeats to shed the spotlight on some recent major episodes, in case you may have missed it, all before the 4th of July holiday weekend.

This is not the first time the newest network television soap opera on the block has aired a week’s worth of encore presentations. However this time, the episodes focus on the fabulous Cotillion storyline which is juxtaposed with the blood plasma ring warehouse shakedown which saw Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) get shot and eventually die.

Also included in the week is Grammy and Tony Award winner, Jennifer Holliday making a guest appearance on the soap, and singing an original song from the series musical supervisors team during the Duprees Easter brunch, and more.

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Take a look at the rundown of what you will see next week on Beyond the Gates below.

Monday, June 29
The Duprees get ready for Samantha’s cotillion. Jacob meets with Ren. Ashley is in a panic as Grayson prepares for the worst. Bill questions Hayley about her past. Lia puts Derek in the hot seat.

Tuesday, June 30 
Grayson completes his assignment, but then all hell breaks loose at the warehouse. Samantha and Jessica make their cotillion debut while Nicole has to deal with an emergency.

Wednesday, July 1
Someone dies while a Platinum Deb is crowned. Vanessa questions Joey about the chaos of the evening. Tyrell and Jessica slip away for their first time together.

Thursday, July 2
Special Guest Star Jennifer Holliday sings for a friend. Nicole takes Kial to her family’s Easter brunch. Ted advises Carlton. Anita puts Anastasia in her place. Hayley feels like an outsider in a sea of Duprees. Grayson receives a threat. Naomi and Jacob find a way to connect.

Friday, July 3
Naomi and Jacob spend their anniversary apart—both remembering their love story from first date to wedding vows. Izaiah helps his brother out while Naomi leans on Ashley, Dani and Bill.

Beyond the Gates returns with all-new episodes starting Monday, July 6 where it will pick up right from where it left off following the Friday, June 26 cliffhanger.

So, from the encore episodes listed, which are you are you most enthused about seeing again, or do you wish there was no break from traditional all-new episodes? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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RATINGS: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Scores Third Most-Watched Week Since Its Premiere With ‘The Young and the Restless’ Crossover Event

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The tornado that ripped through Fairmont Crest and put the lives of the characters of Beyond the Gates and several from The Young and the Restless in jeopardy had viewers tuning-in for the week of June 8-12.

The highly-publicized crossover event kicked off on the Tuesday, June 9 episode of Beyond the Gates where six residents of Genoa City came to to visit the D.C./Maryland country club for a fundraiser for Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon), only no one expected a twister to tear into the proceedings, leading to several storylines intersecting as people were trapped with one another with Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) being the most severely injured and now requiring a liver transplant to survive.

According to the ratings report from CBS and Nielsen ratings and as supplied to Variety, Beyond the Gates brought in on average 1.8 million viewers throughout the wee. That is up 11% from its season-to-date numbers and it makes the crossover/tornado episodes its third most-watched week for the soap since Beyond the Gates premiered back on February 24, 2025.

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A GENOA CITY TOUCHDOWN

With the strength of the story, its special effects and bringing over cast of the top-rated, The Young and the Restless which included: Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), Michael Mealor (Kyle Abbott), Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott), Susan Walters (Diane Jenkins), Melissa Ordway (Abby Newman) and Bryton James (Devon Hamilton), the Thursday, June 11 episode was the week’s most-watched.

According to the numbers, the Wednesday June 10 episode brought in the most total viewers for the week with 1.87 million (up 17% week-to-week), followed closely by the Friday, June 12 episodes which had 1.84 million watching.

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Over on The Young and the Restless, the week of June 8-12, also saw an increase based on the early return that week of Shemar Moore as Malcolm Winters wrapping up his leg of the story where viewers learned he had a son Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) with Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox), and survived his bone marrow transplant surgery thanks to Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn).

Y&R scored 3.11 million viewers for the week up 2% from its season average with the June 8 and June 9 episodes featuring Moore averaging 3.2 million viewers and up 9% year-over-year.

So, did you enjoy the tornado episodes of Beyond the Gates and seeing the residents of Genoa City crossover to Fairmont Crest? Share your thoughts via the comment section on the latest ratings for the two CBS daytime soaps.

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‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Karla Mosley Weighs-in on Dani Dupree’s Love Life Endgame: Are You Team Bill or Team Andre?

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Last week, viewers of CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates watched as a tornado ripped through Fairmont Crest. In its wake, people were trapped with one another or seriously injured.

For Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley), she found herself stuck in an elevator with her ex-husband, Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). And wouldn’t you know, one thing led to another, and the two gave into their unresolved feelings for one another and did the deed.

Meanwhile, Dani’s current husband, Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) suffered a minor injury to his leg, and was worried sick in the ballroom because he had no idea where Dani was after the twister decimated the place. Eventually, Dani and Bill part ways go back to their families and act like nothing happened.

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When Dani is reunited with Andre, he professes his love for her even more than ever. As for Bill’s current wife Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings), she could care less because she was making out with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor, Y&R) in a closet at the country club!

THE TORNADO MAY HAVE CHANGED DANI’S HEART

For months, Beyond the Gates viewers have found themselves torn; rooting for Dani and Bill to get over themselves and get back together, or rooting for Dani and Andre, because its clear he truly loves her, even though their marriage may not have started out as the greatest love affair of all time.

Karla Mosley opened up to PEOPLE on Dani’s romance plight and who the writers of the soap might ultimately pair her with, expressing “I cannot say. I honestly have no idea.”

As it seems now, this triangle of Andre/Dani/Bill is about to heat up even more following Dani’s elevator exploits. However, according to Mosley, the popularity of Dani and Andre came as surprise to the writers, which has led to the romantic drama. “The writers did not think Dani and Andre were gonna pop off the way that they did,” explained Karla. “Originally, they thought Bill and Dani would be back together by the end of season one. And then it was like, ‘wait, what is happening?’”

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WRITERS ARE TAKING THE PULSE OF THE FANS

The decision to not have Dani and Bill reunite within season 1 or half-way though season 2, Mosley shares is a sign of the times: “The old soap trope is the torn woman who goes back to her man. But I think there are enough women now who are like, I want to see her win.”

In the end, Karla believes that in this case, fans speaking up, can also translate to the writers room and influence their potential decision of who should be the ultimate man for Dani. She tells Beyond the Gates viewers,  “Keep talking about it, y’all.”

Meanwhile, questions remain: Could Dani and Bill’s elevator sex find her pregnant with his child, which would make this whole situation more messy? Stay tuned.

Now, let us know, who do you want to see Dani ultimately with … Bill Hamilton or Andre Richardson? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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