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DAYS Guy Wilson Speaks On Taking Over The Role Of Will Horton!
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In his first interview since taking over the role of Will Horton from two-time Daytime Emmy winner Chandler Massey, his replacement, Guy Wilson, spoke with TheWrap.com to share his thoughts on stepping into this key character in Salem and all of soaps. Wilson debuts tomorrow on the January 8th episode of Days of our Lives!
Guy discussed the challenges he faced taking over the role, who was most helpful and welcoming, the quick audition process to land the role, if he was intimated taking over the role of Chandler Massey, and if he was concerned about if the die-hard and loyal and passionate soap fans will accept the switch with the character currently firmly in the hands of Wilson.
Here are a few interesting excerpts below!
Guy on if he is worried about the fans accepting him as Will Horton: “I’m not worried about it, more just because I feel like I understand. It can be frustrating when you’re a fan of an actor or the character and it changes, because, going back to the concept of relationships, people connect with these characters. I certainly don’t take it personally, and if anything, it furthers my admiration for soap fans that they do develop such a connection to an actor or a character.”
Guy on if he was intimated by the performance of his predecessorin the role… Chandler Massey: “You know, I wouldn’t say I was intimidated, but knowing that Chandler won those two Emmys, it shows that he created something very special. So more than a sense of intimidation, I feel a great sense of responsibility to carry that role forward. And I really feel that I have what it takes to do that, provided I work as hard as I can. So there was never a sense of anxiety or intimidation, and I certainly don’t feel a need to measure up in terms of accolades or awards — certainly, those are always very exciting, but to me what matters most is just portraying the truthfulness behind the story of Will and Sonny. So knowing that Chandler did such an amazing job, and because he did such an amazing job, the groundwork is there. I just have to keep going in the direction that Chandler put it in. So if anything, he’s made my job easier, because he has established such an amazing character.”
So, are you ready to give Guy a chance to win you over the pivotal role of Will Horton? What do you think about his understanding of the soap fans and inheriting the role from Chandler Massey? Comment below!
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Arianne Zucker Chats On Her Return; Days Stars Take To Daytime Emmy Red Carpet On ‘Inside Salem: Days of our Lives Podcast’
On an all-new episode of the Inside Salem: Days of our Lives Podcast, Arianne Zucker talks about her exciting return to the show, and once again being in front and center story following Nicole seeing the love of her life, Eric (Greg Vaughan) had attempted to move on in the love life department with Sarah (Linsey Godfrey), and then the shocking devastation at the death of her daughter, Holly.
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On the podcast with host Michael Fairman, Ari weighs-in on her most recently aired scenes, and talks about some of Nicole’s past wild storylines including; the infamous flesh eating bacteria storyline and when Nicole attempted to raise Sami’s (Alison Sweeney) baby as her own until the truth finally, finally came to light!
Then, Fairman takes you to the red carpet at the just completed 46th annual Daytime Emmys where he chats with some of the most notable residents of Salem including actors: Galen Gering (Rafe), Rob Scott Wilson (Ben), Lauren Koslow (Kate), Victoria Konefal (Ciara), Martha Madison (Belle), Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) and more.
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Make sure to check out the podcast one of two ways: 1) Go directly to iTunes here, or you can hear it on NBC.com/Inside Salem.
Let us know what you think of Nicole’s return and Days’ night at the Daytime Emmys via the comment section below.
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Ron Carlivati Interview – Days of our Lives – 46th Annual Daytime Emmys Red Carpet
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46th Annual Daytime Emmys Red Carpet Video Interviews
Last weekend on Sunday May 5th and Friday May 3rd, the stars of daytime took to the red carpet at the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards and Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
From the nominees, presenters, and cast members from Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless plus favorites from Morning, Children’s and Talk Show programming, these ladies and gents were dressed to impress and on hand to celebrate the accomplishments of their peers and for a job well-done in the world of daytime programming.
Many of your favorites stopped to chat with the media, including Michael Fairman TV’s, host Michael Fairman, who has now posted all of his “46th Annual Daytime Red Carpet Emmy conversations” up on his You Tube Channel, The Michael Fairman Channel.
Make sure to “subscribe”, so you can get all the latest celebrity interviews, and more, if you have not done so before.
Here is the complete line-up of video interviews from the Daytime Emmy Red Carpet on The Michael Fairman Channel from last weekend.
You can click on their hyperlink below to take you directly to the video.
Then at the comment section below, you can let us know what was your favorite chatter on the red carpet!
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Days of our Lives
Billy Flynn, Sal Stowers and Arianne Zucker
Marci Miller and Tyler Christopher
Ken Corday and Mary Beth Evans
Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley
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General Hospital
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The Bold and the Beautiful
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The Young and the Restless
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Daytime Stars and Digital Series
Abby Cadabby and Elmo – Sesame Street
Gregori Martin and Wendy Riche – The Bay
John Michael Higgins – America Says
Check out a few of our red carpet interviews below.
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Who Shot Adam?
GH Nurses’ Ball 2019 Part One: Nina’s Red Carpet Arrival Commentary And Locking Eyes With Jax
Executive Producers David Michaels & David Parks Chat On The Moments That Made The 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Ceremony
Ellen Pompeo Rips Into ‘The Bachelor’ Creator And Defends Kelly Ripa For Her Comments
Eva LaRue Joins The Cast of The Young and the Restless
Josh Swickard Performs The Chainsmokers & Coldplay’s “Something Just Like This” In GH Nurses’ Ball Sneak Peek
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Oscar’s Memorial Brings With It Remembrances By Those Who Loved Him
GH’s Daytime Emmy Winner, Vernee Watson In Cast Of New CBS Comedy ‘BOB ♥ ABISHOLA’
‘BH90210’ Reboot Teaser Released And It All Comes Together Via Iconic Theme Song
THE BACHELORETTE: Hannah B. Gives One Gent The Boot; Then Hands Out First Impression Rose
Stephen Markle, One Life to Live’s Mel Hayes, Passes Away At Age 73
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Adam Is Back As Mark Grossman Makes His Debut
Eva LaRue Joins The Cast of The Young and the Restless
46th Annual Daytime Emmys Red Carpet Video Interviews
RENEWALS: How to Get Away with Murder, Grey’s Anatomy CANCELLATIONS: Life In Pieces, Star
Ellen Pompeo Rips Into ‘The Bachelor’ Creator And Defends Kelly Ripa For Her Comments
GH Nurses’ Ball 2019 Part One: Nina’s Red Carpet Arrival Commentary And Locking Eyes With Jax
GH Nurses’ Ball 2019 Kicks Off This Friday: Watch the Promo
Josh Swickard Performs The Chainsmokers & Coldplay’s “Something Just Like This” In GH Nurses’ Ball Sneak Peek
Executive Producers David Michaels & David Parks Chat On The Moments That Made The 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Ceremony
Josh Swickard Performs The Chainsmokers & Coldplay’s “Something Just Like This” In GH Nurses’ Ball Sneak Peek
‘BH90210’ Reboot Teaser Released And It All Comes Together Via Iconic Theme Song
NBC Renews ‘This Is Us’ For Three More Seasons
GH Nurses’ Ball 2019 Kicks Off This Friday: Watch the Promo
Steve Burton Interview – General Hospital – 46th Annual Daytime Emmys Red Carpet
Ron Carlivati Interview – Days of our Lives – 46th Annual Daytime Emmys Red Carpet
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Interview – B&B – 46th Annual Daytime Emmys Backstage – Lead Actress Winner
Mal Young Interview – Ex-Y&R – 46th Annual Daytime Emmys Backstage – Writing Drama Series Winner
Laura Wright Interview – General Hospital – 46th Annual Daytime Emmys Red Carpet
46th Annual Daytime Emmys Red Carpet Video Interviews
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Breaking NewsMay 10, 2019Stephen Markle, One Life to Live’s Mel Hayes, Passes Away At Age 73
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PreviewsMay 11, 2019THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Adam Is Back As Mark Grossman Makes His Debut
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Breaking NewsMay 16, 2019Eva LaRue Joins The Cast of The Young and the Restless
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Days Of Our LivesMay 12, 201946th Annual Daytime Emmys Red Carpet Video Interviews
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How To Get Away With MurderMay 10, 2019RENEWALS: How to Get Away with Murder, Grey’s Anatomy CANCELLATIONS: Life In Pieces, Star
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Breaking NewsMay 16, 2019Ellen Pompeo Rips Into ‘The Bachelor’ Creator And Defends Kelly Ripa For Her Comments
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General HospitalMay 17, 2019GH Nurses’ Ball 2019 Part One: Nina’s Red Carpet Arrival Commentary And Locking Eyes With Jax
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General HospitalMay 13, 2019GH Nurses’ Ball 2019 Kicks Off This Friday: Watch the Promo
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I WILL give this GUY a chance…lol…ive seen many recasts on soaps the last 50 years…some were great, some were ok and some were terrible…but i still gave them all an equal chance!!!
Meanwhile, i wonder if E.J. and Abigail was a one time thing or will it continue? Either way will Abby have a little Dimera and announce it at the wedding of E.J. and Sami(Days loves an interupted wedding…lets go 4 no. 3…lol)
I’m sure Guy will bring something Chandler didn’t to the role of Will. I’m quite excited to see his take on the character. I was originally skeptical about the recast, but I have slowly come around to it and cannot wait to see how it turns out. Wishing him the best of luck in his new role and cannot wait what the future brings for Will Horton.
I’m going to miss Chandler, but I’m willing to give Guy a chance.
I am a WilSon supporter and love the character of Will and also the relationship of Will and Sonny. So I am going to continue to support Guy Wilson. I loved Chandler and was sad to see him leave but understand his reasons for leaving. I hope Guy will be given the chance by fans to show his interpretation of the character of Will. I also hope he and Freddie will be given the chance to show Will and Sonny’s relationship and also on an individual level with good stories. It is up to the writers now.
Looking forward to his take on the role!!
If the guy gives have a good performance as he does an interview, he should be good. He’s well spoken.
Days is so good right now, and I hope he adds to the mix.
CM has been pretty wonderful, and he’s moving on with his life. I wish him all the best, and I do the same to the “new guy”.
He will be fine in the role I am sure. At least, DAYS OF OUR LIVES is surviving, I was and am a long time fan of All My Children and it’s just heart wrenching that the show is gone, and didn’t work as an On-line presentation.
So, I plan on tuning in to Days on a regular basis, and I am sure that this new actor will bring another dimension to the character.
I was/am an AMC fan too, from Day 1 of the show and feel as you do. Ditto with OLTL.
For me, DOOL is truest to the soap format I love best, and it has such a wonderful intergenerational cast, and features family heavily, just like AMC used to do – and OLTL.
DOOL has been the best of the surviving soaps for me personally, and I hope it is for you too.
This is wild! I have always been a DAYS only fan, but I have relatives that were long term AMC fans. They called their show All My Kids. lol. They started watching DAYS and say it’s like watching AMK. They are hooked!
boes is correct in saying DAYS features family heavily. In fact, the character of Will is from two long standing families. He is a Horton and a Brady.
That proves how serious DAYS is about Will.
Well the current Will has this smirk on his face when he gets upset… which doesn’t go over well when he is trying to be serious. I hope the new Will does a better job.
Jennnn!!! OMG! I thought I was the only one who noticed the smirk and just lazy acting style Chandler has exhibited for the past year or so. I feel like he didn’t feel challenged by the role any more so he kind of phoned in his performance. I for one am glad to see him go. Looking forward to the new guy!
I am just glad the character of Will Horton is not leaving with the actor as happens too many times these days.
Guy Wilson: you are surrounded by thee best cast on daytime.
so many dynamics play out… conferring, relating, just playing out… with each other
I love it!
put aside the two emmy wins and relate to your intuition… and focus on Sonny- DAYS took great pains.. to reach … and feature a select peoples… and stratosphere electric
everything about DAYS is ON…
just keep Daniel and Jenn… apart… and even give us a little break…
all the rest of the show… takes hold and fires
it’s not like the remaining shows… who are scrambling… to cohesively knit, package and sublimely Feature Salem!
you are one amidst a convoy of talent
LOVE DOOL
I too will support Guy. I also hope that he will be more comfortable kissing another man. I think Freddie Smith is very passionate and seems very naturally and comfortable. Sometimes I felt Chandler was when it was a smooch. And he had some good kiss moments. I also really hope that they focus on their sex life. I mean we see Sami and EJ going at it all the time. If they focus more on them in bed, whether it’s just laying there etc. it will make it more of the “norm” and nothing but another love story unfolding. Not a “Gay” story…..Hopefully these terms will not even matter in 20 years.
Considering all the pressure he is under, Guy’s debut was great! He will settle in quite nicely!!!
I think he did a fine job! Good start. He already has an ease in his scenes with Gabi and Sonny.
Was Chandler let go or did he quit. I loved him.
Personally i dont like the new will horton at all…we want the oid will back please.
I think guy wilson is doing a good job as will and lot of viewers do not like him and want chandler back, but we would have a new actor in the role anyway because chandler was not going renew his contract. So days higher ups took action and. I like chandler but he is recast to. Nobody likes change.