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Donna Mills and Jesse Metcalfe In Cast of Lifetime’s ‘V.C. Andrews Dawn Cutler Series’

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The ensemble cast has been announced for Lifetime’s upcoming first movie based on V.C. Andrews Dawn Cutler Series of books.

Donna Mills (ex-Knots Landing ex-General Hospital) will headline along with Brec Bassinger as mother/daughter, as well, Jesse Metcalfe (ex-Passions), plays a key role in the movie.

According to Deadline who broke the casting news: Mills will taking on the role of Dawn’s (Bassinger) wicked grandmother Lillian Cutler. It seems that Lillian rules Dawn’s life with an iron fist and inflicts cruel punishments when Dawn does not follow her strict orders.

Metcalfe will play the role of Ormand Longchamp, Dawn’s adoptive father.  Also in the cast are Joey McIntrye (New Kids on the Block) and Fran Drescher (ex-The Nanny).

In story, when Dawn finds herself entrenched in several mysteries surrounding her family, it becomes clear that a dark curse hangs over the Cutlers.

A+E acquired the rights to Andrews’ library of these best-selling novels to adapt for the screen.  The first book in the series, Dawn, which tells the dark and twisted history of the Cutler, Longchamp and Booth families will premiere in 2023.

The next movies in the series will be: Secrets of the Morning, Twilight’s Child, and Midnight Whispers. Meanwhile, the last novel of the series, Darkest Hour, is currently in development.

So, looking forward to seeing Donna and Jesse in the Lifetime movie? Comment below.

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Michael I know you love Donna and maybe I should just let this rest but here I go again.

Donna’s first major role was as “Rocket” on the “secret Storm”. That episode is on Youtube in bad quality but the role looks to have been a blast. Her character had great bitchy witty dialogue not to mention a great wardrobe. Shades of a young Abby!

Of course her most famous daytime role was as “Laura DOnelly Elliot” on “Love is a Many Splendored Thing” which I believe was a favorite of yours MIchael.

My problem with Donna is that whenever she has been asked what her first big break was she usually replies “Play Misty for Me” However she got that role because of a contract she negotiated with CBS. She told them she would not sign a new contract with the show unless it stated that she had outs to do primetime. She quickly got a “Dan August” with Burt Reynolds and he recommended her to Clint for the movie. So you see” Splendored Thing” was directly responsible for the film and her subsequent career. I just wish she would for once give credit where credit is due to Splendored Thing” for the good things that happenned in her career.This sequence of events are all documented in her Lifetime “intimate Portrait” on Youtube.

I do like her and think she is a terrific actress but I am daytime’s biggest fan and feel very protective of it!

I’ve been a Donna Mills fan since LIAMST in the 60s, thru her good performances in umpteen TV movies like NIGHT OF TERROR, and her triumphant work as the multi-faceted Abby on KNOTS LANDING. I enjoy watching her in nearly everything. But, while not begrudging any actor a living, I have to wonder how Jesse Metcalfe keeps getting these leading roles. He’s not a good actor and hasn’t progressed much since his himbo days on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. Surely there are better actors who also satisfy the “cute guy” requirement for these shows.

OMG, Soaphound!! This is absolute mental telepathy!! I was going to say the same about Metcalfe, but fought the urge until I read your comment,
He is worse than Cameron Mathison. I watched a few episodes of his Martha’s Vineyard shows —-not because of him but because I am a part-time resident of the island.
Firstly, there’s nothing endearing about his acting. Secondly, have you noticed how his questions always end in a lilt? Oh, brother! That bothers the “Beelzebub” out of me. He’s awful!!
Plus, Martha’s Vineyard looks nothing like that and crime on
MV is basically non-existent . People actually left their doors unlocked ( as recent as a couple of years ago)—-and we and our neighbors all have each other’s house key. I just had to fit that in.LOL
Donna? Her acting is impeccable—-always was. Gorgeous to boot!!

What is the Name of the movie that Donna Mills is going to be in on lifetime based on VC Andrews Dawn Culter Series this year. The Dawn Culter Series has a lot of movies (based on the books) what is the name of this movie series that Donna Mills is going to be in this year 2023?

When is the next Jesse Metcalfe movie in 2023

Yes!!What date is the first Movie” DAWN” on lifetime??

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Britt and Rocco Say Their Goodbyes, Then She Gets Arrested; Anna Reveals “Nathan West” is an Imposter

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On the Friday, June 26 episode of General Hospital, emotional moments, a new duo on the run, the end of the line for Britt and an eye-opening moment between Anna and Felicia were the order of the day. Let’s take a look at what went down, but first let’s give a round of applause for Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) and Finn Carr (Rocco) on their goodbye scenes.

In the story, Rocco insists to his parents, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu (Alexa Havins) that he wouldn’t leave Tortola without Britt. Dante is getting impatient because Britt brought all the trouble in recent months to his son. They need to protect him and they can’t if he stays with Britt. Lulu tells Britt she is the only one who can do the right thing, right now.

Britt explained it is too dangerous for Rocco to stay with her. She was very selfish and made a lot of terrible decisions along the way and Cullum is tracking her down because she did not finish the project he enlisted her for. She convinces Rocco to go with his parents and gives him a little token of something that reminded her of when he was a baby which is a bottle to blow bubbles with.

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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Rocco makes Britt promise to take her medication to ward off her Huntington’s disease symptoms and to keep changing locations so she is not caught. The two share a final hug as both are in tears. Dante makes a call. While in the car ready to leave Britt behind, Rocco says he will never forgive himself is something happened to Britt.

Back inside, Britt is ready to inject herself with her medication but is unaware that Cullum has now tainted it with poison! But she is saved from that, when two police officers burst through the door to arrest her for kidnapping charges! Did Dante call the local police? Is he doing this to keep her safe or to pay her back?

In Port Charles, Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) arrives at Crimson, completely unaware that the man in the elevator is following her. Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Charlotte have an argument about Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). Suddenly, Willow calls her mother that she is being questioned by the PCPD, and Nina learns, it is as a suspect for being the other driver that left Jordan and Curtis injured by the side of the road on Route 91.

ARRIVALS AND DESTINATIONS IN QUESTION

Chase (Josh Swickard) comes to Willow’s rescue much to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Justine’s (Nazneen Contractor) chagrin. Willow learns Lucy  and Drew are the supposed witnesses against her. Chase figures out when Joe (Jonathan Bennett) was alone with Drew, he got him to blink in a way that implicated her. However, in a shocking moment, Justine reveals that the trip log from Willow’s BMW SUV placed her at the scene of the accident just second before it occurred.

Meanwhile, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) comes by Crimson to see Charlotte. He says he broke into the WSB office to get info to expose Cullum as a double agent. Charlotte blows a gasket! She can’t believe that he would do something so stupid that it could have gotten him killed. She firmly tells Danny that best thing he can do to help Jason is to stay out of things. Danny storms out, but notices the stranger in the elevator who now steps into the Crimson lobby.

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The man tells Charlotte he is Agent Mark McKay with the WSB and he has orders to bring her in. When she resisted, he was about to chloroform her, when Danny knocked him out and took off with Charlotte.

ANNA PUTS HER TRUST IN FELICIA

In France, after having some private time with Emma (Braedyn Bruner), Anna (Finola Hughes) wants to talk to Felicia (Kristina Wagner). She tells her best friend she was trying to figure out what memories of her past with Faison, she could trust and not trust. Since Felicia knows her best she is hoping she can believe what she is about to tell her.

It is then that Anna says, “Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) is not who he says he is.” Felicia looks dumb-founded. Will she believe her friend … or think she has drummed this all up in her mind? Stay tuned.

So, what did you think about the goodbye scenes featuring Finn Carr and Kelly Thiebaud? Did you reach for the hankies? Do you believe that soon, Cassius will be caught for his duplicity and the truth about Britt’s “illness” will come to light? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below. But first check out the scenes featuring Anna on her road to recovery in France

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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Drops First Single EDM/Dance Track ‘If You Need Me’

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Last weekend, we shared the news that General Hospital alum and Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos) was releasing his first single today on June 26th and it has indeed dropped! And for those readers who guessed that Duell’s first track out of the gate was going to be an EDM/Dance/House track … you are correct, sir!

The song entitled, “If You Need Me” is perfect for the late night clubs and can be found on Spotify and other major streaming platforms! Duell is noted as the performing artist, but as the composer/ lyricist and the beatmaker of the track. For his music projects, Chad is going solely by the name of “Duelly” which has been his social media handle for years.

Taking to his Instagram on Friday, Duell explained his deep dive into making music, expressing, “I’ve wanted to make music for a long time… I just never did it. It always felt like this huge, overwhelming thing to learn. All the technical side of it, the programs, everything that goes into actually building a track… it was easy to keep pushing it off.  A couple months ago I finally just decided to go for it.”

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BIT BY BIT PUTTING IT TOGETHER

Chad added, “Since then I’ve been putting in a lot of time learning, experimenting, figuring things out, and slowly starting to find a sound I’m really proud of. This first release is more of a dance/EDM vibe, but I’ve also been working on a lot of different styles behind the scenes that I’m just as excited about. At some point I realized I could keep holding onto everything trying to make it perfect… or I could just start putting music out and grow as I go.”

Stepping out of his own way, Duell firmly says, “So that’s what I’m doing.  My first track “If You Need Me” is out now. More coming soon… this is just the beginning.”

As GH viewers know, Chad made the decision to step away from General Hospital after a 15-year run with the series where his last episode aired in January of 2025. By May of last year, the role was recast with Rory Gibson debuting in the part.

Give a listen below to Duelly’s “If You Need Me,” and let us know what you thought of it via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: What Did You Think of the Return of Anna Devane, and What’s In the Letter?

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Finola Hughes made her dramatic return on-screen on the Wednesday, June 24 episode of General Hospital. Viewers will see Finola as Anna Devane again on tomorrow’s June 26th episode.

In the story, while in the French mental health facility, Anna has a session with Dr. Laurent. She tell her she now knows she was never kidnapped and that Cesar Faison is dead.

As she continued with her ruse, she went on to say she understands she was enlisted back into the WSB on a secret mission, and through that she relived all the trauma she endured by Faison, which caused her to have a psychotic break. Anna promises Dr. Laurent that her treatment plan had helped her so much in figuring out what was real, and what was in her imagination.

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ANNA’S GOT HER OWN PLAN TO ESCAPE

In a smart move (hopefully) Anna told Laurent if she could talk to someone else who had known Faison that it might aid in her recover. She was given the phone and she called Felicia (Kristina Wagner), who agreed to fly to France in the morning. Dr. Laurent claims she is pleased with Anna’s progress, but that they still have a very long long way to go.

Now by herself, Anna pulled out a packet of letters from a bedside table. There is one in particular that she is fixated on. What does it contain? Is this all a part of her escape plan? Will she warn Felicia that “Nathan” is really Cassius (Ryan Paevey)? If so, will Felicia even believe her?

In a summer preview with Soap Opera Digest, GH co-head writers Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten shared, “We’ll see echoes of Anna’s earliest incarnation as she returns to Port Charles with deadly intentions.”

So, were you happy to see Anna Devane back on your screens? What do you think is in the particular letter she was staring at? Will Felicia help Anna escape or not believe a word she says? Weigh-in via the comment section.  But first, you can check out some of the scenes from Anna’s on-screen return below.

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