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Jeff Branson, ‘All My Children,’ ‘Guiding Light,’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’ Alum Joins New Audio Soap, ‘Haven Falls’

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A very familiar name to daytime audiences is heading back to the world of soaps, but this time in the audio drama realm. Daytime Emmy winner Jeff Branson is joining the cast of Haven Falls, the new series created and executive produced by Casey S. Hutchison (Forever and a Day).

Branson is set to replace Nick Kretz in the role of Lucas Hale, the son of businessman Victor Hale (Guiding Light alum, Frank Dicopoulos) the ruthless, unforgettable patriarch whose influence reaches into every corner of the fictional Haven Falls. According to Hutchison, “Lucas’ journey explores themes of family legacy, love, betrayal, and identity within the tight-knit world of Haven Falls.”

The new audio drama is set to premiere on June 25 at 3 PM ET; and fans can listen to it on all major podcasting platforms or watch it on its official Haven Falls YouTube Channel.

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The log lines for the audio drama also share: “Passion. Power, Deception, In a town where secrets never stay buried, everything is about to change. This June, step into the world of Haven Falls, where love is dangerous, trust is fragile, and obsession can destroy everything. Betrayal, forbidden desire, and a past that refuses to stay hidden collide as lives unravel and loyalties are tested.”

Episodes featuring Branson begin streaming in July. Soap fans remember Branson best for his roles as: Jonathan Lavery on All My Children from 2004 to 2007, Shayne Lewis on Guiding Light from 2008 to 2009, the role in which he won his Emmy for in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category. Later, Jeff appeared in the role of Ronan Malloy on The Young and the Restless from 2010-2012. Ronan was the son of Nina Webster (Tricia Cast), and fans have have hoped one day Branson or the character would return on-screen.

GUIDING LIGHT ALUMS REUNITED

In an ironic twist, Haven Falls will reunite Branson with the aforementioned Frank Dicopoulous in the roles of father and son, and they both appeared together on the classic soap Guiding Light where Branson portrayed Shayne Lewis and Dicopoulos appeared as Frank Cooper.

Look for more casting announcements and tune-in information in the weeks leading up to the premiere. For now, you can check out the Haven Falls latest videos released on their You Tube channel, which includes a look at the central battling families and the official opening credits below.

Now let us know, excited to learn that Jeff Branson is returning in a featured role in new audio drama? Do you still wish that he would reprise the role of Ronan on Guiding Light? Weigh-in via the comment section.

 

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Wish it were an actual soap return, and not this amateur drivel. He’s better than this.

YR needs to bring him back as Ronan since Chance was Killed off: unless Chance faked his death and is with Ronan!

He could be great on gh as a Jasper Jax recast

I don’t see him as Jax at all. I’d either ship him back to The Young and the Restless as Ronan, or I’d recast him as either Rick on The Bold and the Beautiful or Eric on Days of Our Lives.

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Phillip Boyd Makes His Debut on ‘Beyond the Gates’ in Recurring Role of Dr. Miles Arnold

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A new face emerged on today’s episode of CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when actor, Phillip Boyd made his debut in the recurring role of Dr. Miles Arnold.

In story, Dr Arnold is a doctor and surgeon and on the June 16 episode, Miles had to sadly deliver some disappointing new. Neither of Eva’s (Ambyr Michelle) parents, Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) or Leslie Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant) is a donor match for the life-saving transplant surgery Eva desperately needs.

Eva, among others, was injured in the tornado that ripped through Fairmont Crest and its devastating aftermath. She sustained critical injuries during the storm and was trapped with her half-sister, Kat Richardson (Colby Nixon).

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Phillip Boyd recently appeared on The McCord List, where he talked about his career between working in Los Angeles and Atlanta and said about his latest acting gig, “Dr, Miles Arnold works in the hospital. There’s something that happens, a natural disaster and a lot of the characters on the show are at this event and something tragic happens and they’re rushed to the hospital.”

The actor is also appearing in the final season of Tyler Perry’s Netflix series Beauty in Black where he shows up in 7 episodes. Boyd previously appeared in short term roles on General Hospital, The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives. In primetime, he also played the role of Mitch on 90210 and played Oscar in Tyler Perry’s The Haves and Have Nots for five-seasons.

So, so you think Beyond the Gates might make Phillip Boyd’s role bigger over time on the soap? Will Kat be the match that Eva needs? If not, who? Many people were ruled out on today’s episode. Drop you thoughts and picks for the donor via the comment section.

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GH and DAYS Alum Brandon Barash and Wife Isabella Welcome Son ‘Sebastian’ Into the World

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Congratulations are in order for General Hospital and Days of Our Lives favorite Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny and ex-Stefan/Jake, respectively) and his wife, Isabella Devoto Barash, who welcomed their newborn son, Sebastian Antonio Barash back on June 5.

For the first time his Sebastian’s birth the couple is posting and beaming with pride at the new addition to the family. This is Brandon and Isabella’s second child and second son together following the birth of Joaquin Lee Barash back in September of 2023. Barash is also the father of Harper Rose Barash from his previous marriage to General Hospital star, Kirsten Storms (Maxie) who is now 12-years-old and big sister to do younger brothers!

In his heartfelt post on Instagram accompanied by several photos of his growing family, Brandon expressed, “The heart is indeed a muscle, and boy, can it stretch. We welcomed our newest addition Sebastian Antonio Barash (Antonio after Isa’s dad) on 6.5.26. Lil Seba, I vow to love you with undying ferocity and without condition. As for our new family of five, we have all already evolved for the better as we rise like the lotus through the muck of sleepless nights, soul-tingling baby whimpers, and yes, poopy diapers. These babies teach us a clinic on love…all we need to do is saddle up, be still, and take em in. Isabella Barash, you’re my hero. Thank you for the gift of your love. House is full, hearts fuller.”

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BRANDON’S BUDDIES CONGRATULATE HIM ON WELCOMING NEW SON

Several of Brandon’s former co-stars have already jumped in the commenting thread including, Rob Scott Wilson (Alex, DAYS) “Congrats my brotha!!,” Dan Feuerriegel (EJ, DAYD) and Eric Martsolf (Brady, DAYS), with whom Brandon appears with in the Day Players Band and more.

Back in April of this year, Brandon was granted an emergency restraining order against his ex-wife, Kirsten Storms claiming that the GH favorite was exhibiting concerning behavior and he feared for the well-being of their daughter, Harper. They each now live separate lives in Tennessee.

We send our well-wishes to Brandon, Isabella and their new son, Sebastian as they build their burgeoning family unit.

Take a look at Brandon and Isabella’s new little bundle of joy in the snaps below.

Now, share your congratulations to Brandon and Isabella  via the comment section!

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‘The Bold and the Beautiful’s’ Brad Bell Confirms Monaco Remote and ‘Secret Story’ Involving Steffy, Sheila, Ridge, Brooke and Finn

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The Bold and the Beautiful is taping its Monaco remote in the French Rivera following their cast member appearances at the 65th Monte Carlo Television Festival, which concludes today on June 16.

Brad Bell (executive producer and head writer) chatted for a few minutes with a reporter from FilmFestivals.com and gave a tease of what the series is shooting in two locations: the beach and a church in Monte Carlo (clearly giving us memories of where Finn and Steffy were reunited in 2022 after Steffy believed Finn had died).

The remote will features all five cast members who headed from the U.S. to Monaco for the festival and the remote: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy Forrester), Kimberlin Brown (Sheila Carter), Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan Forrester) and Tanner Novlan (Dr. John “Finn” Finnegan).

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FIVE CAST MEMBERS INVOLVED IN MONACO REMOTE

As to what viewers will eventually see when the remote scenes air on the CBS daytime drama series, Bell shared, “Well, it’s a secret story, but I can tell you that it involves Steffy, Sheila, all these actors here, Ridge, Brooke. and Finn, and there’s something that changes their lives forever that happens. I can’t reveal, it, but it’s going to be good.”

Brad added that B&B will be shooting on the beach in the morning and at a church in the afternoon. He also teased in the story, “It’s happy, and then something amazing happens.” Is a couple getting remarried in the church? Is someone returning to the show?

THE LONGEVITY OF SHEILA CARTER

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When asked about how Kimberlin Brown has maintained her on-screen life from: her early years of Sheila’s evil wrongdoings over at The Young and the Restless to then crossing over to The Bold and the Beautiful, Bell explained the longevity expressing. “She (Sheila) has killed many people, and has done s0 many awful things, yet the audience still loves her. Kimberlin’s an amazing actress.”

You can check out the video interview where Brad Bell teases the French Riviera remote below.

So, what do you think B&B is shooting in the actual story today in Monaco? What will happen at the beach and the church where Finn and Steffy were reunited four years ago? Are you one of the longtime viewers of Y&R and B&B who no matter what Sheila Carter does, you want her on the canvas? Weigh-in and give your predictions via the comment section.

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