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Who should be cast to play OLTL's Ford Bros abusive father?

September 3, 2010

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In a new interview at On-Air On-Soaps with One Live to Live’s, David Gregory (Ford), Nic Robuck (James), and Lenny Platt (Nate) , we asked each of the Ford Brothers to tell us what celebrity from film, primetime or daytime could they see cast as their evil father, Eddie Ford… who caused so much havoc and damage to the family. From Matt Damon to Mickey Rourke, to our favorite suggestion, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the possiblities are endless.

So, we throw out to our soapers! Who do you think would make a good fit for the Ford’s father figure? Read below what each of the guys had to say to start your mind racing!

Nicolas Robuck: “I think Jeffrey Dean Morgan would make a believable dad for the Ford brothers. He looks like and portrays well a rough and tough guy who could land some good punches! He also looks like he’s paid his dues in a chop shop or two. Not to mention he resembles us all in some way, shape or form. I would really like to have Matt Damon play our dad. I think the three of us would be a good mix between Matt Damon and Jessica Leccia. He’s a phenomenal actor, one of my favorites, and I believe he could pull off the brutal and abusive father seamlessly.“

Lenny Platt: “Mickey Rourke. I know he’s in everything these days and this might be cliché, but I think he’d be ideal. I always imagined Eddie Ford as a mix between the “Duke” character in the film Pusher II and the Marlboro Man. I think Rourke would embody this character both physically and emotionally with surgical precision. Eddie is a violent and imposing man, but he’d have to also have remnants of the “sweet boy” Inez once fell in love with. Rourke would portray this perfectly. Now whether or not he’d lend his talents to our show is another thing. But one of the cast members of The Expendables, just made an appearance on Daytime, so why not two… “

David Gregory: “In keeping with the tradition of OLTL alums returning, I could see Joe Lando (Sully on Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman) as Eddie. Or Mel Gibson – I know it sounds strange but I think it could work. Both men look like what I’ve always pictured Eddie Ford. And I think it would be interesting to see.”

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imasoapfan

I think Michael Watson (ex-Decker, GH) would be perfect as their father. He’s got the right rugged look, and he’s the right age. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11n_zZWcS1I

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dinah

Justin Deas because I miss him!!

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Sharon

Who cares?

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tvaddict70

Vincent Irizarry!!!

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amy

yep Vincent Irizarry would be perfect!!!

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Arlene

I think Hank Izarriry from All My Children would be perfect for theFord Father. He is leaving the show as of today anyway.

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Lucy

Erik Estrada!

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deedeelady

Yes Vincent could easily play this part. This man could handle a role like this hands down.

But, being a fan of the complex Dr. David, the villain that many of us at amc love to hate, we’re not ready to give him up not now and hopefully not ever. We’re working very hard to keep him in p/v.

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deb

No one! We don’t need another Ford!

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Moviegal

Danny DeVito

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B&B’s Katherine Kelly Lang in Film ‘The Christmas Dance’ Premieres Friday

July 23, 2021

In another Christmas in July movie that is making its way to on-demand and theatres near you, comes one featuring The Bold and the Beautiful’s Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan Forrester) as well as notable soap vet Scott Bailey (Ex-Sandy, Guiding Light), called The Christmas Dance.

According to the film loglines: Traumatized by her past Christmas is not at the top of Sarah’s list this time of year. However, waltzing through life’s unexpected emergencies, she is taught the Christmas dance. Briana White, Katherine Kelly Lang, Richard Karn, star in the feature.

Lang shared with SOD on the film working on film while continuing her role on B&B as the iconic Brooke, “It’s wonderful because as an actress, you always want to spread your wings and try new parts and new characters. It’s all a learning process, and all about growth, which is great!”

Check out a trailer for the pic below. The film drops tomorrow on July 23rd.

So, will you be checking out Katherine Kelly Lang in this Christmas-style film? Comment below.

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Korean Dynasty Soapy Drama ‘American Seuol’ Headed to Hulu

July 23, 2021

Here’s a soapy drama on its way to a streaming service for fans to devour. Writer Lana Cho has secured a deal with Hulu for her soapy drama, American Seuol, which definitely has a ‘Dynasty’-vibe to it from what we can tell.

According to Deadline, the hour-long drama is about a young Korean-American adoptee who moves to Seoul for a job opportunity and discovers that she is the heir of a dynastic Korean family.

Cho will write and also be one of the executive producers on the project, which will also EP;d by Sebastian Lee and David Kim, who’s other notable shows right now are ABC’s The Good Doctor and Apple’s Pachinko.

After the announcement on Friday, Cho tweeted, “I’ve always wanted to write my own K-drama. Now I get to – but with Korean-American lead.”

It would appear that Cho is on a hot streak after she also sold her adaptation of her K-pop rom-com, Somewhere Only We Know to Netflix.

Previously, Lana wrote Hulu’s reboot of Four Weddings and a Funeral as well for the TV series Arrow and Timeless. She is serves as co-executive producer on Amazon I Know What You Did Last Summer.

So intrigued to see how American Seuol will ultimately do as some new soap opera fare? Comment below.

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Eileen Davidson, Judith Chapman and Kim Waltrip Talk Plans & Launch Campaign To Make ‘Dial Emme For Murder’ into a Series

July 23, 2021

Two-time Daytime Emmy winner, and soap opera favorite Eileen Davidson (Ashley, Y&R and Ex-Kristen/Susan, Days) is bringing one of her soap opera mystery novels to life with a proposed six-part series for the soapy and hilarious mystery, Dial Emme For Murder.

Joining Eileen in the cast will be none other than Judith Chapman (Gloria, Y&R) , Knots Landing favorite, Donna Mills (Ex-Abby), and primetime TV and film actress, Nancy Valen. More cast members will be announced in the future.

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In Dial Emme for Murder, Davidson plays actress Emmanuelle “Emme” Peterson, a successful soap star who finds herself smack dab in the middle of a whodunit.

Now, in conjunction with the Palm Springs Women in Film and Television (PSWIFT), and its president and director/producer, Kim Waltrip, Davidson is launching a fundraising campaign to get the series made.

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In an exclusive interview on the Michael Fairman Channel, Eileen, Judith and Kim exclusive reveal key Intel on the project, campaign and working together. The proposed series has also launched its official website here.

About PSWIFT: PSWIFT (Palm Springs Women in Film & Television) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2001 dedicated to promoting our members, both men and women in the Entertainment, New Media Creative arts community. In 2020 Palm Springs Women in Film & Television created and launched a Filmmakers’ Lab to teach members how to make a film, by making a film, hands-on.

PSWIFT is currently seeking donations through their non-profit – which are 100% tax-deductible – to fund the Filmmakers’ Lab’s next venture Dial Emme for Murder. You can find out more on the different perks and packages if you donate to the project here.

Watch the interview with Michael, Eileen, Judith, and Kim below.

Then let us know, if you think Dial Emme for Murder featuring powerhouse actress, Eileen Davidson, Judith Chapman and Donna Mills, will be a must-see for you via the comment section.