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Y&R Casting Contract Role of College Grad, Max! Could it be a SORAS'd Kyle or Someone Else?
The Young and the Restless is adding yet another character to the canvas, and this time its for the younger set! According to CBS Soaps In Depth, “A casting call for the contract role of Max, who is returning to Genoa City after graduating from college. While he’s a clean-cut, all American good guy, Max seems to have it all, but carries a chip on his shoulder for certain people in his past. ”
Many are speculating that this sounds like Jack Abbott’s son, Kyle, who was last seen being shipped off the canvas for a Hockey Scholarship! If it is Kyle, he would definitely be SORAS’d, and if it isn’t, who could this be? Clearly, with the summer upon us the younger set is always featured.
Who do you think fits the bill for this casting call? Let us know!
Breaking News
REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.
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After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.
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TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.
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The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
Days Of Our Lives
DAYS and ‘Supernatural’ Alum Jensen Ackles Joins the Cast of Justin Hartley’s CBS Series ‘Tracker’
Look who’s joining Justin Hartley’s hit freshman drama, Tracker! None other than another soap alum, former Days of our Lives and Supernatural favorite Jensen Ackles.
In a reveal via Hartley’s Instagram on Thursday, Ackles is set to play Hartley’s on-screen brother on the CBS procedural drama. In Tracker, Colter Shaw is estranged from his brother, Russell, which has been a big part of the mystery of season one.
Ackles is best known for his long run as Dean Winchester in The CW’s Supernatural, a role he reprised in the prequel of the series The Winchesters. He also recently starred in ABC’s Big Sky as Sheriff Beau Arlen and in The Boys as Soldier Boy.
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Jensen was the original Eric Brady on Days of our Lives, a role he played from 1997-2000, before departing for the world of primetime and film. Eric was in love with Nicole played by Arianne Zucker. The part of Eric was recast with Greg Vaughan taking over the role in 2012.
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In his Instagram post, Justin thanked everyone for watching Tracker, and then revealed Ackles as the surprise casting announcement in the role of Russell, while Jensen was playing pinball in the video! No word yet on when Jensen’s first episode as Russell will air. Stay tuned.
Check out Justin’s casting post featuring Jensen Ackles below. So, what do you think of Justin and Jensen playing brothers on Tracker? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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General Hospital
Jack Wagner Open to Making an Appearance in ‘Melrose Place’ Reboot and Shares, “You Never Really Die on a Soap”
With the Melrose Place revival the talk of the town, now Jack Wagner (ex-Frisco, GH, ex-Nick, B&B and ex-Peter Burns, MP) has weighed-in on it and if he would show up in the new series if it should find a home.
Currently, CBS Studios is developing a reboot starring Heather Locklear, Daphne Zuniga and Laura Leighton. But what is Dr. Peter Burns were to show up alive?
As those who saw the end of the original MP know, Peter and Amanda (Locklear) faked their deaths and then tied the knot with Peter on a beach, supposedly in a “happily ever after” scenario.
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Speaking with PEOPLE, Wagner expressed, what we all know who watch the soaps, that no one is never, ever really gone for good. Jack expressed, “You never really die on a soap, right? How they unfold those two characters (Peter and Amanda), it’d be fantastic how they sort of tell that story.”
Wagner added, “That was a great finale to be included in, especially with Heather. If I’m asked to come back, I’d absolutely entertain that.”
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The original Melrose Place aired for seven seasons from 1992 to 1999. The story featured the residents of an apartment complex, whose lives were intertwined. Eventually Wagner and Heather Locklear dated fro 2007-2011.
As previously reported, the new Melrose Place share that some of original neighbors and friends reunite after a death. The loglines add, “The pressure cooker of a reunion soon uncovers old traumas, rekindles old romances, reignites old resentments, and reveals new secrets… throwing our characters into chaotic drama that’s reminiscent of the past, but with a much more modern perspective.”
So, would you like to see Jack Wagner return as Dr. Peter Burns on Melrose Place, or Frisco Jones on GH, or both? Comment below.
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Well he should be close in age to Abby and this would do that.
Maybe a son for Darnell Williams’ new character, Sarge?
Whomever it is, please, please, PLEASE do NOT let it be more family for Chelsea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It wouldn’t be for Sarge. It’s something RETURNING to Genoa City.
Could it be another recasted Noah?
Another new character to add too the pack of newbies? Good grief. I’d rather they bring “clean-cut, all American good guy” Chance back.
Phillip Chancellor the IV is major legacy character, why isn’t he in town being groomed to run his grandfather’s company. We hear the name Chancellor all the time yet no real Chancellors (by blood) live in GC.
it would be a big leap if it was kyle especially with it being a college grad………i wold like it more if it was noah………..
Could be a recast if paul’s son Ricky or Noah
Could patti have possibly had a son during those years she was gone
How a about Scotty lauren’s son just in time to be a suspect in daisy’s revenge shooting?
They’re not recasting Ricky at all. Nor Noah. They tried Noah and it failed. Plus, Peter Porte is fine as Ricky. It’s either Scotty or Kyle.
Unrealistic if MAB does this for Kyle she should have done it right the first time. He is a yr older then Abby. I just scream this show is a Mess! How the morale can be anything but in the dumps is beyond me but still every actor from that show sings her praises I know they need a job. I would have more respect if they just would not discuss that woman who has the brain of a twelve year old and that is being generous!
Kyle? I hope not. The pre-adolescent kid left around Christmas 2011 and now we’re supposed to think he’s an adult? That’s quite a stretch. The new character may be Lauren’s kid, Scotty or the presumed dead Dylan (the baby Sheila wanted Lauren believe was hers). BTW, who is Jill’s biological mother? We know Neil Fenmore is her biological father. Attn: MAB this is good story material and no need for a bunch of newbies. Just saying.
Worse things have happening in the past concerning SORAS’ed characters. I mean, the guy playing Noah now played him as a teenager, then they SORAS’ed him again with someone new then brought the old actor back.
i think it micheal and lorin son
Do not SORAS Kyle, let the poor kid have some time alone without his mother.
Hopefully it’s just a recasted Fenmore, or something. But does this show really need more people? Ditch some cast and update the opener for once!
I am back in country after 10 years, I was able to watch young and restless and
catch up without any problem, it amazed me how a lot of the characters have
reformed do the writers not realize people have been following these characters for years I guess miracels are possible on soaps still it is hard to change my opinion of
some of the characters !!!!!!!!!
According to Hollywood Reporter…someone named Blake Hood will be playing the part of Kyle soon. Didn’t he just leave town as a teen? This guy looks like a 20 something actor. I have no idea who he is, but he was on 90210 re-dux. Didn’t they just wrap up the who killed Diane Jenkins so-called mystery…as if anyone really cared!
I LOVE Maura West, but quite frankly, she was screwed big time in that deal. Now the kid will be aged beyond belief. Should we wonder why the soaps ratings are so bad? Writing and Production that makes no sense. I am about to try the new/old General Hospital for a change. Maybe brining back characters viewers know and love and hopefully understand with the crazy writing/aging beyond belief going on in soaps these days will make sense.