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Y&R’s Joshua Morrow Talks The Dark Side Of Nick & That Sexcapade With Phyllis!
When Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) goes bad … he certainly does it with plenty of gusto! Over the last week, viewers of The Young and the Restless were left stunned when it turned out that this one-time do-gooder, turned heel, but not without purpose. After constantly ending up on the short end of the stick, and after his father Victor’s (Eric Braeden) dirty machinations to take away Nick’s son, Christian, (yes, we know Adam is the bio-dad) and gain custody of the little boy for himself, Nick was left devastated vowing to not let anything like this happen again.
With revenge on his mind, Nick set out a plan that no one got wind of. He leaked documents of Newman Enterprises … he masqueraded around town as the “dead” J.T. Hellstrom (Thad Luckinbill) … he opened his own company to take away his father’s business … and that is just for starters. Now back with the love of his life, Sharon (Sharon Case), once she was clued in on what Nick was doing their relationship seemed on the rocks. So, what was Nick to do? Have sex with Phyllis (Gina Tognoni)! These two former lovers commiserate over their current relationship woes, while being turned on by how Nick pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes.
Michael Fairman TV sat down with Joshua Morrow, who we consider one of the true MVP’s of daytime drama, to dish on all the latest twists which have pulled Nick to the dark side. In addition, what it means for the future in his relationship with Sharon, for that undeniable chemistry Nick has with Phyllis, and how that “J.T.” mask scared the pants off four women he cares about without him even knowing why!
Candid with that razor-sharp wit, here’s what Joshua had to say about what has gone down, and what’s to come!
So, things take a shocking turn when Nick has now donned a prosthetic mask that looks just like J.T …
JOSHUA: Yes, this unbelievably non-creepy looking mask, too. (Laughs)
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However, are you and Thad Luckinbill the same height? (Laughs)
JOSHUA: No, Thad is taller at least by an inch! I did not think it was much of an issue, but it was very technical how they had to shoot that. It was a fascinating process to watch. Thad shot his scenes first, and then I came in and did mine. They imposed my face onto his, and my face is longer and fatter. Since Thad is taller, he had to stand with his legs spread a little bit to get down to my angle. Then, I had to do my scenes in the angle he was originally staring at Victor with; which is why in a lot of the scene I was staying as still as possible. The way the scene was written kind of helped with what we were trying to do technically, in that; Nick was calm and matter-of-fact, and laying out his threat to Victor.
What was your reaction when they first pitched this story point to you that Nick would be masquerading as J.T. with a mask on?
JOSHUA: I remember when Mal Young (EP and head writer, Y&R) first told me about it. I just thought it was the most ridiculous thing. I am like, “What?” I didn’t know if it was going to work, but when we got down to it, I could not believe how incredible it looked on the reveal. It was a real testament to our crew, Mal, and Patty Denney in make-up, and everyone who brought it all together.
Did you ever figure out how Nick knew where to get a prosthetic mask made to look like J.T.? (Laughs) I was like, “Boy, is he resourceful! Who knew that Nick Newman would know where to shop for this!” (Laughs)
JOSHUA: I think he googled it! (Laughs) It’s amazing what you can google!
I would have loved to have added in the scene where Nick is on his laptop thinking hard and typing away feverishly in the search field, “Where to get prosthetic masks.”
JOSHUA: He would have to have found a way not to leak that. People would come by at his work and go, “Why are you looking up masks, Nick?” Meanwhile, he is getting multiple bids from the mask companies. (Laughs)
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When you watched the scene back; what did you think of it? On top of that reveal, you then launched into this intense monologue.
JOSHUA: I thought the scene was beautifully lit and the alleyway looked awesome. Props did a great job of making it look seedy and dark. It took a longtime to shoot. A lot of people were caught up in what was actually happening, but if you add up in words how much I had to say, it was an unbelievable amount of talking. It was essentially a five-page monologue. I studied it so much and rehearsed it so much, that I was starting to lose my voice from it. However, it worked and we did it in one take, which I was pretty happy about it.
Were you and Eric Braeden joking between takes when it had to do with Nick and his “J.T.” mask?
JOSHUA: We made some jokes initially, but because there was so much material, that whenever any of us has something like that to do with that amount of work, you want to try and be as professional as possible to let them get through it anyway they can. Eric is obviously is a pro. He understood what I was having to do.
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It was a great monologue you were given and delivered, especially when Nick pointed out to Victor, that in Victor’s eyes, Nick was his ‘underachieving son.” Y&R has never really explored how Nick was not the shining bright star in the family that Victor wanted him to be, and how Victor heaped much of that praise on Adam, for he was more “Victor-like.”
JOSHUA: Well, he was supposed to be the apple of his father’s eye, and that was what was so disappointing. A lot of people have said that, and I don’t think you can fault Victor for that. He had all these grand plans for Nick, but Nick has just flat out said: “I am going to do what I want to do.” He has done that his whole life. It’s not what his dad wanted. It wasn’t that Victor was disappointed in who he had become, he was disappointed that Nick was not willing to accept the path that Victor planned out for him. I understood what Victor had gone through over the years with Nick. In terms of the monologue, it was a great speech. I thought it was well-written, and the fact that Victor has always been supportive of Adam as opposed to Nick, while Adam has done way more horrible things than Nick has. Nick never really understood that. I thought the scene worked, and it’s a really cool story to tell. I get that a lot of people may not dig it, but this is the most fun I have had on Y&R, since they initially paired Nick with Phyllis.
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Last week, many fans took to social media and were outraged going, “How can Nick do this to his sister, Victoria?”
JOSHUA: I remember saying that to Mal. I said, “I don’t have a single problem with any of this, but Victoria is his best friend. She is this person that he will do anything to protect. The two of them have gone to each other about everything. So, how does he do this to her?” Mal sold it to me by saying, “All Nick is doing is teaching Victor a lesson, and he believes that because Victoria is so close with him that eventually she will come to understand.” Nick knows he is going to hurt her initially, but the hope is that he can sell her on this, and make her join him. I was really hoping for a lot more scenes where they are heartbroken with each other. Those would have been interesting to play, but Nick has been so driven in his plan, and that is a lot of what I have been doing, while Victoria is fighting on the other side. We will see what happens, but there is beauty in conflict that hurts. That is ultimately what this is going to boil down to. Nick is not going to be too hurt by what is going on with his dad, but he should be demolished to see what his sister is going through. Hopefully, they will touch on that.
It all comes back to Nick losing custody of Christian as the tipping point. That was followed by a scene of Nick just looking in the mirror, which foreshadowed that a dark side of Nick will emerge. So, what is Nick’s ultimate plan?
JOSHUA: He wants to destroy Victor, even though he got his son back. Victor crossed such a line with him. After everything Nick had gone through with Christian and Adam, he realized that is father is not just controlling, but this is an evil bastard who would do something like this. Nick made a vow, “I am not going to let him do this to anyone ever again that I care about.” That is what it is rooted in. That he wants to destroy Newman Enterprises that is just a side of it. Nick just really wants to hurt his dad in the worst possible way, and you do that by taking the thing that matters the most to him … his business. I don’t think Nick fully realized the scope of it. He thinks he can just move everything over to his new company and lead the fight in that direction. I don’t know how far he has thought ahead, but he knows what he wants to do right now, and how he is going to do it.
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Does Nick feel “power” now?
JOSHUA: Yes, and it’s a power rooted in the fact that; he still believes he is doing it on his own terms, and is coming from a good place, even though he can’t see the darkness that is slowly creeping in; which I think thematically is really cool. That is; this fight to remain true to himself, but this pull to this dark element that his father is always preaching and really living. The question is: can Nick still maintain this path he wants to go on without doing what his dad has had to do? That is what we will see play out.
Nick is now a man full of surprises. Last week, we also learned that he has started his own company to go toe to toe with Victor … “Dark Horse”. In the process, he is trying to sway family members to join him. How is that working out for him?
JOSHUA: His ultimate goal is to take Newman Enterprises, which was supposed to be this family run company; where everyone was participating, and bringing all their specials skills and qualities that they have, but it really just became that everyone is under Victor’s thumb. Nick wants to do the same thing, but let people be who they are, and bring those things that you are good at, so they can be successful together. He is trying to sell them: “Do this with me and I will let you be you, and you can go as far as you want to within the company.” It’s very idyllic. Now whether it’s doable, who knows? Nick approaches everyone in his family to “Please join my side.” It’s basically creating this line in the sand, that either you are with Nick, or against him. It’s that simple. It’s sort of what Victor does, but Nick does it with a smile. (Laughs)
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What about his mother, Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott)? That puts her in a tough position to choose between the man she loves and her son.
JOSHUA: Nick was really counting on Nikki to be on his side, but Nikki chose Victor. Nick instantly thought that everyone would join him, and that is not the way it panned out. I still don’t’ think he sees the errors in his ways, in the way he went about this, and that is probably due to his ego, and his drive getting in the way of that. Abby (Melissa Ordway) joins him, and Noah, eventually. No one else is his family does. He thought Victoria would jump on it, but she says, “No.” Victoria is finally promised Newman Enterprises and that leads her to say that, and that kind of sets up a cool conflict for Nick and Victoria moving forward as to business people and competing in the same space. His main ally is Jack (Peter Bergman) and Jack is going to join Nick to take on Victor.
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Are you concerned about the fan backlash to your character, who was always the “good guy”?
JOSHUA: I don’t care that people don’t like it. What I do care about is that they don’t give the story a chance and they make it personal if they say, “You are incapable of handling a story of this magnitude.” We are in the business of entertaining people, and sometimes it hits you positively, and sometimes it hits you negatively. Some of the best films I have ever seen, I couldn’t stand the way it was going down, but if it hits you, if it makes you think, if it makes you see people evolving, then it’s interesting, and that’s kind of what has happened with Nick. It’s time for him to do something! He has been sitting on Sharon’s couch and trying other businesses, but at his core, he knew it would eventually lead back down to something like this; doing something on his own terms, which is exactly what he wanted.
Let’s talk about Sharon. Were you surprised that the show put Nick and Sharon back together so fast back in late March of this year, coming on the heels of Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) leaving Nick?
JOSHUA: I was really shocked. But, we are all so unbelievably protective of our characters, and while telling these stories, we are trying to tell them as true as possible to them. This happened so fast with Sharon that it felt to me like, a matter of convenience. Melissa Claire Egan (Ex-Chelsea) left and created this kind of void. At the end of the day, Nick and Sharon love each other, they always have. It doesn’t not make sense to put them together. I just thought the timing of it seemed quick and it kind of questioned what Nick and Chelsea were building towards; which I thought would have been an amazing situation. However, when Adam was never around, it lost some of the weight that it would have had. A lot of weight, actually, and then Missy decided to leave, which about killed me. She turned into my best friend here. I love her, and I completely supported her decision, but, what do you do? You can’t just have characters running around alone all of the time. Nick and Sharon will always find their way back to each other. The timing and the pacing is completely up to the writers and the producers. I will tell what ever story they want me to.
How did you feel about the arbitration scenes? I thought everyone was great in them from: Christian LeBlanc (Michael) to Eric, Melody, Sharon, you, and Lauren Woodland (Brittany). Victor and Michael went for the jugular delving into the mental state of Sharon. That ultimately played a major factor in Victor being awarded custody of Christian, and not Nick.
JOSHUA: Weren’t those scenes good? They seemed so real!
Then came the scenes where they take Christian from Nick. Those were so incredibly sad, and watching you as Nick break down in tears is always heart-breaking. It was one of your best performances. How were those for you to portray?
JOSHUA: It was sad, and it is very difficult to do. Playing these kinds of scenes with these children hits me extra hard. I love kids. My whole life I wanted to be a teacher, or a coach. My dad was a teacher. I started to coach U8 Soccer when I was twelve-years old. I love being around children.
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Why do you think that is?
JOSHUA: I don’t know, but I like watching them, teasing them, and that’s why I coach. I create these relationships with these little kids and they just mean so much to me. I know at my core I was meant to be a dad, and a coach. They bring these kids on our show, and you tell these very emotional stories, and you just fall in love with them. They are hard stories to tell when you remove kids from parents. I have dealt with it now several times. They are good stories to tell, well-written, hard to do, but I am always so impressed with the material kids are given – they are often very mature-type storylines, and to watch them tell them makes you swell with pride. Now, that scene in particular with Christian, all that kid has to do is lay on my shoulder, and just that moment alone makes me tear up. It’s like he could feel the magnitude of what was happening. If you notice in the scenes we do, he rarely just lays on my shoulder and like melts into you, and that’s what happened in that moment, and it just crushed me. As an actor, you are still trying to remember what you are doing in the scene, but it was hard to do I love that little boy! We would play in his the dressing room with trucks, and he sees me and he walks out and puts his arms out. It’s not hard to peel him away from the teacher, and he just lays in my arms and talks. I love him, but I feel that way about: Hunter King (Summer), and Robert Adamson (Noah), and Alyia Alyn Lind (Faith), and Camryn Grimes (Mariah), too! I truly treat them as if they were my kids, and if they need anything I would be there for them.
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Right now, Sharon is not happy with this new Nick!
JOSHUA: Nor, should she be.
Of course, now there is major trouble in the relationship, right after Nick proposed to Sharon and she said “Yes.”
JOSHUA: After this incredible move by Nick, she lights into him about it. He goes, “How can you not be happy about this?” (Laughs) She just stares at him. I love the balls of Nick to just say that! It was just a subtle, great moment from Sharon. (Laughs)
Sharon along with Nikki, Phyllis and Victoria buried J.T. in the ground after Nikki smashed him with a poker. Nick doesn’t even know this has happened and he is scaring the wits out of these women!
JOSHUA: What Nick doesn’t know, and I am sure all the fans are screaming; is what all these women know. They think that they killed J.T, and Nick has been essentially terrorizing them without knowing it with this dead body. He doesn’t know what is going on. He is like, “What is wrong with you guys?” (Laughs) So, maybe when it all comes out, Nick will go, “Oh, maybe that wasn’t the best tactic I should have taken.” Right now, they are staring at Nick like he has a second head going: “How can you put us through this?” The women are giving Nick “Halloween eyes”, and he keeps going, “I just don’t get why everyone has a problem with what I did.” (Laughs)
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Nick and Phyllis have sex after he pulls off the first part of his master plan. So, how would you describe what happened that in essence beelines him to his old flame?
JOSHUA: Well, it’s go-time! At his core, he just loves to take his clothes off! (Laughs) So … what happened was … everyone is not happy, of course. Nick comes home and sees that Sharon has removed her ring. She is not home, and he assumes she is not willing to forgive him, and she took the ring off, and it’s over. So, he leaves and is assuming they are on a “break”. Then, he runs into the ‘electric hotness” that is Phyllis, who always gets to Nick. She is upset about Billy (Jason Thompson) and his gambling. They are both not happy, and they have had a couple of drinks. They go to their foreplay which is video games. Nick and Phyllis have always related with video games. They are talking, and I think what ultimately happens is Phyllis is turned on by the things Nick has done, because he had outlined exactly what he did to Victor. Phyllis has a quality in her that responds to that. She finds it very sexy that Nick would go to these lengths and the way that he did it. It’s definitely not propinquity, but something happens. So, they decide to have some good ole’ sex right on the counter on the kitchen. Good place to have sex … it’s really comfortable. (Laughs)
How does Nick feel about it when they are done?
JOSHUA: Nick is a lot of things, but monogamy is not his greatest quality. He feels bad about it, but if you look at Nick and Phyllis’ history, Nick has generally turned to her when he in trouble, heartbroken, confused or sad, and Phyllis seems to pull him out of that with her body.
I foresee a lot of scenes of Nick and Phyllis dancing around what happened, shooting each other weird, or frightened looks back and forth between them, especially when Sharon or Billy are in a room with them.
JOSHUA: Yeah, they both understand the situation. Nick loves Sharon, and Phyllis loves Billy. They both know it was mistake; a one-shot deal between them, and they agree to keep it a secret.
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But … it is really ever over with Phyllis?
JOSHUA: It’s never really over with Nick and Phyllis, unless someone cuts Nick off in traffic when he is in the mode of: “I’ve got to go see Phyllis! She will help me!” Neither one of them wants to turn the page on Billy or Sharon. They make this pact, and they are going to try to move on and pick up the pieces.
Will Phyllis come over to work with Nick at “Dark Horse?”
JOSHUA: He does approach Phyllis about coming over to work with him, and he says, “Remember, what we did with our clothes off? Should we do that with suits and briefcases?” (Laughs) No, but seriously, she declines. Phyllis says she is really happy with what she is doing, and she also says, it’s not the best thing for them to be doing, since they just had sex with each other, and they are going to try and forget about it and move on, and that they should not be around each other every single day. Phyllis is right. They should not be around each other every single day, because ultimately they will just start having sex again.
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Do you think Nick getting custody of Christian back happened to quickly?
JOSHUA: No, I don’t. Victor clearly had some other issues going on, but I don’t think you could make a believable case that Nick should not have this little boy. No sane judge, no lawyer, would make that decision. I think once cooler heads prevailed, and that Victor is not exactly healthy, they saw that Nick should raise Christian.
Does Nick know what is physically wrong with Victor?
JOSHUA: He knows Victor is having some kind of side-effect from the stroke. I don’t think he knows the extent, or that he is being treated by Dr. Nate Hastings (Brooks Darnell).
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Would that be a game-changer for Nick, if his found out his dad was very sick and fighting for his life? Would Nick even care at this point?
JOSHUA: Well, outlining the story it just can’t be this one note: Nick is going to destroy his father for the rest of his life. There has to be some way for them to reconcile. Maybe, it is over Victor’s health. That would make a lot of sense to me. I don’t know how it is going to all play out, but I don’t think it makes a lot of sense for Nick and Victor to hate each other for the rest of their lives. Eric and I have such great scenes together, and there are nice moments when we are allowed to be father and son. I love the story and I hope that they don’t cut it off, but the writers will have to come up with some way to bridge that gap.
They have to redeem Nick, too.
JOSHUA: Yes, they can’t just let him be fingers in the air, and “I’m the man, and everyone else can go screw themselves.” That being said, I am really looking forward to the struggle of that happening. It’s a story I am looking forward to telling.
You always said in past interviews that you liked playing the hero.
JOSHUA: Yeah, and even when I was young I wanted to be a fireman. I was obsessed with the idea of rescuing people. I just wanted to save people. Nick does have that quality. He does want to protect his family and fix things for everyone.
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However, it must be so nice and refreshing for Nick to have a dark side, finally!
JOSHUA: It sounds crazy to say, but having some darkness to play is refreshing. It’s given me a whole new lease on life around here. I am coming up on my 25th year on Y&R, early next year. Six months ago, I was thinking “I am done at 25 years. I just don’t think I can do it anymore. It’s been a great run. I’ve said everything I can say.” But honestly, this story has given me a new energy about it that I don’t see that happening.
What did you think of: Nick and Phyllis having sex? His motives for masquerading as J.T.? Creating his own company to take down Victor? Do you like the darker side of Nick? Have you enjoyed the performances in this storyline from Joshua? Comment below!
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Nick and Phyllis need to stay away from each other. It’s obvious that nick belongs with Sharon and Phyllis really does belong with Billy, although I don’t think Sharon should forgive nick easily. Nick repeatedly crosses the line over the years with Sharon wear as Phyllis truly just made a terrible mistake. Phyllis and billy could and should overcome this.
I always loved phylis and Nick together
Love Phyllis and Nick together. They are the best. Love the old Nick but he is even better as new Nick that can stand up for himself and his family. Not Mal Young, Nor Amelia Nor Thad will ever convince me to believe JT changed over the years to be as he was to Victoria. Thad are Amelia are both Talented, Amazing performers but put in Outstanding jobs with what they were given; but in the end; anyone that knew these characters of Victoria and JT always loved them as a couple and could always see and feel their love for each other. Sorry, JT was always too Nice a guy, always to the rescue of a woman. He would never ever consider hurting that Special one.
The dark side of Nick was great until he had sex with Phyllis. That’s when I felt let down by the character. The names I was calling him when the deed was done can’t be printed here.
I have loved watching Josh play Nick’s dark side. His scene with Victor when he brought Christian’s things to the club was phenomenal. I am on Team Nick but I am furious with him for having sex with Phyliss. Hoping Summer is successful in her plot.
Nick needs to stay far away from Phyllis!! Philly is too hot to be messing them up!! Angst is one thing.. sick of the third party person in that relationship. Stay away from my girl Phyllis!! Let her be happy with Billy!! ❤️
Sex with Phyllis ruins Dark Nick for Me. I hope Nick and Sharon are able to work it out.
It’s all stupid, the newman’s have not been a family in forever god just let them be !! You keep sorry actors like tessa and Kyle and gloria and Jill they all need to go . You let the best go the last Adam that was on and Chelsea and the last Billy, sage , and Michelle Stafford you need to pay them more and fight to keep the greats !! The story line is getting way off script from the cliff hangers from ages ago . Lilly in jail really ? She has to pay cause no one does fans are saying ?? Really? What about sharon burnt down Victor’s house ,took a baby , killed sage by rushing after her , so much crap ! Nick for killing the girl off the roof that his daddy helped.him out of and so much other crap . They want vic to pay for whatever especially his kids but yet they don’t mind taking his money , using his name, wanting his help when they get in trouble and ect …
With all due respect to the writer, Gloria and Jill may have diminished roles, but keep them. They are some of the very best!
Love the new nick but why did he have sex with phyllis? You are ruining the storyline. Don’t let hilary leave the show.
I AGREE…..THE SEX WITH PHYLISS ON THE KITCHEN COUNTRY WAS SO UNCALLED FOR. JEERS TO THAT SCENE. HE IS ENGAGED TO SHARON. FOR ONCE LET NICK AND PHYLISS BE LOYAL TO THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS.
First of all I have always loved Nick and Joshua Morrow. He usually can do no wrong ,in my eyes. Nick feels so strong about what he’s doing to Victor, which I am all for, but I am afraid it’s all going to come back to bite him in the ass! With very little family support, especially from the ones that mean the most,I think will bring out his so-called dark side, even more so, in trying to prove that he is right. I hope it works out, and Nick at least gets to keep Christian, if and when Adam comes back.
I actually like dark Nick. Deleted the episode he slept with Phyllis, not a fan at all. I would love to see he and Sharon be a power couple.
Phyllis is a better partner for this stronger, tougher Nick. She can support him in business and emotionally a lot better than Sharon. I like this lighter, happier Sharon but, she’s fragile and convenient, not fierce and powerful. Nick does not have time for Sharon’s doubts and fears while he fights Victor. Either strengthen Sharon and make her a support to Nick or, give him Phyllis to work by his side and help make his company stronger like she did for Fenmore’s and Jabot. He needs more help than Abby and Noah and Jack who ALWAYS loses to Victor.
Phyllis and Billy are done. They have not been viable since he started colluding with Summer. Summer has power over Billy, the addict. He is in destructive mode, Summer is a wrecking ball who shares and understands his gambling obsession so their affair is inevitable – especially after Billy finds out Phyllis slept with Nick and he will because Kyle knows.
Bring on Phick!
It’s funny because you talk about how great Phyllis can be for Nick but nothing about what Nick can bring to Phyllis.
Basically the story of their relationship. Phyllis gave Nick everything and he gave Sharon eveything. Thanks but no thanks.
Phyllis and Billy are NOT done and I know they will reunite soon.
I’m with you. Phyllis and Nick. They need to bring Dylan back for Sharon. Nick with Phyllis can stand up anyway to both Victor and Nikki. A Good Man fighting for his life and Family needs a good Strong Feisty Woman by his side. That for Nick is Phyllis 100%. Sharon is weak, whiny and can’t ever make her mind up. I don’t think Nick nor Phyllis has ever gotten over the fun and love they shared together. Joshua is amazing, Gina is the very Best of the 3 actress to be Phyllis. More BEAUTIFUL, yet every bit as Scheming as the Stafford one. Gina is Phyllis and Awesome as her.
I don’t know, Ray..”.firstly, nuPhyllis does not depict the true Phyllis….albeit Michelle’s Phyllis was going towards the path of righteousness, a character does not change so drastically overnight.
Gina Tognoni is not Phyllis no matter how TPTB try to mold her into the character.
I remember perfectly how Phyllis’ and Nick’s relationship came to be….. through deceit and lies.
Nick and Sharon ( a couple I have wanted together forever) should not remain together after what he did….but, picking up where he and Phyllis left off is a worse tragedy.
I still cannot accept Gina as Phyllis……can’t stand nuPhyllis–I vehemently protest—wrong age; considering she is the mother of a son in his late thirties and a grandmother. Too young to play Phyllis.
Perhaps, this is what she and Nick do need….get back together and destroy each other….that’s what they deserve.
Summer is a carbon copy of her mother….uses people with one idea in mind. Get what she wants.
Billy is no better. Weak men have no business being part of a true, meaningful relationship. These writers ( all soaps) tear characters to death as the worst beings crawling on their bellies, and then expect us to accept their resurrection and transformation into good, honest, moral people. I don’t think so.
Such phenomenon will only happen when elephants nest in trees.
But, it’s a soap, right?…. Still not buying it.
Nick has a long history of being a cheater. I had hoped he had changed, but apparently not. Sharon will not be happy! Billy shouldn’t be surprised. Phyllis cheated on Jack with him.
Joshua Morrow has been rocking this storyline. This is some Emmy-worthy material he has been given, so I hope he considers himself for an Emmy in 2019. He is a leading male and should be treated as one. My friend, who isn’t very pro-soaps, even says Joshua is a fantastic actor! I’m here for Josh getting to bring this storyline to life!
Yes. Josh is Great. Every time Sharon gets all falling into place, she starts whining and can’t stand on her own two feet. Phyllis needs a real man like Nick; Not a lying gambling man as Billy. The strong and the weak in Phyllis and Nick equals out to perfect mate. Nick can lean on Phyllis when he needs, she can on him, with Sharon, it is always about her. Nick and Sharon are Fun together. They Live.
People ride GH for its camp but a JT mask? Remember when Y&R told stories with class and very little props? I love the camp over at GH but on Y&R, I just dont recognize the show. Why? Besides the mask, Nick finally stood up to the Stache and he gets ridiculed by his Mom, Vickie sticks by Victor and Sharon runs like her hair is on fire! So Nick thinks Sharon left him so he runs to “The Smirk” for a night of disgusting sex! Nick CANNOT love Sharon. What a slap in the face to SHICK fans! Sharon may be keeping a major secret from him but it has nothing to do with sex! They are just making Nick into “ADAM LITE!”
Other problems?
Who is Billy Abbott?
Who is Jack Abbott?
What a cheap ass way to get rid of Ashley!
And killing off Hillary, why? You want diversity? Okay, fine, hire good decent actors who can act. The lady who portrays Hillary is good. Why not send her off for a return someday? No, they wont kill off Devon who sucks in so many languages but cuts Hillary? I have NO feelings for their loss or Hillary’s death because the dude who plays Devon is horrible, Hillary was a horrible person and this guy who plays Nate is all body and no acting chops whatsoever!
Arturo is on contract now. Glad to see an actor succeed but what is his purpose? Like Ravi, a good actor with no real connections to the show or strength as an individual to turn heads.
Lastly, just like over at GH, Y&R HAD a good Alzheimer story and they just keep draging it out way too long. Then, also, you wont see the characters all week and then they pop in and your supposed to feel for them? I want the characters around but either use them or lets wrap it up!
Timmm, is it just me or does this Nate character always look like he’s trying to pass a gall stone? Guess his meager bag of actor’s tricks has already been exhausted. We need him why, exactly? And I agree the Abbotts have been treated appallingly. Makes me sad to watch my favorite family in tatters. You know you’re in trouble when you’re rooting for Kyle to unseat perennial weakling Billy. And Nick an Phyllis behave like animals..shame on them!
Soaphound…oh, I agree. To me, NuNate ain’t cutting it for me. BEYOND BLECH!!!!!
Later.
Nick and Phyllis were HOT AS HELL! I was so thrilled that they had sex. I can not wait to see them share knowing glances and looks.
I also love that Nick asks her to join Dark Horse.
Keep up the Phyllis and Nick interaction! That’s what got me to tune back in.
Amen and Hallelujah! Leave that boring, whiny Sharon and let’s have some Phick heat and winning for a change.
Some Billy and Summer forbidden sex and rock and roll is probably next up and I’m here for it♂️
Amen. Love my Nick and Phyllis Nick with Sharon is like being at deaths door.
Josh, your first reaction to the mask storyline and its reveal was spot-on: “most ridiculous thing.”
Nick (Joshua) is smart, witty, handsome & honest… (Is that all son?….Love dad)
I have also been waiting for a s/l that takes Nick in a new direction. There have been too many stories that are stale and underuse JM and his acting range. I agree the reunion with Sharon was forced; it seems like there are only two or three romantic possibilities for him-Sharon, Phyllis or his brothers castoff. Cast a new dynamic, challenging woman for him.
I like the show lately, esp Dark Horse and Hevon. I have watched for awhile and I love the families. Bringing back Malcolm and Adam could add to the momentum.
The omly thing I did not like was Nick and Phyllis ,I hate her .Although I love Gina Still miss her Kelly and every one from O L T L .but I cannot stand Phyllis near Nick .I found Chelsea boring with him ,I only like him with Sharon Didnt like him with Avery either l,Love Sharon with Nick and M M s Adam .Not Dylan ,Scott was fine Didnt Like Abby with Scott ,by I love her with Arturo,Anyway I do like Nicks story as long as they keep him with Sharon !
Loved the Fri show today, at least the part at T.O.T,T with the Newmans and Abbotts, especially Nick and Billy’s little push and shove, and Nick’s parting “shot” at Billy.I was really cheering him on. Billy is going off the deep end again, as Nick said, always ruining every good thing he gets his hands on. I really like Billy, and wonder why they always make him such a screw-up. He will get it for sure from both Nick and Phyliss, after he defiles their baby girl. That’s one little snowflake that melted a long time ago!
If they do Phick again, I am done. Phyllis is not strong, she’s just a psycho that has borderline personality disorder and Nick is histrionic. JM knows how to put his foot in it in an interview because from what I can gather, he really does not like his co-star Sharon Case, he goes over and beyond to praise his other female co-stars, he appears a bit delusional when he thought Chelsea and Nick had a great situation; they had no chemistry, Nick and Sage: absolutely no chemistry. Nick and Phyllis: no chemistry with high vomit rates. Nick and Avery: some chemistry with no long term potential. It probably would have been best if JM did leave. I enjoyed the Memories Back to the 90s, but frankly his personality as a person makes me now not interested in anything he does with y&r. At this point he has become a PR nightmare for me. It has made me less likely to tune into the show although I do agree that they rushed the Shick reUnion too fast. Christian being returned back to Nick was too fast. There was a lot of drama that could have played out of that had he not been putting Saint nasty Sage on the pedestal. They should allowed him to go about 8 months before he received Christian back and then blast him with Public humiliation by outing him on GC Buzz reporting he was NOT the father…Two years later, bring Adam back with a long custody battle with him permanently losing custody rights and only having a transitional period of visitation. Then Nick should go to Sage’s grave, curse her, and tell her that she, was never the love of his life, that she was just a rebound play from Sharon lying about Summer’s paternity, and he got caught up and trapped into marrying her because of the baby that really never was his in the first place.
Yeah, i don’t like how JM said he doesn’t care what people think…I agree he thought he had Chelsea were a great couple, on what show. They were so boring…….Sharon Case makes JM’s character relevant………The chemistry between Sharon and Nick is off the charts…All of Nick’s other partners are boring……I don’t know what the beef is between he and Sharon Case, everyone is talking about it..What’s his deal?
I found Ph-ick sex scene disgusting, and deleted it..I was cheering Nick on for going after Victor until his disgusting sex act with Phyllis…Now I hope Victor wipes the floor with him… Set Sharon free, she deserves better than loser Nick!
I do not know what the deal is because they (Sharon Case & JM) were close and vacationed together with his wife. I don’t mind dark Nick; I think that is a great idea and I do not mind an edgy Sharon, but I am sick of people listening to JM for storyline ideas; none of the work. I am tired of Mal; UK soaps are different from US soaps-he needs to get with the US program real fast!
Nick and Phyllis are a perfect match
To me nick is just as important as Eric Braden he has grown into the show as his son and sons have there own ideas about there futures so let this new side of nick grow a change is as good asa rest
FRANKLY I ABSOLUTEY THE NEW DARK SIDE OF NICK AND HIS NEW BUSINESS VENTTURE DARK HORSE. I HOPE HE FINALLY PUTS NEWMAN ENT. IN THE GROUND. I HAVE NEVER BEEN OVERJOYED WITH NICK…HE NEVER STAYED WITH ONE VENTURE FOR VERY LONG. NOW HE HAS A REAL PURPOSE IN LIFE AND I’M LOVING THIS STORYLINE. AS FOR NICK AND PHYLISS…..NO NO NO! PLEASE WRITERS DO NOT GO THERE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!
People need to lighten the hell up on Josh. He’s an ACTOR. God forbid he wants good story. Just because he doesn’t want to be “sitting on Sharons couch” doesn’t mean he doesn’t love Sharon Case. He obviously does, I’m sure she is like a sister. But think about it. Their characters have been back and forth with each other for practically the whole 25 years he’s been on the show. Same story over and over. What would you feel like if you were in your job for 25 years and you never had new challenges? I wanted Adam to come back more than anyone, but it’s clear now Mal isn’t going to do that. Instead he’s giving Nick Adam’s story and Josh has better material and story to do. I’m happy for him as an actor and you should be too. He’s waited long enough for some fun. Good luck Josh!
It’s time for Nick to grow up and not be so wishy-washy. Looks like he’s headed that way. Hope he finally gives it to Victor. Tired of Victor getting by with everything.
I think phyllis should go back to back. And back should find they made a mistake with the DNA results. Happens alot. He SHOULD be back at jabot with phyllis by his side and Billy exposed for his gambling and money loss and the jaboat!
The chemistry that Nick and Phyllis had was when Phyllis was played by the fantastic Michelle Stafford! I don’t see any chemistry at all between Nick and the current Phyllis! I would like to see Nick remain with “the love of his life” Sharon for awhile and see Phyllis back with Jack who I think is the true love of her life… I am enjoying the new smarter Nick and hope that he can succeed without being as ruthless, not caring who he hurts, egocentric and vile – like Victor! I want Nick to succeed because he is still filled with the light that is missing from his father!
I’ve watched Y&R since day one. It just gets better and better.
I love the darker side of Nick
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B&B’s Katherine Kelly Lang on That ‘Brill’ Kiss, 33 Years as Brooke, Her Co-Stars & International Success
Just when you think Brooke will finally score a moral victory in her vendetta with Thomas Forrester, (who’s manipulations almost destroyed her marriage to his father, Ridge), then she finds herself once again in hot water, and with a secret that in the wrong hands could cause a seismic shift to several relationships – that would he hers and her sister Katie’s – thanks to that ill-timed smooch with Bill!
But what else is new for Brooke? For 33 years, the character has captivated audiences with bold moves, questionable choices, enduring romances and plenty of gusto, all in the more than capable hands of her portrayer, the one and only Katherine Kelly Lang.
This week marks Katherine’s 33rd-year in the role of Brooke Logan Forrester, who along with John McCook (Eric Forrester), are the two original cast members since the very inception of the CBS daytime drama; which debuted back on March 23, 1987. Now over three decades later, Lang is an international favorite. First, due to the success and broad appeal of B&B in foreign countries, but second, from her own entrepreneurship and hustle. Always with multiple projects going on at once, Lang and her beau, Dom Zoida recently opened the American version of the Italian clothing and leather store in Beverly Hills, California, Benheart USA.
Michael Fairman TV chatted with Katherine to get the lowdown on: Brooke’s line-up of nemesis’ which seems to be growing! (Yes, you can put Thomas, Quinn and Shauna on that list, for sure.) Plus, what she feels this B&B anniversary is truly about, how she and others in the cast are coping with the ‘stay at home’ orders in California during the coronavirus pandemic, the recent loss of B&B co-creator, Lee Phillip Bell, and those all-time classic Stephanie and Brooke scenes opposite Susan Flannery and more. Here’s what this BOLD original had to share with all of you.
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What did you think about Brooke’s whole relationship with Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) and the tit-for-tat between them? Brooke really stood up to him and his manipulations, and held her ground. Meanwhile, he was going to do everything he could do ruin her and cause so much trouble for Brooke’s marriage to Ridge (Thorsten Kaye).
KATHERINE: This is my feeling: she was so adamant and so trying to convince people about Thomas and that he was so out for himself; and out for Brooke’s daughter, Hope (Annika Noelle), and very manipulative, and nobody would listen really. Only a few people like Liam (Scott Clifton) did and her daughter finally agreed with her. Then at the wedding of Thomas and Zoe (Kiara Barnes), it proved that Brooke was right all along. I still don’t feel like Brooke got her due as far as what everybody was saying.
No, she didn’t! No one really said to her in a grand way, “Oh, my God, Brooke! You were right about Thomas all along.”
KATHERINE: I know! Ridge did say, “You were right,” and that’s great. However, more people should have apologized and acknowledged her, and said, “Oh, we understand now where you were coming from,” and, “Hey! Good intuition!”
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That was must have been so frustrating to Brooke! She knew the truth, and everybody was treating her so badly and painting her to be the bitch.
KATHERINE: Yup! They dubbed her “that crazy one” and the bitch.
Was all of this enjoyable to play?
KATHERINE: It was enjoyable that it finally came out that Thomas is the manipulative person that he is, even though he is so good at it that he almost makes you feel sorry for him. But he’s like a good sociopath. That’s why they’re so good at what they do. They’re good at bringing real emotion into every situation and yet being very manipulative. Kudos go to Matthew Atkinson for playing Thomas, really well. He’s been great, and he brings something really different on to our show.
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Brooke and Ridge’s relationship has been severely tested; almost tearing them apart over Ridge previously standing up for his son. Now Brooke’s recent kiss with Bill (Don Diamont) threatens it, as that kiss was caught on tape, and landed in the wrong hands. Is Brooke in freak-out mode yet?
KATHERINE: I definitely think she is, and she wanted to take that kiss back from the second that it happened. She allowed it to happen. It’s a little bit of old Brooke resurfacing there. Right away she was like, “What are we doing? This is ridiculous. You’re with Katie, and I’m with Ridge, and we’re both happy.” Brooke has had underlying feelings for Bill, and she probably always will (and he for Brooke), but we know that’s not where we want things to be. So, in Brooke’s mind, it’s “let’s forget about that and carry on, and don’t tell anybody.” Of course, it comes out to some people, and it’s so embarrassing for Brooke. Like, how does she explain herself? I mean, at that point she can’t explain what happened … or why she did that. She has to kind of succumb to it.
Right! And of course, Shauna (Denise Richards) and Quinn (Rena Sofer) want to take her down with this ammo.
KATHERINE: Of course! That’s what they live for. (Laughs)
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Recently, Quinn spiked Brooke’s drink with some booze after they had quite the argument. Fans were on the edge of their seats that Brooke might start drinking again. What did you think of the plot point?
KATHERINE: I think it could have been interesting. I have no idea if they will bring it up again. That happens sometimes. They’ll put in a little teaser and not run with it. However, you never know if it’s going to resurface down the line, especially when Brooke is really down in the dumps for some reason.
I could see her being down in the dumps if she finally had no man in her life! (Laughs)
KATHERINE: (Laughs) That’s probably what she needs … not having a man in her life!
How is working with Rena Sofer and Denise Richards; especially when they are antagonists in scenes with Brooke? Do you ever have a good laugh while trying to tape those scenes, as well?
KATHERINE: I think there’s a good chemistry between the three of us, and we have that rivalry going on. So, I think it’s been working, and it’s been entertaining and interesting. They’re fun to bounce off of. Usually we are pretty serious when we do those scenes, especially if they’re more verbally combative. So, we’ll just be really serious and stay in it. Of course, sometimes things happen, and you laugh, but we sometimes don’t have the luxury to take the time to laugh and enjoy the moment, because we have to try to get the scene done in one take and move on.
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There were a few months there that Brooke was slapping everybody! There were plenty of bitch-slaps that needed to go around. What did you think of those scenes?
KATHERINE: I loved it, but then I felt like it was also maybe getting out of hand because it’s not really PC. Nobody is supposed to hit people or slap people in anyway. So, it worked more years and years ago in our genre, as times have changed in our world and culture.
Viewers saw this week that Donna (Jennifer Gareis) knows Brooke kissed Bill and that they have to make sure Katie (Heather Tom) does not find out, while others are out to expose Brooke!
KATHERINE: I would imagine that everybody would want to see how Brooke unravels. So, just keep watching!
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Would you welcome another go round at a Brooke and Bill romance?
KATHERINE: Not when Bill’s with Katie and with everything that Katie’s gone through. I couldn’t see that. I don’t think it would be right. That would mean that Brooke is completely selfish, you know? There are so many other men. Why does she have to go for her sister’s man?
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In recent months, we have witnessed scenes where Brooke has been more confrontational and fighting back and not putting up with the shenanigans of others! We have seen this in particular with Thomas, Shauna, and Quinn. Did it seem like they ramped that up for Brooke?
KATHERINE: Yes, because at some point it’s frustrating because nobody was listening to her. It all started with the whole Thomas thing, and once she started fighting back, she wanted to fight back on everything. She’s been lied to about a lot of things. It’s not been fair.
Does Brooke still think Hope is too vulnerable to make wise decisions for herself; even after she stood up for herself at the wedding of Thomas and Zoe?
KATHERINE: Now. I think she feels much better, because there are moments where Hope is very vulnerable, but then she kicks herself in the butt, and stands up for herself and everybody else. So, Brooke knows that Hope’s strong, but she also knows that she can be vulnerable. At this moment, she is proving that she can handle things.
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B&B turned 33-years-old this week as the show continues to remain so popular in the United States, and of course, is the most watched soap in the world. What can you say about still being with the series since its inception, and all that has happened to you in your life and career, because of playing Brooke, plus a nod to the fans?
KATHERINE: It’s been an amazing opportunity for me. It’s been my life basically! 33 years on The Bold and the Beautiful, and the show has always kicked butt. I mean, the show has been going strong ever since it started, and it still is going strong. It’s just been an honor to be on the show, and remain on the show for so long as one of the original characters. My heart really goes out to the fans, because honestly, so many of them tell me they’ve watched from day one. We have a history with them raising their families. Younger people come up and say, “I’ve been watching the show ever since I was little with my mom.” So, there’s a wide range of different people who watch the show, and I appreciate them so much. We all appreciate them so much because really, without them, there would be no show. I just want to say ‘thank you’ to all of the fans. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Brooke is one of the most notable characters of all-time in soap operas and you are the actress playing her. That has to be a very good-feeling for you.
KATHERINE: I think there have been a lot of notable characters on soap operas, who have even been on the air a lot longer than me. Look at Eric Braeden (Victor, Y&R) who just celebrated his 40th, and Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki, Y&R) who also reached a milestone recently. What I have learned from all of this is; what matters is when you come on a show that your heart is in it 100%, and you come to your job and you try your hardest. That to me is what matters and makes you an honorable person. I’m very flattered that I’ve been on The Bold and the Beautiful for as long as I have.
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When you look back at 33 years of your time on The Bold and the Beautiful, are your scenes with Susan Flannery and those epic moments between Stephanie and Brooke, the ones that still standout to you the most?
KATHERINE: Those scenes with Susan informed and formed the show and the characters for years. I had a lot of memorable scenes with Susan. I’m so lucky to have worked so closely with her. She’s an amazing actress. I learned so much from her, and just watching her. I would hang on her every word – how she would talk about the business, how she would talk about acting, directing (because she loved to direct), and producing. Susan was very knowledgeable, and she was very tough, but very fair, I thought. I just loved her work ethic.
You and Thorsten Kaye have created your version of Brooke and Ridge. What do you think about working with Thorsten? Is it fun? Challenging? How would you define it?
KATHERINE: He’s very fun to work with. Thorsten is very serious, very prepared all of the time, and he’s watching everything. He’s got eagle eyes. He’s just so on top of it and working with people like that makes you raise your bar. It makes you want to try 110% to be there and put in the work. Thorsten’s also so funny, and easy to work with, and so charming, and such a dear friend. I love working with him. I do think Brooke and Ridge have an interesting relationship even though some people say, “Oh, they should be over,” or whatever they want to say. I do think they have created a good banter between them, and almost an understanding without having to say anything. Thorsten’s a delight!
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What is your takeaway when you travel overseas and internationally to places such as Italy, Dubai, Monaco or Australia where B&B is so widely popular and the reaction you receive from the fans?
KATHERINE: Just seeing the overseas reactions in different countries and how popular or how loved The Bold and the Beautiful is truly special. The fans really do love from their hearts. They feel a part of it, and they are, but just their enthusiasm and their passion and their love, and they give their whole heart to you and to the show. I just found that really interesting, and like I said earlier, we owe the success of B&B to the fans who love the show so much.
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You recently were in Greece appearing for a multi-episode arc on the soap 8 Lexeis. How was that experience? I know Greek soap star, Andreas Georgiou, also came over to the States and appeared on B&B afterwards, too.
KATHERINE: It was an incredible opportunity. I love working in other countries, and seeing how other people work, and how they make different projects and things. 8 Lexeis is their top TV show on their top network in Greece, so it was really exciting to go there and work on that. I did 15 episodes in 5 days; something crazy like that. We worked all morning through late at night every day, but it was fun. It was amazing to see how creative they are and how they just run with it. Everything was really chill on the set, but they still moved really fast and got everything done, and they were all so talented and so nice. Then later, Andreas came over and did some shows here. He was supposed to come to visit, but then the Coronavirus happened, so he had to postpone his trip, but we’ll see him soon.
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B&B is on a production break due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Have you stayed in touch with your co-stars during this time?
KATHERINE: A lot of us talk on Instagram all of the time, and then a lot of people have been going live on their as well. So, we jump into each other’s live videos! Have you seen Katrina Bowden (Flo) and Kelly Kruger (Mackenzie, Y&R) do their little workouts together? You should check those out! Ashley Jones (Bridget) is always on, and Annika Noelle, and then our Supervising Producer, Casey Kasprzyk, started doing Zoom. He did a Zoom with some of the B&B people. So, we’ve all been texting and keeping in touch and making sure that everybody is okay. I know it’s very hard times and it can be scary for all. Hopefully, if everybody does what they should be doing, it will flatten the curve and the Coronavirus will be a lot easier to deal with.
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You are one of the busiest people I know! Recently, you went to Australia, you opened your new store Benheart USA in Beverly Hills, and you appear on B&B in a lead role. Is there ever a moment when you’re like, “I can’t do one more thing?” or do you like the go-go-go of it all of the time?
KATHERINE: I like the go-go-go, but I felt that I was going too fast and too hard, and I’ve recently been thinking of what I can take out of our lives and our schedule, and then in thinking of that, I couldn’t really think of what I can take out. Then, this all happened with life coming to a screeching halt, which I find very interesting because life is set up to go so fast. Nobody can really enjoy anything. We have to get up early, we have to go to work, we have to make money to pay for this, we’ve got to take care of the family, do this, do that, maybe just try to be motivated to be successful, whatever your dreams are, you’re going after them, etc. It’s such a driven world all around that I think with having to self-quarantine that this is a chance to take a good look at what is going on in your life. Now, we have a lot of down time. We have time to think, go inside ourselves. It gives you time to be kind, slow down, think of others. What can you do for others? What can you do for the world? It’s been frightening for a lot of people; especially the ones who have gotten sick, or the ones who are scared of getting sick because they are immunocompromised. But, at the same time, we need to try to not let that anxiety get to us and try to appreciate what we have. Like, “Why is this happening? What is this moment trying to tell us?” I’m always trying to find the silver lining; or what is this trying to tell us in life?
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B&B and Y&R co-creator Lee Phillip Bell passed away at the end of February, and it was so heartbreaking. I know you were close with Lee. What can you share on her passing?
KATHERINE: It was heartbreaking. I always think, “Gosh, I wish I saw her one more time before she passed,” but she was around her family, who are so loving, and supportive, and always there for her. Lee created an amazing life for herself and for her family, and she was a huge part of The Bold and the Beautiful, and of course, I thank her so much because she hired me. Lee gave me my life, and this time on the show. She was amazing. She cared so much about the show and the people on it. Lee was such a great mom and such a great friend. It’s been special knowing her and spending all of that time with her that I was able to through the years. My heart goes out to the Bell family as well. I know this must be hard for them.
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Then, it was so sad that Orson Bean died tragically before that. Have you talked to Alley Mills (Pam)?
KATHERINE: Yes, a bunch of us went over and spent time with Alley and brought her food. We brought her goodies, and we just hung out. We just gave her lots of love, spent time, and that was before I had to run off to Australia as well, but she’s really strong. That was just very tragic. Two weeks before Orson died, we had seen them both in the play Bad Habits. It was so, so funny, and they both had all of us who attended laughing so hard, and it was such a pleasure.
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In closing, what are your hopes for Brooke moving forward into the future?
KATHERINE: I’ve been saying that I hope she’ll spend time by herself and be alone for a while and focus on her family. I’ve said that for so long, but I don’t know what’s going to work for her! (Laughs) However, I’m just so curious to see what will happen next for her.
So, what do you think of Brooke’s latest predicament after her kiss with Bill? Do you hope that Ridge and Brooke stay together? What have you thought of the more recent version of a feisty Brooke who fought back when no one believed her about Thomas? And finally, share your congrats to Katherine for 33 years as Brooke and let us know some of your favorite all-time scenes via the comment section below.
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Y&R’s Eric Braeden Talks On 40 Years Of Life In Soaps As Victor Newman
Back in February, Eric Braeden added another milestone to his illustrious career – that of portraying the one and only Victor Newman for 40 years on the top-rated daytime drama, The Young and the Restless. And boy was he celebrated! First, there was a one-of-a-kind on set celebration at CBS Television City which was quite the star-studded affair. That was followed by special episodes of Y&R, where Newman Enterprises turned 50 with a gala that also proved emotional with speeches and retrospective clips.
When you talk daytime dramas to anyone, you would be hard-pressed for the general public to not know the name “Victor Newman”- and that is because of the powerhouse performances and nuances that Braeden brings to his soap opera alter-ego. For it was Y&R co-creator Bill Bell and Braeden who really shaped what viewers have come to know, expect, and love, forty years later.
Those who know Eric understand he can be at times outspoken, has a heart of gold, stands up for what he believes, can bring the drama, the suspense, the tension, the romance and the tears in any given scene when it is called upon, and that throughout the years he has earned the respect from his peers for an impressive job well-done.
Michael Fairman TV caught up with Eric to take a look back at all that had gone down recently in his honor, and to get his thoughts on some major moments in time through over 40 years in Genoa City, and where things are at now. Check out our special conversation below.
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When I attended and saw you at your 40th anniversary on set celebration at Y&R last month, I cannot tell you what a special event that was. I have never seen that for anybody else! The amount of people who attended, and the love they showed for you, was so special. When you were sitting in that chair on the soundstage and watching and hearing what was being said about you, what was going on in your mind at that point?
ERIC: Well, first of all, it was the nicest thing that’s ever happened to me in 40 years on that show, and secondly, in moments like that, you try to stay focused on who is giving the speeches, because if I then look around and see all of the people who I have known for so many years, it’s emotional. There’s a saying in German, “he’s close to the water,” meaning it’s very moving. I saw my son and my granddaughter there and obviously everyone else, and my old coach and players, and so many others that have been a part of my life.
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There were some very special guests and speeches. I loved that Justin Hartley (Ex-Adam, Y&R and now Kevin, This Is Us) came. I thought that was sweet and cool, and also that ESPN sports personality, Stephen A. Smith was there calling you one of his good friends. There were so many moments. You knew who was going to speak, right?
ERIC: Yes, I did. We kept it to just family, and in other words, Y&R family, etc. I want to thank Matt Kane (Publicist, Y&R), who had a lot to do with putting the event together. I also wanted to thank Tony Morina (executive producer, Y&R). The Y&R art department and David Hoffman (Production Designer) also did a fantastic job with those pictures they had created that was part of a set. Thinking back on it, again, I would without a doubt say, that the celebration was the most moving moment in 40 years in the business and on that show.
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A few weeks ago, Y&R and B&B co-creator Lee Phillip Bell passed away. Obviously the late Bill Bell (co-creator, Y&R) and she were instrumental for you being at Y&R in the first place, and the creation of Victor Newman. What can you say about Lee?
ERIC: We invited Lee to the event, and she apologized and said she was not in a position to attend, and then, shortly thereafter she passed. In a sense, I’m glad Lee wasn’t there because when I would see her on some occasions, I just am moved to tears. I would have not been able to really hold it together for long. Obviously, she was co-responsible for a lot of stuff that happened on Y&R. co-responsible for that show still being number #1, and my heart goes out to her. I know what I owe them, and she had a lot of influence on the storylines. Lee was an incredibly smart and bright lady. Her son, Brad Bell (EP and head writer, B&B) did speak at the 40th event and I appreciated it enormously.
There were a lot of retro clips shown of you show in celebration of your 4oth anniversary from when you started on the show back in 1980 till now. Did you remember all of those moments?
ERIC: First of all, they put that together so beautifully. That was done so extremely well. When I see it, it comes right back, or in other words it evokes precise memories, but if I weren’t seeing it, it’s all a blur.
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Y&R brought Meg Bennett (Ex-Julia) and Robert Parucha (Ex-Matt), for the on-screen episodes celebrating Newman Enterprises 50th anniversary. Was it nice having them back and seeing them, or is it kind of weird, because it can be such a long time in-between since you have all been together?
ERIC: It is both. It is very nice to see old colleagues obviously, and very touching, but look, we are in a weird business. When I saw Meg, you suddenly realize how the show has evolved in many ways. So, I’m always very grateful to see those who I started out with on the show and of course, doubly grateful to those who are still there. I think of Melody and Doug Davidson (Paul) for example. Doug has been there for longer than I have, and what a great job he did emceeing the 40th anniversary event, and as for Melody, that her and my relationship still endues after all of these years is amazing.
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Let’s talk about those Newman Children. I thought Joshua Morrow (Nick) gave a hilarious speech and even Mark Grossman (Adam) spoke so sincerely from the heart to you. You get a sense that the Newmans are a fun group to work with.
ERIC: I obviously love working with Joshua. Same for Amelia Heinle (Victoria), I adore her, and Melissa Ordway (Abby). They all have a great sense of humor, and Mark Grossman, I think is doing a damned good job. And there is Peter Bergman (Jack). Peter has been a great nemesis for all of these years. Of course, Peter was very funny in his speech, and Joshua was very funny, and Ed Scott’s (Producer, B&B) was very good. Tony Morina also shared a very funny little antidote!
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What came across loud and clear is what we already knew. Everyone knows the name “Victor Newman”. You know when they go, “Victor Newman … Y&R!” It’s so synonymous, right? I don’t know what it must be like for you knowing the public has that reaction to you … and you’re that guy.
ERIC: I’ll tell you very honestly, I have an ambivalent relationship to that fact. I deny it on one hand, don’t want to know about it, don’t really want to know about it, and on the other hand, when I hear about it, I say, “Yeah, very happy to hear about it, but is it true?” I am sort of strange that way. I have not had a picture of myself or anyone else in my dressing room for these 40 years. It’s barren, as you know. I don’t have any pictures hanging up of me; there’s nothing. Now, I was talking about taking the one picture that David Hoffman had designed beautifully, and I have it on one wall. I thought, “I’ll be damned,” because the picture includes Melody and some scenes that went on. I’ve always been funny that way with praise. Do I like it? Of course, but …
There’s an uncomfortableness about it, right?
ERIC: Yes, but I’ve seen too much in this business. I’ve seen too many extraordinary stars, where you wonder, “Where are they now”? I take this business with a grain of salt. I really do. It’s so easy to succumb to it. I’ve known many people, including on our show, who used to say, “Well, without me, this thing would go down the drain,” and I said, “Yeah? No s**t,” and they’re not there anymore. You have no idea what happens to some actors when they see themselves on the cover of soap magazine. They go crazy. I’ve seen it, and the worst thing you can do is to believe in that, and I’ve always been skeptical of that, very skeptical. Get back to what counts in this business: do a good job … do the best you can … and where is the money? I mean really, let’s call a spade a spade, and that’s it.
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I was just going to say, the one person I so wished was at your 40th celebration was Jeanne Cooper (Ex-Katherine, Y&R). I wish she could have been there with us, because she would have loved it. I know she loved you.
ERIC: She would have spoken, trust me! She would have said, “Alright, you son of a bitch. Alright, macho man let’s see what you’ve got!” and then she would grab me by the balls. The first scene I ever had with her, Jeanne did that. Absolutely hilarious! Jeanne and I could not do a scene without laughing. I’m serious. We had to pull ourselves together. She had such a great sense of humor, and we both looked at this, obviously, with an enormous grain of salt, because we’ve been there. We’d seen it all.
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Through the years, you obviously have been vocal on social media where you will call out things as you see them and as you truly feel, especially through various regime changes, or if there is a noticeable shift away, or focus, from core characters. What are your thoughts on what ultimately makes Y&R, the iconic soap that it is?
ERIC: Let me put it very simply: the show is based on the comradery and enmity between the Newmans and the Abbotts, and I’ve included on that a go-between, if you will, a Chancellor … Jeanne Cooper. That was sort of the plan, but the major triangle was sort of the Montagues and the Capulets in Romeo and Juliet. That is what legendary stories are based on. It’s family rivalries, and within those rivalries, we tell all kinds of fantastic stories. It’s father-son, father-daughter, husband-wife, love affairs, disloyalties, ruthless business competition, and it goes on and on. The scenes with Peter Bergman and me over the years have been legendary, wonderful, and they’re great scenes. Now, to suddenly bring in whole new characters that no one knows about, which previously happened on our show, you have to ask, “What are you not getting? You want to reinvent the wheel?” Go with what is working. It doesn’t often happen that you have the right cast and the right story. That is what makes a show successful. Imagine taking Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards) out of Seinfeld. You couldn’t. It wouldn’t work. In other words, when you have the right actors and the right storyline, you have a hit. We’d been number #1 for over 30 years because of it
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When you get a script, have there been those moments in the 40 years where you will say. “My character would never do this. I’m not playing it!?”
ERIC: Of course. Not that I’m not playing it, but I will make certain adjustments here and there. I always have, by the way, from the very beginning. Bill Bell agreed with most of it. I know my character, and I have and instinctive feel for what is emotionally touching and what is not. Look, I have always said that I admire writers. I don’t envy their job. I really don’t. I think it is the hardest job in the business, and writing for soaps is even harder. So, I have great respect. So therefore, I don’t even want to know who wrote what. I don’t ever want to be in the position of insulting a writer because I know how difficult it is. As in everything in this business, it is a cooperative business. There are very few writer/directors who have earned the right (I’m talking about Martin Scorsese, I’m talking about Ingmar Bergman, I’m taking about a handful) to write and direct their own stuff. Even they rely on the cooperation of their lead actors. That’s what is so wonderful about this business in that it’s this precisely cooperative thing. However, when there are some people who simply don’t listen to those of us who have been around for a while and we know, we really know, then, they’re being foolish.
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Y&R taped the Newman Enterprises 50th anniversary gala, which was in essence, your on-screen 40th anniversary episodes. That was another amazing part of this. I love that they would go to a clip, and one of the characters would say something in speech, and then, they’d go back to a shot of you reacting. Were you, you, or Victor at that point, because it seemed so genuine and emotional?
ERIC: You know, look, one thing sort of blends into the other. I loved that show by the way. It was brilliantly done, and they could have easily screwed that up, but they didn’t. I thought Josh Griffith (head writer, and Co-EP, Y&R) did a hell of a job, and Tony Morina did a wonderful job, they really did. So, I really can’t say enough about that.
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When you look back on the enormity of scenes you have performed as Victor Newman; the ones that and you and I always come back to are the scenes between you and Dorothy McGuire as Victor’s mother; and the scenes with you and George Kennedy as Victor’s father. Do you still consider those your all-time favorites?
ERIC: I always think about them. They are my top favorites, plus one other. No question about it; because the scene with Dorothy McGuire laid the groundwork of what Victor Newman is all about. That summarized all of his subsequent moments of anger, and upset, and mistrust, and etc. It was the seminal scene for Victor Newman … period. One other scene that one of my favorites was the one with Melody, on Christmas Eve where Nikki keeps on bugging Victor to tell her about his past, and he finally does. It was about that orphanage experience, etc. Actually, those two scenes early on were responsible for my really wanting to stay and realizing that now I had a chance to play some real emotions, some real feelings, some real conflict. I remember after Victor told Nikki that story, a moment when I went to my dressing room, I called home, and I said, “Now, I’m going to stay.” No two ways about that. I called my wife, and I said, “I’m staying,” because I wasn’t sure if I was going to. It happened because I had talked to Bill Bell and I said, “Bill, I’m so tired of playing bad guys. I’ve done it for too many years. I’m empty. I’m burnt out. It’s too dehumanizing. Let’s imbue this character with a background,” and he did, brilliantly, and that’s the reason I stayed, and that’s the reason I’m here 40 years later, truly.
So, when you were feeding rats to Nick Benedict as Michael Scott, were you ready to leave? (Laughs)
ERIC: Well, that was a little different story, but I looked at that, and I said, “Are you kidding me?” (Laughs) Back then, I knew little about what works on soaps … and people still talk about it! They loved it.
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The scenes opposite George Kennedy were so emotional … and heavy-duty, too. It was so sad watching Victor’s father reject him.
ERIC: It was sad. It was really, really sad, and George played it wonderfully. I cannot say enough about that because here is an actor who comes from the outside of our genre. George lived in Boise. Idaho and he traveled all the way by car to LA with his grandson to do the scenes He wouldn’t take a plane. George was so damn prepared that we did those scenes in one take! It’s stunning! I can’t talk enough about him. I just so admired and respected him. George passed away about a year ago, but that’s why I had him in my film, The Man Who Came Back.
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As a leading man, Victor has had many women in and out of his romantic life for years and of course, his constant, Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott). You’ve been fortunate to work with so many wonderful actresses such as Eileen Davidson as Ashley. Which standout to you?
ERIC: I have to say obviously Melody, but I have to also say the scenes with Eileen – they meant a lot to me. I regret that she and I did not have more storylines together.
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So, the coronavirus is shutting down the world, life in America, and has shut down production on the soaps. How is everybody dealing with it at the show, and how do you feel it’s being handled?
ERIC: Well, originally I wanted to continue working, but I said only if everyone was fully supplied with the proper wipes and antiseptics all of the time. In other words, from the makeup department, from the props department, to someone wiping down all of the handles and all of that, but I completely understand now from a company point of view, they had to shut down because what if you work and someone gets sick because of it… and it goes on and on. It’s a terrible thing, but I was willing to continue working. Yes, perhaps stupidly so. It’s going to be tough when we come back because a lot of work has to be made up, but I understand why we stopped.
What would you say to the fans who have stayed so invested in Victor Newman, and you, even 40 years after your Y&R debut?
ERIC: I’ve said it before, and I will happily say it again: I am deeply grateful to the fans everywhere. Without them, you and I would not be talking. That’s really the long and the short of it. The fans have really everything to do with it. I’m glad that I am on social media because I am engaged with quite a few people very gladly, and I hear some interesting stories, and some very touching stories. Y&R has taught me to really not look at that as a sort of nebulous audience. I put faces behind it because I’ve seen them. I’ve seen them in the last 30-odd years in public appearances. I don’t forget them. I don’t forget what it means to me. It’s deeply touching. I’m not at all anesthetized to it, no. It touches me deeply, and whenever I do a PA, and receive the people’s reactions, I say, “Whoa,” and now I know why I’m in the business.
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In closing, fans have been watching what looks to be another showdown brewing between Victor vs. Adam for control of Newman Enterprises. Do you think still after all these years; Victor has it in him to out maneuver his black sheep son, as he has done in the past?
ERIC: Hell, yes. What do you think? Bring him on, man. Bring him on. Victor’s still full of piss and vinegar. Okay? What people don’t know is that I’m a feisty son of a bitch. I don’t give up. I fight to the last. I mean it.
So, what has been your favorite all-time Y&R scenes featuring Eric Braeden? What do you hope happens next for Victor and the Newman clan? What do you think about the sentiments shared throughout our conversation on Eric’s 40th anniversary celebration? Comment below.
General Hospital
General Hospital’s Johnny Wactor Talks ‘Being Brando Corbin’
This week on General Hospital, viewers saw that Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) has set Port Charles newcomer Brando Corbin (Johnny Wactor) up with a mechanics garage for a place of business, that has left Brando concerned, but also thankful.
Brando came onto the scene when he saved Carly (Laura Wright) from gunfire. The once believed-to-be-dead son of Gladys Corbin (Bonnie Burroughs), has a checkered past, but has been trying to remain on the straight and narrow. Sonny had previously put into motion protection for teenaged Dev (Ashton Arbab), that he will continue to be passed off as the biological son of Brando to keep him safe. That, along with a back-story that includes: the Iraqi War, prison time, drug use, PTSD, familial issues, mob wars, and more, has loaded the deck for actor Johnny Wactor to show his acting chops and more within the daytime drama arena.
Since making his debut in the recurring role of Brando back in January of this year, in a short amount of time, Wactor has already displayed that he has solid leading man, and soap anti-hero potential, something that always serves one well amidst the romance, intrigue, and suspense of the genre’s storytelling.
Michael Fairman TV chatted with Johnny to get his thoughts on becoming part of the iconic GH and where he hopes Brando’s journey goes from here. Check out what he had to say below.
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What do you think about your character’s name being “Brando”? Did GH tell you where the idea for the name came from?
JOHNNY: Oh, I love it. No, they didn’t tell me why, but I assume it was in some relation to Marlon Brando; when back in the day he was in a leather jacket … because I come onto the scene wearing a leather jacket as a badass!
What’s your experience been like coming onto a show like GH? Previously, I know you’ve done a lot of primetime roles and series. Were you shocked at the pace of shooting a daytime drama?
JOHNNY: Oh, yeah. I was made aware of the pace beforehand by my manager, as well as my buddy, Mark Grossman (Adam Newman) who works on The Young and the Restless. He’s kicking ass over there. In this genre, you get one rehearsal and one take pretty much, and then, they move on. It’s definitely been a learning curve, and I’m still getting used to that at times where I’m just like, “Ah, I want one more take!” I can get a bit obsessive and I’m a perfectionist. It definitely has been challenging, but I enjoy it. It’s fun to work at a fast pace. It’s a lot like working in the theatre.
In story, Johnny is pretending to be Dev’s father. Did you know that would be part of Brando’s story when you took on this gig?
JOHNNY: I did not. I didn’t know that until I read the first script that they sent me. I’m like, “I also have a son?” It was a lot to take in, but that’s where the imagination comes in.
What’s great for you, I would think, is that you’re getting to play in scenes with Maurice Benard and Laura Wright and major players who are a part of that core group. What’s it been like working with them?
JOHNNY: It’s been a Godsend, really. Being my first time on a daytime show, for one, anytime you come onto a new project and one that’s been going on for some time, and you’re a newcomer, there’s always that concern like, “What will this set be like? Is it like a familial atmosphere? Am I going to be welcomed?” They’ve made it super easy. I’m just so lucky that I have people who have so much experience on this show and just daytime shows in general, where they’ve kind of taken me under their wings and are super helpful. Anytime I have questions, they’re patient. I’m sure I annoy them sometimes, but they don’t let on to it. I’m grateful that they’ve sort of “teamed” me up with them to kind of ease me onto the show.
The fans are seeing a spark between Brando and Carly. Is Brando into Carly?
JOHNNY: I’d like to say that he rescued her because she was a beautiful blonde, but that’s not what that was and why he did it … even though I’m not denying that she’s a beautiful blonde. I think there’s something there, but how far Brando pursues that, I don’t know! Sonny sets Brando up with the garage and a pretty sweet deal at that. So, does Brando want to screw this up? However, not everyone makes logical, levelheaded decisions. We’ll see. I’m not ruling it out as something that could possibly happen.
How are you playing Brando right now? Is he a good guy … or, are there secret ulterior motives going down that the audience may not know about, yet?
JOHNNY: In my opinion, he is a guy who has got a good heart. I don’t think he is infallible. I think he is someone who is determined to be on the mend and make up for his decisions and his past, because he is someone who has made poor decisions. I don’t think you can rule him as a good person who will never make a mistake, or won’t get into trouble, or won’t make some bad decisions. “Does he have ulterior motives?” Maybe, but I think that if he does, they might be a little unconscious. I think he is a genuine good guy.
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Are the fans swooning over you on social media now that you’ve made your GH debut? When you get the, “Oh, he’s hot,” do you take those compliments well, or, is it uncomfortable for you, and you deflect that?
JOHNNY: It’s always flattering to get those compliments. I think when I was younger, like 22, first getting into this business; I was definitely pining for those compliments and put more weight into it. I will say; it’s always good to have someone say something positive about you. I will take, “Hey, he’s good-looking.” I love the comments. It’s great.
So, what would you love to see happen with Brando? Is there anything that you’re seeing with your character that you wish you could do …or get to have the opportunity to be able to drive the direction in which he goes in?
JOHNNY: That’s a great question. I love when the writers put Brando on the scene and planted some seeds early on when he was revealing a little of his background to Carly. He reveals he has PTSD and spent time in prison. Brando also has got issues with drug addiction. I would love for those to kind of resurface somehow. Maybe Brando has a relapse and gets back on the sauce, or drugs, or maybe has some kind of other issues with PTSD, because those are the real things in the world that people deal.
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What’s great about it is that they kind of loaded you up with a back-story that they can fill in, so that as a viewer, you ultimately root for the guy
JOHNNY: Absolutely. Yeah, nobody wants to root for the guy who has everything and just has the perfect life. We’ve all made mistakes. So, alright, he’s trying to get back on the horse and make a good life for himself.
Did you get any pointers from GH vet Steve Burton (Jason), who you have also shared several scenes with since coming to GH?
JOHNNY: The most pointers I’ve gotten from Steve are about preparation for the scenes. Every time we have scenes together, he’s just always willing to work with you, and make sure that you’re prepared, and he’s prepared, and the scene is going to be the best that it can be. Also, he’s been really invaluable with giving me more of a crash course on the background of these characters. This show has been on for decades and it’s tough to get caught up in the short amount of time between when you find out you have the job, and you start filming, to really know who everybody is. So, he explained to me who Jason is on the show and who the Corinthos family is and what they represent … these are dangerous guys!
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Take me through what happened when you learned you got the part of Brando, and were joining the cast of General Hospital?
JOHNNY: I was at my apartment. I think it was probably two days after I went in for the producer’s session. They brought in 4 or 5 guys to read in front of the producers, (at least that I saw) and I felt strong about my reading. Then, I just kind of tried to forget about it after I left so I wouldn’t get all into my head about whether I got the part, or not. Then the next day, I didn’t get a phone call. So, I’m like, “Man, really? I thought that might have been it.” But the next day, I was with my girlfriend at the time and my agency was calling. My manager was on the phone as well, and they shared with me that I got the part, and it was exciting. It was a relief and an affirmation. It’s always exciting when you book a job and then to book a major recurring role on a show with a character whose name is “Brando Corbin”, needless to say, was really cool.
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I think it’s very apparent that you have the “It” factor. You already have a shown a strong presence on the show and have a very bright future ahead of you. I have seen a lot of actors come and go, and who launch their careers on daytime over the years, and I think you are going to be one to watch for quite some time to come.
JOHNNY: First of all, thank you so much for saying that. That’s really kind of you. It’s really high praise. Coming from someone who knows that show and who is a fan of it that means I passed the test! Thank you, Michael! I really appreciate that affirmation. It’s good to get validation from someone whose opinion really matters.
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Could you see a love interest for Brando coming up in the future?
JOHNNY: I could definitely see a love interest for him coming up. Maybe multiple love interests! Who knows?
I think there are a lot of single ladies in Port Charles.
JOHNNY: Yeah! But, why do they have to be single?
Right! Or, they could be married!
JOHNNY: It’s Port Charles!
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So, have you been enjoying Johnny’s performances as Brando Corbin thus far? Who do you hope he becomes involved with romantically on GH? Do you want to know more about his back-story and see what happens next now that Sonny has set him up with a garage? Comment below.
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