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Topic Started: Jan 31 2016, 09:06 PM (65,713 Views)
cord08
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PetrovaSalvatore
Feb 6 2016, 06:21 PM
Lovejm
Feb 6 2016, 05:55 PM
I don't know how I feel about KA's response. I actually wish they'd never engage fans period unless it's a thank you for a gift or if she posted that comment on its own instead of responding to a particular fan.

On another note, AS just went in the magazine saying she pitched the EJ story idea for Sami's return which we then saw on air. And I'm pretty sure SR and MB campaigned to become related on air. So to say actors never have a say in writing seems inaccurate. Never is a very definitive word.
I wouldn't necessarily say that the actors have control. I don't believe they have much at all or it would be complete chaos. But you can pitch an idea to the writers/producers and they decide if they want to do something with it or no. Especially if you're a vet like KA, SR, DHer/him, PR, AS...etc

As an example let's say they want AS to come back really badly full time and she'll only return if they put her and Lucas back together cause she misses working with Bryan. They could totally do that!! A.) cause they want her back really badly and b) cause they know Lumi would make fans happy or they they may formulate their plot ideas for that. Yes Ali pitched it but the SL direction is up to the writers. I think some have the privilege to as to work more with certain people and its OK as long it doesn't disrupt the overall plot or storyline direction. If it's not in their interest the writers/producers will decline the idea.

That's what happened to Dee in 1991 ratings were down and they desperately wanted Marlena back to boost the ratings and she would only return with WN. However it was their idea to do the "Tale of Two Roman's" and write Drake as the imposter and WN as the real Roman. They could've made Wayne into a completely different character or a pawn who was made to look like the original Roman via plastic surgery. And had she not asked for WN we would have a completely different Days of Our Lives today!!! and John would still be Roman Brady.
Actors being able to pitch or influence story in any way, as your examples suggest, would also seem to dispute KA's claim that they have "absolutely no control" over the writing. I think that was Lovejm's point, and I tend to agree.

There are limits to their influence, of course, but to say none of the actors have any influence seems historically inaccurate. One can split hairs over the meaning of the word "control," but I think that misses the overall point.

In re-reading, I may have misinterpreted your response. I guess I'm not sure if you're agreeing or disagreeing with Lovejm. LOL. Carry on...
Edited by cord08, Feb 6 2016, 06:34 PM.
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I've been wondering if Daniel Cosgrove's return is more about Chase. Maybe we will see in flashbacks that Chase did kill his mother. I just don't see the show I writing the plot of Aiden trying to kill Hope. Haden didn't seem that popular or exciting to viewers. What would make more sense is to skip any romance storylines for Hope for a year and then have her tentatively start something with a new guy.

ETA: Didn't the casting call for Chase say that he had a big secret in his past?
Edited by jwsel, Feb 6 2016, 06:40 PM.
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jwsel
Feb 6 2016, 06:39 PM
I've been wondering if Daniel Cosgrove's return is more about Chase. Maybe we will see in flashbacks that Chase did kill his mother. I just don't see the show I writing the plot of Aiden trying to kill Hope. Haden didn't seem that popular or exciting to viewers. What would make more sense is to skip any romance storylines for Hope for a year and then have her tentatively start something with a new guy.

ETA: Didn't the casting call for Chase say that he had a big secret in his past?
Isn't the story already that Chase did kill his mother (by accident). That's part of the reason my initial thought on where he should live was with his aunt out of state. I don't believe Chase knows that he killed his mother though.
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PetrovaSalvatore
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The boy saw the comet and he felt as though his life had meaning.

cord08
Feb 6 2016, 06:32 PM
PetrovaSalvatore
Feb 6 2016, 06:21 PM
Lovejm
Feb 6 2016, 05:55 PM
I don't know how I feel about KA's response. I actually wish they'd never engage fans period unless it's a thank you for a gift or if she posted that comment on its own instead of responding to a particular fan.

On another note, AS just went in the magazine saying she pitched the EJ story idea for Sami's return which we then saw on air. And I'm pretty sure SR and MB campaigned to become related on air. So to say actors never have a say in writing seems inaccurate. Never is a very definitive word.
I wouldn't necessarily say that the actors have control. I don't believe they have much at all or it would be complete chaos. But you can pitch an idea to the writers/producers and they decide if they want to do something with it or no. Especially if you're a vet like KA, SR, DHer/him, PR, AS...etc

As an example let's say they want AS to come back really badly full time and she'll only return if they put her and Lucas back together cause she misses working with Bryan. They could totally do that!! A.) cause they want her back really badly and b) cause they know Lumi would make fans happy or they they may formulate their plot ideas for that. Yes Ali pitched it but the SL direction is up to the writers. I think some have the privilege to as to work more with certain people and its OK as long it doesn't disrupt the overall plot or storyline direction. If it's not in their interest the writers/producers will decline the idea.

That's what happened to Dee in 1991 ratings were down and they desperately wanted Marlena back to boost the ratings and she would only return with WN. However it was their idea to do the "Tale of Two Roman's" and write Drake as the imposter and WN as the real Roman. They could've made Wayne into a completely different character or a pawn who was made to look like the original Roman via plastic surgery. And had she not asked for WN we would have a completely different Days of Our Lives today!!! and John would still be Roman Brady.
Actors being able to pitch or influence story in any way, as your examples suggest, would also seem to dispute KA's claim that they have "absolutely no control" over the writing. I think that was Lovejm's point, and I tend to agree.

There are limits to their influence, of course, but to say none of the actors have any influence seems historically inaccurate. One can split hairs over the meaning of the word "control," but I think that misses the overall point.

In re-reading, I may have misinterpreted your response. I guess I'm not sure if you're agreeing or disagreeing with Lovejm. LOL. Carry on...
Oh I'm agreeing 100% I'm just saying that their control is limited of course and only certain actors may have clout to pitch something or influence.

I'm not sure. KA just complicated herself by responding lol cause the Deidre Hall thing in 1991 is a clear example that actors can influence!! A big chunk on the show changed just to bring her back.
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PetrovaSalvatore
Feb 6 2016, 06:44 PM
cord08
Feb 6 2016, 06:32 PM
PetrovaSalvatore
Feb 6 2016, 06:21 PM

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Actors being able to pitch or influence story in any way, as your examples suggest, would also seem to dispute KA's claim that they have "absolutely no control" over the writing. I think that was Lovejm's point, and I tend to agree.

There are limits to their influence, of course, but to say none of the actors have any influence seems historically inaccurate. One can split hairs over the meaning of the word "control," but I think that misses the overall point.

In re-reading, I may have misinterpreted your response. I guess I'm not sure if you're agreeing or disagreeing with Lovejm. LOL. Carry on...
Oh I'm agreeing 100% I'm just saying that their control is limited of course and only certain actors may have clout to pitch something or influence.

I'm not sure. KA just complicated herself by responding lol cause the Deidre Hall thing in 1991 is a clear example that actors can influence!! A big chunk on the show changed just to bring her back.
Which is why saying always or never is a bad idea lol
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PetrovaSalvatore
Feb 6 2016, 06:44 PM
Oh I'm agreeing 100% I'm just saying that their control is limited of course and only certain actors may have clout to pitch something or influence.

I'm not sure. KA just complicated herself by responding lol cause the Deidre Hall thing in 1991 is a clear example that actors can influence!! A big chunk on the show changed just to bring her back.
Well, Deidre was in a serious position of power at the time. She had something they were desperate for (her), and in return she asked for a lot of things (and I believe they gave her almost everything she/her agent asked for, the show was in a real slump at the time). It paid off for both of them.

So unless KA used her last contract negotiation to get DC back, it's kind of different because of the money issues now. I think any actor can (and should) try their hand during a contract negotiation, if the show makes it clear they want to keep them or have them back, but otherwise? Because of budget, it seems more unlikely to me. They can probably whisper in producers ears, though (vets/well-respected actors at least), but anything coming of it would probably depend on where that person stands on the issue. I have no doubt she's extremely happy to have DC back though, they were clearly good friends (and it seems like everyone on that set loved him, seems like a fun guy backstage).

That said, there was one person they seemed to just hand over power to for years, in some twisted view of "this is our key to success", but that person's left (for now).
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jwsel
Feb 6 2016, 06:39 PM
Didn't the casting call for Chase say that he had a big secret in his past?
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By S.. O.. D.. - Posted: Apr 24, 2015

The teen casting at DAYS continues.

The show is seeking a beautiful brunette to play the contract role of Danielle, a 16 to 17-year-old who is described as loving and warm, but has experienced pain in her past. "She, at times, can seem selfish and cruel and controlling when she is in certain social situations in which she feels backed into a corner. At her core though, she is a very good person," reads the description.

The soap is also seeking to find a 16 to 17-year-old actor to play the contract role of Mason, a quiet yet stunning teenager who has also suffered tremendous loss.

http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/days-casting-new-role-5

Danielle/Mason = Ciara/Chase
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WillFan
Feb 6 2016, 11:10 AM
[twitter=theudelltwins/status/695824821926539264]

I just noticed that this was tweeted by the twins on their own account. We are used to seeing the parents (primarily the dad Steve) tweeting.

So I checked and found this:

[twitter=steveudell11/status/693901739292930048]

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[twitter=theudelltwins/status/695258870155874304]

https://www.instagram.com/theudelltwins/
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Well good for KA. I agree in most cases actors should stay silent to the whims of fan bantering but in this case had she not said anything then the thought put out there that she was controlling things would have carried on. AND the message was sent to Greg Meng, one of her bosses.

My perception is that some actors likely pitch ideas. And some writers encourage that thought and others don't. I don't see KA all that well served by Tomsell. She languished in the background most of the time and there was very little story for HAIDEN beyond the dead wife angle.

I just think writers have their favorites and characters they like to write for. KA seems to be one currently and why not. She is a vet, unattached, and full of story potential.

We'll see about Aiden but many of the returns and new characters seem short term. So I'm not convinced this situation will be any different. I'll bet Andre has a hand in whatever it is to happen as part of his revenge and that to me means Aiden's return is short term.

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I don't care if an actor pitches a story. If the writer's wiling to listen, why not?

But the execution counts. A story pitched by an actor or actress...even if it's a good idea...still needs to be well-written to be appealing. The idea itself might be fine...but is the writing on par with the idea, or does the writing take away anything meaningful from the story?
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[twitter=BradEYoung/status/696105720056410113]
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[twitter=Marth27/status/695675248641908736]
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Restless84
Feb 6 2016, 09:00 PM
[twitter=Marth27/status/695675248641908736]
Someone should also tell that fan that it's not exactly Martha's doing anyway.

I need to learn to read guys! :D
Edited by laurondo, Feb 6 2016, 09:49 PM.
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Just checking out Jordi Vilasuso's (nuDario) Twitter page, and I thought it was interesting that he retweeted these specific tweets.

[twitter=Tani_Smith/status/694044845900480512]

[twitter=Tani_Smith/status/694044953660493824]
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Bellarke <3

[twitter=VivianJovanni/status/696124249459720192]
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thepadange
Feb 6 2016, 01:45 PM
PhoenixRising05
Feb 6 2016, 01:40 PM
lysie
Feb 6 2016, 01:37 PM
We also still don't actually know what he's back for.
Exactly.

I just never thought I would see it happen, though. I'm sure the show knew he had his fans but that has never stopped them from getting rid of someone and not bringing them back before. I'm really curious to see the reason behind this.

Not sure we'll ever know it.

I'm having a hard time coming up with a reason for it. It's pretty sad that this is Day's big exciting news? Underwhelming to say the least.
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cord08
Feb 6 2016, 11:21 PM
Just checking out Jordi Vilasuso's (nuDario) Twitter page, and I thought it was interesting that he retweeted these specific tweets.

[twitter=Tani_Smith/status/694044845900480512]

[twitter=Tani_Smith/status/694044953660493824]
It wouldn't be extremely smart to pair a newbie with a newly recast character but anything can happen.
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Bellarke <3

I really hope Blanca is for Lucas. I don't think they should pair newbies together. While Dario is not technically new to Salem, JV is a recast for the character.
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thepadange
Feb 6 2016, 11:36 PM
cord08
Feb 6 2016, 11:21 PM
Just checking out Jordi Vilasuso's (nuDario) Twitter page, and I thought it was interesting that he retweeted these specific tweets.

[twitter=Tani_Smith/status/694044845900480512]

[twitter=Tani_Smith/status/694044953660493824]
It wouldn't be extremely smart to pair a newbie with a newly recast character but anything can happen.
I thought the same thing.

I also thought it was weird that he'd retweet fan speculation like that. I mean, I don't see why he'd retweet it if it were false, but it'd also be dumb to give away story with a retweet. But, you know, stranger things have happened on Twitter. :P
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