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The reason days sucks so bad at utilizing others soaps' actors is because they don't bring them in for an already planned character. They're so focused on the casting, that they don't bother to really have something prepared. Abby might be the best idea for her regardless of age because there's already a plan in place.
You have a good point here. The Days producers seem fond of stunt casting, hoping these actors from other soaps will bring along their legions of fans (and thus, increase ratings) regardless of their lack of plans for the characters. The character of Abby is ready to roll, so the inevitable failure might not be as much of an issue with an established character. But, then there is the case of Eve. KDP was a little too old for the role and was cast as an already established character and it did not work. I guess the difference is that Eve was not already on the canvas at the time whereas Abby is. (Is that correct?).
No, I think Eve is the same. She's an established character, but the character they brought back wasn't really anything like the character that had been established. I think Eve is the same as the others. She just had a familiar character name. Eve, Theresa, Madison, Arianna, Taylor,...I'm sure there's more, but I think they are all just examples of Days hoping to capitalize on the actors rather than being prepared to actually use the character and just getting lucky to get a "name" actor.
I know this isn't the usual statement, but I think Carly/CC is the only one they got any success out of. They obviously eventually screwed that up, but I do think they initially brought her in with more of a plan (whether that plan was good or not) than they did any of the others. And of course one major difference with her and the others is that she played the character before.
And they could already have some ideas in the works for other characters that could work for BH. Abby is one we know about. I'm with the people that would prefer Stephanie, though...but in this context I only prefer her if they truly do already have a plan.
The reason days sucks so bad at utilizing others soaps' actors is because they don't bring them in for an already planned character. They're so focused on the casting, that they don't bother to really have something prepared. Abby might be the best idea for her regardless of age because there's already a plan in place.
You have a good point here. The Days producers seem fond of stunt casting, hoping these actors from other soaps will bring along their legions of fans (and thus, increase ratings) regardless of their lack of plans for the characters. The character of Abby is ready to roll, so the inevitable failure might not be as much of an issue with an established character. But, then there is the case of Eve. KDP was a little too old for the role and was cast as an already established character and it did not work. I guess the difference is that Eve was not already on the canvas at the time whereas Abby is. (Is that correct?).
Days probably thought that if KDP can be a successful recast for an Asian character, she can be a successful recast for anyone. ;)
I seriously laughed when OLTL made fun of the recast years later during a flashback with original Blair. Truly one of the weirdest recasts on soaps...
The reason days sucks so bad at utilizing others soaps' actors is because they don't bring them in for an already planned character. They're so focused on the casting, that they don't bother to really have something prepared. Abby might be the best idea for her regardless of age because there's already a plan in place.
You have a good point here. The Days producers seem fond of stunt casting, hoping these actors from other soaps will bring along their legions of fans (and thus, increase ratings) regardless of their lack of plans for the characters. The character of Abby is ready to roll, so the inevitable failure might not be as much of an issue with an established character. But, then there is the case of Eve. KDP was a little too old for the role and was cast as an already established character and it did not work. I guess the difference is that Eve was not already on the canvas at the time whereas Abby is. (Is that correct?).
Bringing on MA, KDP & DC didn't work because, all of these characters were pretty much in bubbles. MA & DC were newbies with no connections other than the contrived ones. Eve is Shane's daughter & Theresa's half sister but, that just wasn't enough to integrate her into the canvas. We have to remember all of these characters were created by the old regime as well. I think if Days is planning on bringing Becky on to play someone it should be a recast of someone with family ties like Abby, Stephanie, Chelsea,Sarah Horton. Everyone of these characters have plenty of family ties on canvas.If she's cast as Abby I know some with question the age difference. But, we have all seen worse like the EJ & Brady sorasing.
The reason days sucks so bad at utilizing others soaps' actors is because they don't bring them in for an already planned character. They're so focused on the casting, that they don't bother to really have something prepared. Abby might be the best idea for her regardless of age because there's already a plan in place.
You have a good point here. The Days producers seem fond of stunt casting, hoping these actors from other soaps will bring along their legions of fans (and thus, increase ratings) regardless of their lack of plans for the characters. The character of Abby is ready to roll, so the inevitable failure might not be as much of an issue with an established character. But, then there is the case of Eve. KDP was a little too old for the role and was cast as an already established character and it did not work. I guess the difference is that Eve was not already on the canvas at the time whereas Abby is. (Is that correct?).
Days probably thought that if KDP can be a successful recast for an Asian character, she can be a successful recast for anyone. ;)
I seriously laughed when OLTL made fun of the recast years later during a flashback with original Blair. Truly one of the weirdest recasts on soaps...
That was some funny stuff that has to be the weirdest recast ever.
I had really liked Asian Blair, so I took me a looooonnnngggg time to adapt to KDP in the role. I don't know if I'm remembering the wrong characters in this, but there was this scene with Asian Blair and Max dancing to "Set the Night to Music" and I was all in at that point.
The reason days sucks so bad at utilizing others soaps' actors is because they don't bring them in for an already planned character. They're so focused on the casting, that they don't bother to really have something prepared. Abby might be the best idea for her regardless of age because there's already a plan in place.
You have a good point here. The Days producers seem fond of stunt casting, hoping these actors from other soaps will bring along their legions of fans (and thus, increase ratings) regardless of their lack of plans for the characters. The character of Abby is ready to roll, so the inevitable failure might not be as much of an issue with an established character. But, then there is the case of Eve. KDP was a little too old for the role and was cast as an already established character and it did not work. I guess the difference is that Eve was not already on the canvas at the time whereas Abby is. (Is that correct?).
Days probably thought that if KDP can be a successful recast for an Asian character, she can be a successful recast for anyone. ;)
I seriously laughed when OLTL made fun of the recast years later during a flashback with original Blair. Truly one of the weirdest recasts on soaps...
Idk, it seemed to me that they had "a plan" for Eve (it was just a very weak plan). They approached Charlotte Ross but couldn't reach an agreement. Then they contacted KDP, IMO because Gary Tomlin knew and liked her as an actress.
I am not familiar with the actress because I never have watched GH, but based on pictures online, I would totally see them bringing her on as Abigail. There are similarities in their looks, and even if she is older than Billy, she looks young. Abby also was considered a lead actress in 2015 with their story, and I assume that's appealing as well here. I wouldn't be opposed to bringing her on as Stephanie, though. I loved Stephanie. But would the character be a lead?
Stephanie being Stayla's daughter would probably make her a lead I would think.
The reason days sucks so bad at utilizing others soaps' actors is because they don't bring them in for an already planned character. They're so focused on the casting, that they don't bother to really have something prepared. Abby might be the best idea for her regardless of age because there's already a plan in place.
You have a good point here. The Days producers seem fond of stunt casting, hoping these actors from other soaps will bring along their legions of fans (and thus, increase ratings) regardless of their lack of plans for the characters. The character of Abby is ready to roll, so the inevitable failure might not be as much of an issue with an established character. But, then there is the case of Eve. KDP was a little too old for the role and was cast as an already established character and it did not work. I guess the difference is that Eve was not already on the canvas at the time whereas Abby is. (Is that correct?).
No, I think Eve is the same. She's an established character, but the character they brought back wasn't really anything like the character that had been established. I think Eve is the same as the others. She just had a familiar character name. Eve, Theresa, Madison, Arianna, Taylor,...I'm sure there's more, but I think they are all just examples of Days hoping to capitalize on the actors rather than being prepared to actually use the character and just getting lucky to get a "name" actor.
I know this isn't the usual statement, but I think Carly/CC is the only one they got any success out of. They obviously eventually screwed that up, but I do think they initially brought her in with more of a plan (whether that plan was good or not) than they did any of the others. And of course one major difference with her and the others is that she played the character before.
And they could already have some ideas in the works for other characters that could work for BH. Abby is one we know about. I'm with the people that would prefer Stephanie, though...but in this context I only prefer her if they truly do already have a plan.
And KDP should have been Kim.
Wow, I never even thought of KDP as Kim, but yes, definitely. She always seemed more of a mother figure to JL's Theresa. Damn, now I'm pissed they didn't do that!
Days probably thought that if KDP can be a successful recast for an Asian character, she can be a successful recast for anyone. ;)
I seriously laughed when OLTL made fun of the recast years later during a flashback with original Blair. Truly one of the weirdest recasts on soaps...
Idk, it seemed to me that they had "a plan" for Eve (it was just a very weak plan). They approached Charlotte Ross but couldn't reach an agreement. Then they contacted KDP, IMO because Gary Tomlin knew and liked her as an actress.
I don't think they did. Just look at what they did with her when she did come in. The first month or so was very different from the rest, and there were several sharp turns with her. Even bringing in Charlotte Ross was probably the same kind of thing. Stunt casting.
Days probably thought that if KDP can be a successful recast for an Asian character, she can be a successful recast for anyone. ;)
I seriously laughed when OLTL made fun of the recast years later during a flashback with original Blair. Truly one of the weirdest recasts on soaps...
Idk, it seemed to me that they had "a plan" for Eve (it was just a very weak plan). They approached Charlotte Ross but couldn't reach an agreement. Then they contacted KDP, IMO because Gary Tomlin knew and liked her as an actress.
I was honestly just joking about her being able to play anyone. ;)
If BH were brought in as Stephanie, is there any reason she couldn't be involved with Lucas....I mean family tree wise? I SO wish they would bring someone on for him......
If BH were brought in as Stephanie, is there any reason she couldn't be involved with Lucas....I mean family tree wise? I SO wish they would bring someone on for him......
Not really, except for the fact that she is Sami's and therefore Allie's cousin.
Becky is just too old for Abby. Sure she has a younger look but not enough for a character that is what early to mid 20's?
I say bring her on as Sarah Horton
I totally agree that this would be a better fit.
On the flip side, as much as I'd rather not have RH as Abby, I do think it helps that Chabby haven't been hanging out with the other 20-somethings very much lately other than JJ (Gabi, Theresa, & Paul being the only other ones). Given RoboChad's thing with Belle, I wouldn't be shocked if they did decide to recast Abby with RH and move them into the mid-30s group with Philip/Belle/Shawn/Chloe.
Even right now, I wonder who would even be the interim love interest for Chad if Abby were to be presumed dead?
I was doing some research last night and happened to stumble across a photo posted from someone associated with the show, which seems to show the monitor of a scene taping yesterday. This would be the time frame of either the pre- or post-Olympics cliffhanger, so I won't spoil too much. I'll just say there are certain characters from a certain family visiting someone at the hospital room that is attached to the nurses' station.
If RH leaves GH and they don't recast then it's gonna get real crazy on Twitter. Especially by the BH/Liason fans.
I'm afraid she is coming to DAYS, but really hope its not as Abby. I understand why they would want to go that route. She may not be my favorite, but her fanbase is massive. It would be a miscast on par with KDP as Eve. I love KDP, but casting her as Eve is probably part of the reason we lost her. If Becky is coming to DAYS I hope its as someone else.
She does have alot of fans. I am not a fan of hers though. I cannot picture her playing Abby. I actually can't picture her playing anything but a grey/bitchy type character. Even in her scenes on GH where she is supposed to be sincere I have a hard time believing it cause it always seems there is some snark behind it.
I was doing some research last night and happened to stumble across a photo posted from someone associated with the show, which seems to show the monitor of a scene taping yesterday. This would be the time frame of either the pre- or post-Olympics cliffhanger, so I won't spoil too much. I'll just say there are certain characters from a certain family visiting someone at the hospital room that is attached to the nurses' station.
Well, this is a spoiler board so I wouldn't mind if you spilled some more on this picture. ;)
I was doing some research last night and happened to stumble across a photo posted from someone associated with the show, which seems to show the monitor of a scene taping yesterday. This would be the time frame of either the pre- or post-Olympics cliffhanger, so I won't spoil too much. I'll just say there are certain characters from a certain family visiting someone at the hospital room that is attached to the nurses' station.
That seems to fit with Billy and the actress who plays a nurse tweeting about working with each other the other day. So Chad is involved in this I assume.
Ohh at first I thought Chad or Thomas could be hurt but now I wonder could nuAbby be filming already?!?!
I was doing some research last night and happened to stumble across a photo posted from someone associated with the show, which seems to show the monitor of a scene taping yesterday. This would be the time frame of either the pre- or post-Olympics cliffhanger, so I won't spoil too much. I'll just say there are certain characters from a certain family visiting someone at the hospital room that is attached to the nurses' station.
That seems to fit with Billy and the actress who plays a nurse tweeting about working with each other. So Chad is involved in this I assume.
Ohh at first I thought Chad or Thomas could be hurt but now I wonder could nuAbby be filming already?!?!
Oh, good guess! Oh, damn. Is BH already filming? He just followed her yesterday on Twitter....
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