Latest Casting News & Other Insider Soap Buzz
Updated for May and June 2008
Thom Christopher will soon return to Llanview as villain Carlo Hesser. Fans last saw Carlo back in 2005 during the prison riot involving John McBain and Cristian Vega.
Actress Susan Haskell will definitely be returning to One Life to Live in her former role of Marty Saybrooke. No official word yet on her first airdate.
Actor Kevin Spirtas, best known for his daytime role as Dr. Craig Wesley on 'Days of Our Lives,' will soon debut on 'One Life to Live' as the mysterious Jonas Chamberlain. Spritas first air date will be in early June. Look for his character to be connected to Tina Lord, but who he really is and what the connection entails promises to be a real shocker for OLTL fans, and especially a treat for the longtime viewers.
Laurence Lau (ex-Sam Rappaport, OLTL) will soon be heading back to daytime when he returns to All My Children as his former and widely popular character, Greg Nelson. Lau played the role of Greg from 1981-1986. Fans may recall it was Greg and his beloved Jenny Gardner, that become one of AMC's greatest love stories, which eventually ended quite tragically. Lau will be back on the set to film a few episodes starting April 23, and his first air date is scheduled for May 20. Watch for Greg's return to Pine Valley during a life altering event involving Jesse and Angie.
Be on the look-out for the upcoming departure of a female character which TPTB have decided to write out. There are speculations this may be the character of Marcie McBain, played by actress Kathy Brier. Also, there are even more rumors circulating on the departure of Nash Brennan as well. It seems the writers want to bring back the whole Buchanan gang, including Joey and Kevin, which leaves poor Nash out.
According to Soap Opera Digest, One Life to Live has confirmed the return of actress Andrea Evans into her previous role as Tina Lord. According to the magazine, her return coincides with Evans' exit on Passions, which has ending its production on DirecTV. Evans first arrived on the set of OLTL back in 1978 and left the show in 1990. There is no word on her first air date, but sources say Tina will have a very surprising link to a character who is not well liked.
It looks like the character of Miles Laurence will be written out very soon.
Great News for Tuc Watkins fans! - David Vickers will soon be making a short comeback to the show. It seems David's misfortune and bad luck hits him again, and he is put in a very ironic position. (Update: Look for Watkins to make his return in May.)
Look for the return of January LaVoy (Noelle) and John Rue (Moe) sometime in May. No word on how long they will be in Llanview.
Melissa Gallo (Adriana) tapes her last show for OLTL on May 1st.
Snoop Dogg to perform on OLTL!
The popular rapper will be performing two of his songs from this album Ego Trippin'. He will be performing at Rex's club Ultra Violet during Adriana's bachelorette party on May 8th and 9th. A remixing of the opening theme song for the show, which was written by Snoop Dogg, will also play on those dates.
From SOW: "I have been a fan of ONE LIFE TO LIVE since I was a baby," reveals Snoop Dogg. "My momma always had it on the tube in the crib growing up."
Kristen Alderson (Starr Manning) recently became very ill when the young actress came down with a bad case of mononucleosis. Alderson was forced to take some time off work to recover, but was back on the set on March 10th, and apparently had to "make-up" some important scenes set to air this week.
Mark Lawson has just been cast for a new role on the show. The original casting name was stated to be Quinn, but sources are now stating the character's name has been changed to Brody. The actor has signed a four-year contract with the show and is set to start taping on March 15, and will first air starting April 24.
The role of Joey Buchanan is currently being recast, and according to insiders, the soon-to-exit DAYS star Brandon Beemer (Shawn) has already been in talks of taking over the role. Also, as part of the plan to bring the Buchanan family back to the forefront of the show, OLTL may also have in the works of bringing back the oldest Buchanan son, Kevin Buchanan.
ABC has teamed up with the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and has set up a blog for Kristen Anderson, who plays Starr Manning, to discuss what the character is going through with the decision she made to have sex with Cole and its consequences on her life. Go to Kristen's blog!
UPCOMING APPEARANCES OF THE STARS OF OLTL!
Star: Kassie DePaiva (Blair, OLTL)
What: 6th Kassie DePaiva Fan Club Breakfast
When: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Where: Nashville, TN
How: For more information or to reserve your ticket: Visit: http://www.kassiedepaiva.com/breakfast08.html
Email: tonya@kassiedepaiva.com
Call: (601) 818-2531. Tickets are $60 for members, $65 for non-members.
Star: John Brotherton (Jared, OLTL)
What: Fan club event
When: Friday, August 15, 2008 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: The Fountain Room at The New York Marriott East Side, 525 Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY.
How: Tickets are $65. There will also be a room block set up at the New York Marriott East Side at $259/room. Call 212-755-4000 or 800-242-8684 for reservations. Write to debbyoconnor@aol.com for more information or questions.
Star: Trevor St. John (Todd, OLTL).
What: Fan club weekend event.
When: August 15, 2008 from 1-4 p.m.
Where: The Fountain Room at The New York Marriott East Side, 525 Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY.
How: Tickets are $65. There will also be a room block set up at the New York Marriott East Side at $259/room. Call 212-755-4000 or 800-242-8684 for reservations. Write to debbyoconnor@aol.com for more information or questions.
Stars: Various cast members of OLTL will be attending.
What: The official One Life to Live Fan Club party.
When: 9:00 am, Saturday, August 16, 2008.
Where: Marriot Marquis Hotel, New York, NY.
How: Tickets are $130 (if paid by money order) or $135 (if paid by PayPal). For money order payments, please send money order to: Carol Dickson, 948 North Main St, Glassboro, NJ, 08028-1319. Include your name, full address, phone number (with area code), email address and number of tickets requested (specify you want OLTL tickets). For PayPal payments, send an email to amcoltlfc@aol.com with your number of requested tickets (specify you want OLTL tickets).
There are new rumors circulating over the departure of David Fumero (Cristian). It seems the actor is ready to once again venture out and spread his wings, along with his new wife Melissa Gallo (Adriana).
There are more Internet rumors circling around a summer departure of Michael Easton (John) from the show, however, according to a show's rep, Easton will be sticking around.
Despite rumors of his departure, actor Hunt Block (Lee Ramsey) will be sticking around Llanview for awhile.
According to a recent interview, Bree Williamson (Jessica) had made plans to leave the show, but decided to stay put for at least a few more years. Bree has also become good friends with her co-star Beth Ann Bonner (Talia).
Tobias Truvillion (Vincent) has been dropped to recurring status, and is rumored to be leaving the show by April.
Scott Evans has a new recurring role as Oliver, Antonio's new business partner.
Christina Chambers last aired as Marty Saybrooke on Tuesday, December 4.
Chris Stack was hired by OLTL to replace Nathaniel Marston as Michael McBain. Stack made his debut on Monday, December. 3. Marston's last airdate was on Nov. 29.
After the recent incident with the law involving Nathaniel Marston, ABC has made the following statement regarding Marston's (Dr. Michael McBain) future with OLTL: "We are reviewing the matter internally, and until completion of this review we have taken him off the schedule." READ THE FULL REPORT > >
OLTL's David Fumero (Cristian) and Melissa Gallo (Adriana) were married in late November.
Farah Fath is playing the role of Gigi Morasco.
Actor Brian Kerwin is playing the role of Charlie Banks.
Portia Reiners last aired as teen Britney Jennings on Wednesday, October 17th.
Hunt Block (ex-Craig, ATWT) is in the recurring role as Lee Ramsey, an FBI agent who has a history with John. His first air date was on Thursday, October 18.
Daytime newcomer John Brotherton is playing the contract role of Jared Banks.
Kamar de los Reyes (Antonio) married former OLTL co-star Sherri Saum (ex-Keri) in New York City on Saturday, May 19. De los Reyes and Saum, who now stars on FX's Rescue Me, held a small bilingual ceremony in front of family and friends. "The reception had a Spanish theme due to Kamar's Puerto Rican and Cuban heritage, and they even had a cigar roller on hand for the guests," the New York Daily News quotes one wedding guest as saying. The newlyweds are honeymooning in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Renee Elise Goldsberry's last air date was on Monday, May 21st, when Evangeline fell into a coma and was transferred to a special care facility.
Justis Bolding has been cast as Cord & Tina's daughter, Sarah "Flash" Roberts; the daytime newcomer first appeared on Thursday, June 14th.
Phil Carey last aired as Asa Buchanan on Thursday, April 26, 2007. (We will miss you! ~From all your fans!)
Kassie DePaiva's new CD entitled "I Want To Love You" hit stores on May 22, 2007. Please visit DePaiva's Official Web Site for more information!
Jason Tom joined the show as "Markko" on May 18.
Trevor St. John (Todd) and his wife Sara announced the arrival of their son Aidan Lee into the world on March 21, 2007.
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Beth Ann Bonner is playing the role of Talia, the new Llanview police officer who takes a liking to Antonio. Her first airdate was on December 21, 2006.
Forbes March (Nash) and his wife have a new addition to their family with the birth of their son Peter. March also has a daughter named Marina.
Brandon Buddy is playing the part of Cole. His first appearance was on October 10, 2006.
John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) has signed a new four-year contract to remain on OLTL.
Jerry verDorn, (Ross, Guiding Light) has inked a 4-year contract with OLTL to play the new Clint Buchanan. "Clint's" first airdate was on Tuesday, October 25. Jerry verDorn played the part of Ross James Marler on Guiding Light since 1979, and was one of GL's longest running characters.
Tika Sumpter is playing in the contract role of Layla Williamson, Evangeline's sister.
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