Members Brady_fan Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 * * * * * * * * * * Soap Veteran Kassie DePaiva Joins Fan-Favorite Daytime Drama Days of our Lives Two Year Pick-up, Emmy Win, and New Cast Members Keeps Days of our Lives Fresh and Innovative! (Burbank, CA) Thursday, January 23, 2014 – Days of our Lives is thrilled to announce the casting of the show’s latest addition to the Days family, Kassie DePaiva. Known for her work on One Life to Live and Guiding Light, Kassie joins the cast as Eve Donovan on the heels of an exciting 2 year renewal of the beloved daytime drama. The two-time Emmy-nominated starlet brings a fresh dynamic to Salem society as we explore the many facets of the Donovan family like never before. Delighted about the latest addition to the cast, Co-Executive Producer, Greg Meng explained, “We are excited to welcome Kassie to the Days family. Stay tuned to find out how the return of Eve Donovan shakes things up in Salem!” DePaiva’s first episodes are expected to air this summer on NBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Winchester91 Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 YES. YES. So excited. She and Jennifer would be the next Viki/Dorian! Though, I secretly hoped she'd be a Carly Manning re-cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragonflies Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 Ugh don't wish that awful character Carly Manning on her She'll act circles around MR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChitHappens Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 Lawd! Epic miscast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VirginiaHamilton Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 Well, looks like I have a reason to tune in on a regular basis. I've missed KDP on my screen and if this Eve character is anything like my favorite-bitch-with-a-heart, Blair, I know I'll love watching her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris B Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 I know some are upset Charlotte Ross isn't returning, but she's a series regular on Hit the Floor, so I don't know why people expect her to be available full time. I think this is a strong recast and the character has been gone so long that it really isn't a big deal. I know she's too old for the role, but she looks good for her age. Even Charlotte Ross was going to look ridiculous at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cassadine1991 Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 I had some inkling she might be playing Eve. Kind of funny that this Days team wrote great for KDP when they were at OLTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VirginiaHamilton Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 Forgive my ignorance, but would being a regular on a summer series truly bar her from appearing as a regular character on a soap? I'd understand it if she were a regular on a fall series on a major network, but I honestly can't see that being a reason why she couldn't do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Winchester91 Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 They should bring in Bree Williamson as a Melanie re-cast and it would be OLTL's Golden Years all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Vixen Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 There were just rumors that Charlotte was coming back. Funny. Congrats to Kassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragonflies Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 Way too old for Eve, and last I remember, CR was interested in returning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChitHappens Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 I figured that is why CR would not be returning. She probably wanted a "special" schedule and Days wants someone who can work full time. KDP is simply wrong for the role. She's taller than every male on the show, and she never was and never will be a vixen. She should be related to someone else or a new character altogether. That southern drawl against Shaughnessy's English accent? Come on!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cassadine1991 Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 Didn't CR meet with them months ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VirginiaHamilton Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 LOL @ KDP supposedly not being able to play a vixen even though she played one for damn near 20 years. Anywho, congrats to her for snagging another role. I can't wait to see what she's got up her sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChitHappens Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 Yes, but obviously they didn't come to terms. This is really disappointing. I thought with AS leaving and CR returning, I would have a reason to watch Days. Not sure if 1 out of 2 is good enough, especially considering this recast. Not knocking KDP's acting because she is better than CR, but she is not right for this role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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