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In a last-minute change of plans, RTSB has elected to bring previous Gina Robin Mattson back to the role, and Leann Hunley has been let go. Though we were pleased with what Leann was doing with the part, we ultimately decided that Robin is Gina and that the recast would do more harm than good to the character. We'll be keeping an open mind about having Leann on the show in the future, but at this time, Robin Mattson is our Gina. Since shooting is just about to begin on the soap, nothing has had to be re-shot.

Also joining the cast:

as Steve Hall. Steve is a bit of a drifter who will be floating into the lives of Adriana Castillo and Samantha Capwell. Steve is in his 20s and has gone through life very much the hard way, bouncing from foster homes and harboring an off & on drug habit.

Jessica Dunphy will be stepping into the role of Adriana Castillo. We at RTSB think that Dunphy has that sparkle in her eye, that devilish quality that Marcy Walker's Eden always had. Adriana is very much her mother's daughter, and we'll find out soon enough that Chip Castillo is very much his father's son. Will we be seeing Chip anytime? Not in the beginning, but it's not out of the question. It's explained early on that Chip is living with his mother (Victoria) at the moment.

Warren Lockridge has also been cast.

Warren is a character who's importance will increase with time. There are some loose ends with that character that need tying up, such as who his father is. In has last stint on the show, Augusta revealed to Warren that Lionel is not his father. Hints were dropped that CC Capwell was his real father, but the paternity remained a secret. We'll be re-opening that can of worms once Louise Sorel & Nicholas Coster return full-time. Right now, they'll be with us in a guest capacity, popping in & out at times. Augusta & Lionel have re-located to London, and have done quite well for themselves. They've started a company, called Lockwright Hotels, which has taken off overseas. Will it's success in London eventually bring the company to the US? Never say never. Warren will not, however, be involved with BJ Walker. This is very much intentional. According to exec producer/head writer juniorz, the only 'Walker' you'll be seeing on our show is Marcy........

Finally, as promised, a sister has been cast for Sophia. The role of Elizabeth Armonti will be played by:

Unfortunately, that's the only picture I can find of Christine Tudor Newman (ex-Gwyneth, Loving) and it's quite dated. We're very excited to have Christine on board in this capacity. She's going to be a busy lady, as we have lots planned for her. I'm thrilled with the people we have in place for this entire storyline, as it's going to be front and center.

And one final character has been added: Joann Walsh, a businesswoman brought in to work in at Capwell by CC. The role will be played by:

We are delighted to have Kim in the cast. Though Joann will be weaved in to the fabric of the show, she won't be in the thick of things........ yet. She promises to have a lot of angles that will be exposed and Kim is perfect for this part.

So this will be the cast for the launch of RETURN TO SANTA BARBARA

CONTRACT CAST:

Warren Lockridge...........Grant Aleksander

CC Capwell....................Jed Allan

Angela Cassidy..............Nina Arveson

Ted Capwell..................Michael Brainard

Rafe Castillo.................Matt Cedeno

Mason Capwell..............Lane Davies

Pamela Conrad.............Carmen Duncan

Adriana Castillo.............Jessica Dunphy

Julia Capwell................Nancy Lee Grahn

Lily Blake.....................Paula Irvine

Dr. Edmund Lavery.......Charles Keating

Steve Hall....................Jared Leto

Samantha Capwell........Heather Lindell

Cruz Castillo................A Martinez

Gina Blake...................Robin Mattson

Sophia Capwell............Judith McConnell

Elizabeth Armonti.........Christine Tudor Newman

Joann Walsh................Kim Rhodes

Eden Castillo...............Marcy Walker

Keith Timmons............Tuc Watkins

RECURRING CAST

Margarita Cordova as Rosa Andrade

Nicholas Coster as Lionel Lockridge

Russell Curry as Det. Vic Boswell

Louise Sorel as Augusta Lockridge

Robert Thaler as Pearl Bradford