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7 minutes ago, Soap-princess said:

As for Courtney Hope/Sally, I saw very mixed to bad reviews of her online. From what I’ve seen, her acting style is maybe a better fit for GH.  I could totally see her fitting into the show maybe 10 years ago around Jana, Amber, and Kevin, but not the talent that’s currently on the show. She will probably seem more dramatic and outshine many within this new crew and that’s an indictment on them not her. 

To me, they are playing her like some college-age neophyte and not a grown-ass 30-something woman. Which, to be fair, feels like an issue with Y&R’s entire under-50 canvas.

Michelle Stafford is so irritating to watch. Shame because she is actually gifted.

1 hour ago, Soap-princess said:

Anyways, how does people feel about Courtney Hope/Sally so far ok the show?

I’m underwhelmed by her introduction. Yes, she’s an ambitious go-getter, but she also comes across as a bit naive.
 

The focus on Abby/Chance is baffling. They should be a C-story at best.

From Buenos Aires  

1 hour ago, KMan101 said:

It's also boring. But some fans think the opposite of that is Pratt and his plotty writing. It can be interesting and compelling without being plotty and damaging. IDK. A balance can be found

Agreed. I’d fear an overcorrection.

Carlivati writes fan fiction. That said...

Given what we’ve seen of Y&R in recent years, I’d risk it. Speaking realistically, given the show’s track record of hires over the past 15 years, are there many better choices? He seems decent at managing up and writing within restrictions, and frankly I see a lot more praise from his work around these parts than I do for the other shows. 
 

I dunno: maybe this admission shows how little hope I have that Y&R will improve.

Yeah, it all feels like it’ll end up being a drive-by stint they just needed a warm body for. The problem, people actually give a sh!t about Lucas, and I don’t think they get that.

I thought Briana did a great job, and I’d love to see her in another role, but Amanda Setton all day every day.

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I’m sure it’d be a win-win for everyone to just hire Justin Gaston (if he’s available and wants it full time). Ok, granted, I’ve never seen the guy act lol, but he couldn’t do that much worse than the old stone-faced Vegas cowboy.

49 minutes ago, Chris B said:

Apparently Melissa’s husband who played Ben on Days is taking over temporarily. 

Oh that’s funny and convenient. Physically he looks a lot more like “Chance” than Danny Boaz. 

6 minutes ago, dragonflies said:

 

I wonder if he got a temp recast or was just written off for a bit. For as much as they play him, he’s not even in the opening credits.

Brandon P. Bell from Dear White People  

And that’s the thing. GH could have just said Ryan Carnes was no longer available, so they’ve recast the role for a short-term arc. Or simply that they’ve recast the role, period. Instead, we got nothing, which led to a lot of confused speculation when people saw a brand-new Lucas. (I think GH really underestimated viewer attachment to RC.) And the DC report creates more questions than it answers. 

2 minutes ago, janea4old said:

So he could be "here to stay" as an occasional recurring character.  Or "here to stay" on contract.  But either way, he's not a temp recast.

It’s just odd to use that terminology for a character who is barely used vs. a contract, long-term character like Sam or Brook Lynn. I suppose the show and Ryan Carnes have simply cut ties for the time being. The way this all has been handled and communicated is... curious, that’s all.

I’ll have to check that out tomorrow. Bev was magical.

He has a much more mature look than most of the actors who’ve played queer characters on soaps, certainly in recent years, but I’m not sure if he’ll get anything substantive to do.

Does this mean Lucas becomes a contract role? “Here to stay” would imply that, but GH is overrun with recurring characters.

Finally got an answer:

43 minutes ago, Vee said:

My ex, a doctor in NYC who's been working in the COVID/trauma ward for the bulk of the pandemic, has it. He's slightly older than me and has preexisting conditions. I'm just hoping for the best. It's nowhere near what others have lost or suffered, but I do worry about him.

 

Sorry to hear this. All the best for his strong recovery. Good thoughts.

NuLucas:

Old Lucas clip:

Do these people not know about condoms and birth control? 
 

NuLucas is great-looking (no RC, but still hot) but that’s a huge physical difference. Just very random to have this big tower of a man be called “Lucas” with no announcement.