ATWT: Andy Dixon Recast?

[Faulkner]

Forgive me if this had been posted already, but I found this on Van Hansis' board (http://z13.invisionfree.com/vanhansis/inde...?showtopic=4359):

[Dan]

Later, when Hogan was writing the show he wanted to bring SDF back in a major storyline, but TPTB at the time, who never liked the actor, nixed the idea.

:Cough Cough: LUCY JOHNSON :cough cough:

[Chris B]

I think it's horrible the way Scott was treated, especially since he remains very popular with the fans. Why didn't they like him? I recall reading he wasn't hunky enough, but I thought he was good looking, a good actor and perfect for the role.

This recast will be yet another new character with a familar name. Lets hope he's better than nuChris, although that won't be too difficult. Charity Rahmer is better than nuChris.

[David_Vickers]

The IMDB link is a dead link. ATWT should bring back Scott DeFrietas as Andy, and should re-cast Dusty as well, or bring back Brian Bloom as Dusty.

[stenbeck212]

I'd rather see Scott De Freitas back for a short visit instead of letting a new guy play Andy for an extended period. Even if they found a "hunkier" actor, they'd probably subject Andy to the character assassination that almost every recasted part has suffered on Goutman's watch.

[Faulkner]

Sorry, the link should be working now...the actor's name is Michael McLafferty. It's sad that they treated Scott DeFreitas so badly. He was one of the best young actors on soaps. I think he's way too earthy, complicated, and VULNERABLE an actor to fit into the blank-slate, leading man soap mold. Word is he wouldn't even want to come back at this point.

[stenbeck212]

At the P&G board, there's word that Scott found fulfillment in the real estate industry.

[koos]

Oh please god no! ATWT is *horrible* when it comes to recasts. Plus, they'd probably make Andy really unsavoury or something.

[David_Vickers]

I liked Michael McLafferty from his short stint on GH. however, he looks more suitable for a Dusty re-cast to me. He might be good as Andy, I don't know. I'd rather see Scott DeFreitas back or someone who looked more similiar to Scott. As long as ATWT doesn't radically change Andy's personality, a recast may work. It may be DeFreitas's decision not to return since he's now in real-estate and he's enjoying that.

[Khan]

Yeah. As if this George Eads-alike would have anything in common looks-wise w/ Kathryn Hays' Kim or Larry Bryggman's Dr. John.

[stenbeck212]

Yeah, IF he isn't swigging beers at Metro like he never spent a day in rehab.