OLTL: OMFG, Fortieth Anniversary Spoilers From TV Guide

[DrewH]

Eh, I don't think so. I want to see Rex and Gigi develop a strong relationship first. Then, a few years from now, if they want to bring Adriana back, they should try and get Melissa Fumero. In the last few months, she has made the role of Adriana her own.

[EricMontreal22]

It's interesting that Carlivati seems to have a huge fondness for the mid 80s of OLTL (when he started on the show I think) and I'm fine with that as long as he continues to combine it with the Agnes Nixon/Michael Malone element of social storylines and a mix of social classes--not the "Rich and the Rich and the White and the White' as Erika Slezak complained OLTL became under Rauch

[chrishntr]

I just read on TV Guide site that Jessica Tuck had to bow out because of scheduling conflict, Megan was suppose to be Viki's guide into Heaven so instead of it being Megan, they are bringing back Erin Torpey, who is going to be playing Megan Victoria, Viki's grand-daughter.

[Y&RWorldTurner]

^I don't understand the reasoning behind that. So the original Jessica's dead daughter (who in real time is suppose to be like 10) is going to be played by the original Jessica, while the recast Jessica is still on the show?

[brimike]

WHOA!

WHAT?!

Hold on.

Erin Torpey is playing Jessica's deceased daughter?

This is either totally ridiculous and confusing... or frakking brilliant. And I really can't decide.

[Vee]

That is [!@#$%^&*] brilliant. It's not the first time the "dead child shown grown in Heaven" thing has been done. And it's a beautiful love letter to ES, who loves Erin T. like a daughter.

It's also a neat bit of symmetry - Megan's ghost came back to take Megan Victoria when Erin was in the role, and the daughter Erin's Jessica lost grew into her image.

[detroitpiston]

At least I get to see my Erin and Erika in scenes together again!

[ian]

Awww, I would have liked to see Megan!

[Ridge]

OLTL has ALWAYS been awesome at this and I'm sure it will be better under RC's pen. This sounds awesome and for sure it will be awesome to watch! Can't wait. I'm glad the show is carrying its momentum too and not just planning it in "batches" as most shows do.

[Gordon24]

Well you might get your wish because it was posted on another site (not yet confirmed) that other current actors will also be playing dual roles in the 40th celebration.

[MTSRocks]

Can we just trade the sensational Erin Torpey for the erratic Bree WilliamsON, PLEASE? Watching Torpey and Slezak share scenes, is going to make me dislike the current Jessica's work even more.

[JackPeyton]

god no.

[brimike]

I agree, JP.

We haven't seen Torpey act in... what? six or seven years?

It might surprise a lot of us to see her vs. Bree.

I love Erin, and she will always be toddler through late teenager Jessica.

But Bree is the adult Jessica. They sold me. I bought the ticket. I'm there.

[detroitpiston]

I love Bree but I agree. Watching Erin in scenes with ES again will make me miss her as Jessica even more than I already do.

[MTSRocks]

Well, I hope it included a return fare, because after Torpey hits the screen, you'll be wanting her back permanently.