In a July 1998 interview with SID, Crystal Chappell said she had been in talks with GL for a new role (not sure what that would have been as Olivia wasn't created until about a year later), as well as taking over for Cynthia Watros in the role of Annie.

Lane Davies auditioned for the role of Jerry Jacks in 1998.

Amy Van Horne & Lisa Locrieo Were Up for the Lois recast when Lesli Kay was cast on GH in June 2004

Victoria Whyndham was supposed to be on Days in 2001 at Greta's ball when they had all the soap vets do cameos. However after reading the script & realizing she had no lines, VW backed out & Lesley Ann Down was cast instead.

SOD said the actors who were approached to play AMC's Eliot, the minister who was briefly involved with Brooke until she learned he'd been the drunk driver who killed her daughter Laura, were Dennis Parlato, Randolph Mantooth, and Vincent Van Patten.

Would you happen to have any articles about casting for Passions back in 1998-1999? I'm curious to know if Reily was going to use any big soap vets for the roles on that show.

I don`t know how true this is, but I`ve read that James Reilly wanted Melissa Reeves for Sheridan Crane.

Edited March 14, 201213 yr by KateW

I don`t know how true this is, but I`ve read that James Reilly wanted Melissa Reeves for Sheridan Crane.

I don`t know how true this is, but I`ve read that James Reilly wanted Melissa Reeves for Sheridan Crane.

It is kind of true haha. I know that there was a soaptalk interview where Melissa said that they were spreading rumors about her joining other soaps, and that Passions was one of them.

I could kind of see Melissa doing that show, but MacKenzie Westmore was the perfect Sheridan. I'd wish she would return to soaps, but i know shes doing well with her face off show.

Chip Mayer tested for the role of Santa Barbara's Dr. Scott Clark. They thought he was wrong for a doctor, but months later cast him as TJ.

It is kind of true haha. I know that there was a soaptalk interview where Melissa said that they were spreading rumors about her joining other soaps, and that Passions was one of them.

I remember a SOD cover in 1996 that had a blurb on Melissa Reeves joining B&B as Kristen Forrester.

When Lynn Herring was courted by NBC, she was offered either DAYS or Santa Barbara. She chose DAYS.

Do you mean ABC? LOL

Lynn played Lisanne Gardiner on DAYS for about a year, from 1992-1993. This was between GH stints.

Oh okay, i thought courted meant let go LOL, sorry about this.

Edited March 20, 201213 yr by yr9190

I wonder who they wouldve cast Lynn Herring as on Santa Barbara???

Lynn left GH in Feb 1992, so Im guessing Jodie Walker. The role Kim Zimmer Got

Edited March 20, 201213 yr by John

When Fiona Hutchinson left OLTL in spring 1991, SOD mentioned that Santa Barbara was talking to her about a role.

When Fiona Hutchinson left OLTL in spring 1991, SOD mentioned that Santa Barbara was talking to her about a role.

Wonder what that was? Kelly Capwell???