Members allmc2008 Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 The Actors are on the creative side of things for the most part. There job is to ACT. Granted, you have actresses like Cady and Robin who know A LOT about soaps. Regardless, few actors are a part of the business side of the production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris B Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 You post contradicts itself. You say nobody expected PP to revive these shows, so why would ABC have considered them when negotiating the contracts? I think it's pretty obvious that ABC didn't expect this to ever happen, so they did their own thing, which is fine. However, when PP *did* make it happen it was obviously going to be a fight. I personally don't think either are at fault. It's a unique situation that nobody predicted. I understand why GH wants to keep the characters and I understand why PP wants them, but only to an extent. I think PP should've gone into it wanting guest appearances and nothing more. These roles are valuable because of the proven popularity of the actors who play them. By trying to force the actors to do the PP shows, it probably soured what interest they may have had in it. I don't think these characters are make or break for the new show either. They need smaller casts and there are SO MANY legacy characters and types of new characters that could serve the same purpose on a full-time basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marceline Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 These actors get to sit home for a little while and collect a check. At my workplace those are called "vacation days." They get to sleep in, watch House of Cards on Netflix and maybe fix that leaky faucet or try a new restaurant. Oh the humanity. I don't see anybody being "forced." PP took back their property. The actors can join the productions or not. The choice is theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris B Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 PP wants the actors as well, which they've made clear. However, they never negotiated with the actors. They said they wanted tgem full time or ABC couldn't use the characters which is kinda like forcing the actors to do OLTL or possibly lose their jobd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marceline Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 Then I guess they'll have to start auditioning for other jobs. Like every other actor in the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris B Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 That isn't the point though. On their end they have contracts and they live across country. Nobody predicted this would happen which is why I don't think ABC or PP is at fault. However, I do think both sides are handling it poorly with their initial all or nothing stance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marceline Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 Help me out here. Since they have contracts these actors still get paid whether they appear or not, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jonathan Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 I will attempt to put this blame game to rest once and for all! <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hFWngq2L99o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris B Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 For now, but they could be dropped at the end of their contract cycle. I still stand by my opinion that the best thing for both shows would be to figure out what the actors want and go from there. Todd, for example, is useless as a recast. It's easier to recast Starr and John, but since people would know there was a possibility the actors they loved could've continued in the roles, the probably wouldn't be well received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 Any actor on a soap can be dropped every 13 weeks and soap actors know this. I hope they come to a compromise and llet them do both shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marceline Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 Stand still Jonathan, because I'm about to hug you. Hard. Then I'm going to slap you for putting that song in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alexisfan07 Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 I thought that's what this said when I scrolled by on my phone, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DavidsMuse Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 Has anyone bought/read the new AMC casting sides on Showfax for "Chelsea"? I don't have the heart to spend $7 on what probably will be another young character! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alexisfan07 Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 That's the Cassandra Foster recast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DavidsMuse Posted February 9, 2013 Members Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks alexis! Hopefully they'll find a really good actress to represent the younger Hubbards, since it appears Frankie won't be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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