http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/days-casting-valerie-grant

 

The show released a casting call for Dr. Valerie Grant, described as a gorgeous African-American woman in her mid-50s. The casting notice reads: "Courage and perseverance are two character traits that people admire her for the most. And while her experiences might have hardened other people and made them cynical, Valerie has grown into a wise and compassionate person – who still occasionally gets tripped up by her own mistakes." In 1976, Valerie was paired with Julie's son, David Banning, marking soaps' first interracial romance. Valerie was last seen in Salem in 1982. The show is seeking experienced actors for the recurring role, which will begin taping in mid-to-late May. 

FINALLY.

 

The fan fiction in my head has always brought her back.

Don't get TOO excited, KMan.  Valerie is Black and not a Hernandez or DiMera.  Chances are, she won't receive much airtime or story.

Oh, I know not to expect much.

 

And with the way the show works an actress will be both cast and then out before the character even appears on screen because they tape 6,000 months in advance.

Edited April 4, 20169 yr by KMan101

But, on the plus side, at least Abe will be getting some again.  

Petronia Paley or Tamara Tunie are the only ones I can think of worthy of the role. 

But, on the plus side, at least Abe will be getting some again.  

Isn't he already with Maxine, @Khan? If so, I wouldn't mind to see Abe in a love triangle. Give the poor man something to do!

I don't think Maxine is even on the show anymore.

And I totally forgot about Maxine's Jane Pittman ass.

I don't think Maxine is even on the show anymore.

That sucks. I actually liked Maxine.

 

And I totally forgot about Maxine's Jane Pittman ass.

And I totally forgot about Maxine's Jane Pittman ass.

LOL!!

I know I shouldn't be but I'm very excited about this.  Anyway, I can imagine for the next six months or so that it's going to be good, until the reality comes around.  At least Josh Griffith won't be around to kill her off.

Well that's certainly unexpected! Kudos to them for at least trying. I look forward to her 2018 arrival. 

 

Although, I know we were all hoping and praying for Sarah Horton when we opened up this thread, right? Right?  

 

 

http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/days-casting-valerie-grant

 

The show released a casting call for Dr. Valerie Grant, described as a gorgeous African-American woman in her mid-50s. The casting notice reads: "Courage and perseverance are two character traits that people admire her for the most. And while her experiences might have hardened other people and made them cynical, Valerie has grown into a wise and compassionate person – who still occasionally gets tripped up by her own mistakes." In 1976, Valerie was paired with Julie's son, David Banning, marking soaps' first interracial romance. Valerie was last seen in Salem in 1982. The show is seeking experienced actors for the recurring role, which will begin taping in mid-to-late May. 

 

That's an interesting article SOD posted about the aborted storyline with David/Valerie. Sad how hateful so much of the American public can be, but I guess we can celebrate how long we've come, seeing how many interracial couples they've featured on B&B, Y&R, etc in more recent years. Especially in the case of B&B's Rick & Maya, where the "big deal" about their relationship had nothing to do with skin color. 

Edited April 4, 20169 yr by Gray Bunny

Whoa.

I cant get excited for any black character on this show.