B&B actor returns

[lucaslesann23]

Friday October 23rd Obba Babatundé returns as julius Avant

source: tvwatercooler

Edited October 20, 2020 by Dylan

[soapfan770]

I had hoped we had seen the last of that creep Julius after his last stand story back in 2017 but not surprised after Eric mentioned playing golf with him recently he’s pop up again, probably to chew Zende out for a day or something. 

[sheilaforever]

Finally! I hope Nicole is on her way back, too. But judging from the lack of announcements the touted return fo the Avants is nearly non-existent. Karla Mosley recently announced that she is not coming back

[soapfan770]

The one Avant I’d love to resurface is Sasha, the actress did so much with so little back in 2016. I still can’t get over how B&B absolutely squandered Mosley/Maya for a shock value twist that served little purpose. 

[Forever8]

I wanted so much for them to delve into Sasha's background with having a mother who suffered from mental instability. I wishful cast her as Telma Hopkins, Jackee Harry or Robin Givens for the role. However, I can't tell you the last time they've mentioned Sasha. 

[soapfan770]

Last time I remember seeing Sasha was at Zende & Nicole’s wedding and making peace with Nicole. Sasha gave off vibes to me possibly  a young Brooke first going after Zende and then Thomas briefly and Stephanie’s portrait rolling its eyes when Sasha talked that her portrait would be up there one day too. 
 

The last big Avant story was pretty gross and offensive; a sadistic Julius became transphobic again and plotted with a reluctant Nicole to take back/steal Lizzie away from Rick & Maya.  

[sheilaforever]

I loved Sasha, too. Especially

how Vivienne pronounced her name. Lol

 

she was a little spitfire and it works really well.

 

i didn’t hate those hints at Nicole going crazy - moreso the fact how the show wasted any potential with the Avants ever since 2017!?

[FrenchFan]

Vivienne was very good. I loved her. The show could have made so much better with them. As always, Brad Bell was awful.

[Markjeh]

What a random return. Why Julius? There aren't even any family members of his on-screen (that I can think of).

 

I don't remember the Sasha actress to be particularly good. Reign Edwards on the other hands was a true gift to the show and deserved so much more than she ever got.

 

I do agree with the sentiments I read on here (or elsewhere, not sure) that Zoe should've been Sasha coming back. But I guess the story with Wayne Brady couldn't have been played out that way (at least not as Sasha's bio dad). Actually Xander could've been a recast Zende as well and the characters would've tied into B&B's recent history much better. But I guess that doesn't really matter as Xander got wiped out pretty quickly and Zende is actually back now.

 

Looking back, as little story as they had, the Avants were actually great additions to the cast (+ Zende) that should've been used way more.