Beyond the Gates: Premiere Date, Time Slot Set by CBS

[DramatistDreamer]

I didn’t see your response as a dismissal of those concerns at all. One of the things I appreciate most about this message board in particular is the fact that we can discuss these issues and I appreciate it being brought up. It is indeed early casting and I expect to see the spectrum of skin tones and shades represented. I also hope whoever is peeping our comments on this board will be reminded that we are mindful so they should also be mindful.

I admit, I didn’t pay much attention to the earlier character descriptions because I knew there would be some changes. I think of my own writing of characters and there are almost always changes.

[vanguard]

I agree with Darn's concerns to a degree also. Lots of dark skinned mega talent out there. Can we please see it more? Casting is certainly not complete with BTG, so hopefully some dark chocolate brothas and sistas will still be cast.

[BetterForgotten]

and Joseph’s new wife is Elizabeth, who many  of us were excited about and she seemed to be in the early Brooke Logan/Jill Foster vein. I’d say that character would be a good contrast to Dani and Anita, both probably dislike her and have an adversarial relationship with her. 

[Bright Eyes]

Just a simple and positive post to say how all these announcements today have only gotten me more excited for the show. I absolutely love that Tamara Tunie will be the face of Beyond the Gates. The title change is a good sign because for the US all the most successful soaps have a soapy title, whereas something simple like 'The Gates,' where it's just a place, have usually failed. I always found it interesting that UK was the opposite, but I digress. Anyway, they truly fed us well today and I couldn't be happier.

[DramatistDreamer]

I mentioned this upthread too.

[Liberty City]

Elizabeth is Joseph's fiancé after an extra martial affair, and a paralegal.

[DramatistDreamer]

 

[Soapsuds]

Same

I'm wondering if they trying for CBS recognition in some hires. 

Two of the three ladies announced were formerly from CBS soaps. 

As a long time CBS viewer...they are very familiar to me.

Edited September 19, 2024 by Soapsuds

[BetterForgotten]

Since Anita is a singer, here’s some of Tamara Tunie in singing action and talking about a cabaret show she did a few years back. She’s also theatrically trained, which I always thought made sense for this role. 

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[Taoboi]

Thank you @Errol for the titles on the main. I just woke up and the first name I saw was Tamara Tunie. OMG! YES, PLEASE. Just the right thing to wake up to because her history in soaps and the industry period is reason enough to tune in. 

 

And I see there's been more casting news and looks pleasing and very excited for the show even more now.

[Contessa Donatella]

I just love when you talk very fast as you post, too.

[vanguard]

Yep. Be fully prepared to see Anita in a singing scene or two from time to time.

[Paul Raven]

Would Mishael Morgan be interested/ available?

So many experienced soap actors out there.

[BetterForgotten]

Did we always know Anita/Betty was from Chicago? THR’s article gives that tidbit - MVJ is from Chicago herself, so I am assuming that Anita is at least partially based on one or more of her relatives.
 

Also a nice midwestern homage to the midwestern setting of the classic P&G soaps. 

Edited September 19, 2024 by BetterForgotten

[detroitpiston]

Announcing the casting on CBS Morning was really smart, I hope we continue to see this kind of network synergy for the promotion. I see the show is trending in the US on Twitter as well and not just on “For You” tab people often mistake as proper trending. This momentum is exciting.