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

[vanguard]

First Betty, then Anita, and now Rosalind? What is this?

[BetterForgotten]

From what @Errol said, Rosalind and Crystal were likely an “audition names” that MVJ screenshotted off of her computer with images of the actresses. 

[vanguard]

Miss Cash was also a singer by the way, so there's that.

[Paul Raven]

In light of the first 3 castmembers announced,looking forward to seeing the initial male casting announcements.

Edited September 20, 2024 by Paul Raven

[Maxim]

I like Anita best.

[Liberty City]

Time will tell, won't it?

[vanguard]

I REALLY want to see who will be playing the various roles of the men. And like I said before, I hope they don't alter or chicken out on the character description for Marcus.

[Paul Raven]

Thanks Michelle.

[BetterForgotten]

I wonder what the opening credits will be like - and will it be a theme song with lyrics sung by Tamara Tunie? 

I also wonder what the first week of episodes will be about. Will they kickoff with a big event like a wedding or even a political election? Or will it be more gradual and focused on setting up the domestic lives of these characters? A mix of both? 

[John]

[Jonathan]

Absolutely. For instance, if Debbi Morgan is cast and wants to travel from Maryland to work three days a week, I’m sure they would accommodate her. Tamara Tunie is likely getting similar flexibility, given all the projects she’s involved in. However, I believe newcomers or less established actors are likely required to adhere to the rule of living in Atlanta.

[Liberty City]

It seems like series regulars were mandated for the Atlanta residence, which begs the question: is Tunie a regular or a recurring player (for now)?

[Bright Eyes]

Make her the Macdonald Carey of the show and have her say some soapy introduction in the opening.

[John]

[BoldRestless]

TBH, I don't understand why they should require residency, as long as the actor is willing to fly out and not demand a special schedule. But if they must, I assume some of the actors will just rent a small apartment on paper and keep their primary home and travel back and forth.