Just now, dragonflies said:

I don't remember her as Rachel Gannon, what years did she play her??

She was Rachel in 2009-10. She was very well-received but sadly let go in the minority purge in the spring of '10. The only Rachel recast HBS approved of!

Edited September 19, 20241 yr by Vee

1 minute ago, Vee said:

I'm going to have to review the character sketches for the two daughters. Not sure where to look.

I've never been big on KM but Tunie is a huge get. I wasn't sure she'd ever do daytime again. Daphnee of course I love. (It means she can’t be tentpole Rachel Gannon Buchanan in the OLTL revival in my head that is never ever happening, but oh well.)

Descriptions for them were never fully released. Only the husband of Daphnee's Nicole and the daughter of Karla's Dani were. There's Sam:

“Sam” is a brilliant plastic surgeon. He works out of Garland Memorial and also runs an ultra-exclusive private practice that he opened with his long-time friend and fellow plastic surgeon, Lester Fine. Sam has created an impeccable life which includes having an impeccable wife whom he cherishes. They got through a rough patch, but now, Sam sleeps well at night. He’s secure that the past will never disrupt his current perfect world.

• Sam is Nicole's surgeon husband

https://www.tvinsider.com/1148106/the-gates-characters-casting-cbs/

And there's 

“Cheryl” is a Black female in her early 20s. She has been a successful fashion model since she was 18 even though she’s been reluctant to work in that field. Cheryl has been tasked with recreating the world that her mother, Sara, gave up. While modeling may not be her desire in life, Cheryl has made a good deal of money. She has a dream to design a line of purses, building her brand in the process, and eventually design a chic but affordable clothing line. Cheryl’s no stranger to coke, which she considers to be the perfect drug. Cheryl, however, can put it down whenever she wants…

• Cheryl is Dani's daughter, although you can see that Dani used to be named "Sara"

https://www.tvinsider.com/1151054/the-gates-new-characters-descriptions-cbs/

Thanks, Errol.

I love this title card!

 

Wait, Karla Mosley has a 20 yo daughter on this show?!

Tamara Tunie is a huge get and speaks to the promise of the show since ATWT did her dirty and she stays booked and busy yet she’s back on daytime.

DD was a great Rachel and Karla Mosley has…also been on daytime. I kid, she was pretty good when B&B let her play evil. Of course they wasted it.

The only thing that gives me pause is the casting of three light skinned actors…CBS in particular seems a fan of the paper bag test BUT they all have history in daytime and are playing family so I’ll let them cook.

Also love the new title and logo treatment. Big fan of soap titles that say something.

Edited September 19, 20241 yr by Darn

7 minutes ago, Vee said:

I'm going to have to review the character sketches for the two daughters. Not sure where to look.

I've never been big on KM but Tunie is a huge get. I wasn't sure she'd ever do daytime again. Daphnee of course I love. (It means she can’t be tentpole Rachel Gannon Buchanan in the OLTL revival in my head that is never ever happening, but oh well.)

What? Not on GL or on B&B as MAYA?!!! I am shocked.

2 minutes ago, Vee said:

Wait, Karla Mosley has a 20 yo daughter on this show?!

Yes, based on the description for Dani:

As for Nicole's sister, Dani (Mosley), she's a former model turned "momager" who gave up her career for love. As the Dupree family's wild child, the free-spirited, headstrong and uninhibited Dani dropped out of school to pursue a high-flying modeling career, and she has always marched to the beat of her own drum.

https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2024/09/michele-val-jean-cbs-the-gates-retitled-beyond-the-gates

1 minute ago, Darn said:

The only thing that gives me pause is the casting of three light skinned actors…CBS in particular seems a fan of the paper bag test BUT they all have history in daytime and are playing family so I’ll let them cook.

I wouldn't be shocked if they go after Tabyana Ali if GH lets her go. ABC would be very stupid to stay the course with General Whites, but here we are.

1 hour ago, Toups said:

THR: CBS Daytime Soap ‘Beyond the Gates’ Casts Three Lead Roles

Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley will play lead roles in the soap — which also has a new title, adding “Beyond” to its former name The Gates — that’s set to premiere in early 2025. Beyond the Gates will be the first daytime drama centered on Black characters since NBC’s Generations in 1989, and the first such hour-long show ever.

 

Beyond The Gates or just BTG as the acronym? Well now.

4 minutes ago, Darn said:

The only thing that gives me pause is the casting of three light skinned actors…CBS in particular seems a fan of the paper bag test BUT they all have history in daytime and are playing family so I’ll let them cook.

We come in all shapes, sizes and colors. If you met them in person, you wouldn't necessarily say this. The camera always lightens people up.

I Have a feeling Obba Babatunde might be on the show too given some stuff he and MVJ have tweeted to each other in the past 

54 minutes ago, Faulkner said:

@DramatistDreamer: bat signal! Tamara Tunie.

I love this for TT. MVJ making a top boss choice right out of the GATES. 😉

As an Alien series stan I would prefer they nab hot-ass Ricco Ross (who was on GH last year).

3 minutes ago, Errol said:

We come in all shapes, sizes and colors. If you met them in person, you wouldn't necessarily say this. The camera always lightens people up.

I know what colors we come in, Errol. And I’ve watched all three of those actors on television for years, in what world are they not lightskinned? Lmao