GH: August 2024 Discussion Thread

[Liberty City]

Oh so lucky! 

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Thankfully, we now have our permanent Molly! Whew!

[carolineg]

OLDMolly looks surprisingly young in that photo lol.  I really didn't mind the first temp recast (sorry I already forgot her name).  KV has really impressed me lately though.  She's stepped up her game.  

[Contessa Donatella]

ARGH! Must you remind us?!!! 4 Mollys in 4 months, thank you, Haley Pullos. Have fun coming up with $8,000 to pay to the guy you smashed headfirst into.

Something Holiday, wasn't it?

[carolineg]

I know I have low key always defended HP because I really do hope she figures her ish out.  I sincerely can't imagine her playing current Molly and this story at all though.

[Liberty City]

The brunette did her no favours, but I'm pretty sure that headshot Soapcentral.com used was an older shot, too. And yes, I liked Mia Kriegel, too, and felt right when I was really beginning to feel like she understood Molly they recast. But, to me, Kristen Vaganos is now Molly and I'm so happy she's a series regular (and the first Molly to be). She emcompasses the younger side of the character from the years Haley Pullos was in the role, but also brings an adult-ness the role desperately needed.

Nor could I... I feel like we'd be watching a teenage Molly playing this story, and I don't think it'd read well in the same way Vaganos has played the role.

[carolineg]

I know I was one of the big detractors when they dumped Lexi and lost HP at a similar time, but I was wrong lol.  GH did a great job casting with KV and KM.  The story is stupid, but they are great in their roles.

[Contessa Donatella]

Fortunately we do not have to concern our pretty little heads about it. NLG tried & if she couldn't get a commitment to hiring her back, then, it's safe to say she ain't coming back at least as long as current mgmt, is managing. 

[Liberty City]

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 I knew Kate Mansi would smash it as Kristina the moment it was announced, and I haven't been proven wrong. The Pullos/Molly situation and its timeframe was super unfortunate, but we've finally found a groove for the Davis sisters, and I am hoping and praying we get some Davis time soon for all four ladies!

[carolineg]

I don't want to go down the HP road because I know you and I have varying opinions.  But I am glad they have found an actress that works and it would be difficult to imagine Haley playing Molly again at this point.

I was pretty sure Mansi would smash it too.  I just felt for Lexi after all the years.  I liked Mansi's Abigail and that's saying a lot because Abigail is a bit of a drip of a character, for lack of a better term lol.

[Contessa Donatella]

Never have I ever seen such fabulous, amazing acting in support of such a poorly written story! 

[carolineg]

They certainly are giving it their all.  And I think TB is doing fine as TJ unlike a lot of people here.  

[Contessa Donatella]

No problem, not at all. 

Absolutely!

It's interesting to me that Kate Mansi didn't want to sign a contract at DAYS & just did so at GH. 

Arguably, though, Kristina is a much better character, not a better person mind you, but definitely a better character to play. 

Some entity just gave him Performer of the Week. I thought it well deserved. 

[Liberty City]

The way Lexi Ainsworth was treated a second time was so unfortunate, yes. But since debuting, Mansi's take on Kristina has been a real joy to watch... and despite the revolving door of regimes (pre-strike and post-strike), she has taken on every challenge and done well with it.

[carolineg]

With everything we know about Days BTS I am not surprised Mansi jumped at a better offer.  From what I have heard from Mansi through the years, I don't think Abigail inspired her much.  Kristina seems to be a more interesting character for her to play.

Yeah, Mansi was clearly the right choice.  I just have a soft spot for Lexi.  I know she will forever look 15, but maybe she'll get jobs when she's 50 and still looks 15 

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It just makes me sad to think how many years they wasted Lexi/Kristina and the minute Mansi comes in it's front burner all the time.

Edited August 11, 2024 by carolineg

[Contessa Donatella]

Totally agree about DAYS BTS especially back then, possibly less so today. 

That's looking at the sunny side of the street.