She's definitely been the highlight of the aftermath of the reveal episodes so far for me. If anyone needs to be reminded that AS used to, can, and STILL knows how to act, they just have to watch those episodes. I just got through the majority of her confrontation scenes with Lois and they are giving. I didn't even realize Rena looked tired and no makeup in the Q kitchen (great acting choice) because I'm totally into the scenes. 

Really do enjoy Setton as an actress and have since Gossip Girl tbh, that’s never been my issue.

Just now, Antoyne said:

Really do enjoy Setton as an actress and have since Gossip Girl tbh, that’s never been my issue.

Exactly how I feel. She's a strong dramatic actress, but this attitude about content and wardrobe gets in the way. It's mid-June and she's dressed all in black and buttoned up like Port Charles is dealing with a blizzard.

43 minutes ago, Vee said:

Setton has always been a solid BLQ recast. I was very excited when she came in to make the role a substantial lead finally. I think she's done a good job in this storyline. But the restrictions and issues have taken a toll not just physically but at times on how she plays the character and certainly how the show writes her. So if she can't see her way clear to loosening up with the material and how Brook Lynn appears, I would regretfully recast.

I think it makes me more salty because I was excited about her casting too.  I still think she's a good actress and a beautiful woman, but I don't think she gets Brook Lynn anymore.  It's not Amanda Setton playing herself as a 40 year old 1990's housewife.  It's Brook Lynn Quartermaine!!

I would not be regretful, not at all. There are many acting jobs where romance is not an issue. She should look into that! 

I don't even think romance or sex scenes are even the main issue here.  JS/AS/Brook/Chase aren't some sort of fire match and need to make out all the time.  It's multiple things piling up for me.  She doesn't dress the part, she doesn't like love scenes, she plays BLQ the way she wants to.  It's more the sum of the equation than the individual parts.  Amanda is lucky she's a good actress, has a decent fanbase and is a friend of Frank's.  I personally would give Brook a break and re-evaluate in 6 or 9 months to see if Amanda is more willing to up her game and recast if not.  

Honestly, seeing Setton's original debut (and then Brianna Lane's tenure) and now seeing Setton now... it's a complete change in her acting/characterisation of Brook Lynn... and not in a positive way. I'm team #RecastBLQ or simply write the role out.

Look at this, TikTok persona. Isn't  he a dead ringer for Josh Swickard. I did a double-take. 

21 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

Honestly, seeing Setton's original debut (and then Brianna Lane's tenure) and now seeing Setton now... it's a complete change in her acting/characterisation of Brook Lynn... and not in a positive way. I'm team #RecastBLQ or simply write the role out.

Leon or Lane could easily take over until the show decides something permanently.   I don't think either is actually better than Setton as far as acting, but I think they both would be excited to take the role back.  It could give BLQ more energy and vitality.   Anyhow, after Gio accepts Brook and Dante as his parents in a month I would rest, break, give a long honeymoon to Chase/BLQ and decide where the characters are going.  Nothing dramatic or crazy.  Just a breather to figure out what they are doing next and if it's recasting that's fine.

14 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Leon or Lane could easily take over until the show decides something permanently.   I don't think either is actually better than Setton as far as acting, but I think they both would be excited to take the role back.  It could give BLQ more energy and vitality.   Anyhow, after Gio accepts Brook and Dante as his parents in a month I would rest, break, give a long honeymoon to Chase/BLQ and decide where the characters are going.  Nothing dramatic or crazy.  Just a breather to figure out what they are doing next and if it's recasting that's fine.

I feel like Léon might be done with it, based on some [now deleted] social media posts I remember seeing, but yes, Lane could easily step back into the role if asked, I am sure.

2 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

I feel like Léon might be done with it, based on some [now deleted] social media posts I remember seeing, but yes, Lane could easily step back into the role if asked, I am sure.

I thought I read Leon was interested in coming back, but it's been years lol.   She should sue GH for her entire 2010-11 run.

10 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I thought I read Leon was interested in coming back, but it's been years lol.   She should sue GH for her entire 2010-11 run.

She totally should. 🤣 And then Y&R for saying the things they said.

5 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

She totally should. 🤣 And then Y&R for saying the things they said.

Didn't Y&R say she was fat basically?  Because Adrianne Leon is totally someone I thought was fat😂  Was she a small instead of an extra small?

3 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Didn't Y&R say she was fat basically?  Because Adrianne Leon is totally someone I thought was fat😂  Was she a small instead of an extra small?

Mm-hmm; supposedly, that was attributed to her firing but was never a confirmed thing.

5 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

Mm-hmm; supposedly, that was attributed to her firing but was never a confirmed thing.

I always liked Leon.  Not sure why GH or Y&R hated her.