Keep calm; ‘Days of Our Lives’ is in fact carrying on. NBC Entertainment chairman Paul Telegdy confirmed at the Television Critics Assn. press tour that the long-running daytime drama will be returning for another season on NBC.
“We’re in the middle of knowing very soon [whether] ‘Days of Our Lives’ is going to carry on,” said Telegdy. “We love it. Millions of Americans watch it every week. … I know this will be good news for the fans. I know that someone [at the network is] going, ‘You can’t say that,” but we are of course carrying on with ‘Days of Our Lives.'”
That follows news in November that the entire cast of the series had been released from their contracts. Not long after that, however, sources told Variety that the series was nearing a deal for a renewal for Season 56.
“Days of Our Lives,” one of the few daytime soap operas still on the air,...
“We’re in the middle of knowing very soon [whether] ‘Days of Our Lives’ is going to carry on,” said Telegdy. “We love it. Millions of Americans watch it every week. … I know this will be good news for the fans. I know that someone [at the network is] going, ‘You can’t say that,” but we are of course carrying on with ‘Days of Our Lives.'”
That follows news in November that the entire cast of the series had been released from their contracts. Not long after that, however, sources told Variety that the series was nearing a deal for a renewal for Season 56.
“Days of Our Lives,” one of the few daytime soap operas still on the air,...
- 1/11/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives” is nearing a deal for a renewal for a 56th season at NBC.
According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the deal for the new season is not done yet but all signs point to it being closed soon. The news comes less than two weeks after it was reported that the entire cast of the series had been released from their contracts, which some took as a sign the show was coming to an end.
“Days of our Lives” is produced by Corday Productions, Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television. It is executive produced by Ken Corday, Greg Meng and Albert Alarr, with Ron Carlivati as head writer.
NBC and Sony Pictures Television declined to comment. Reps for Corday Productions did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.
The daytime drama has run for over 13,000 episodes since...
According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the deal for the new season is not done yet but all signs point to it being closed soon. The news comes less than two weeks after it was reported that the entire cast of the series had been released from their contracts, which some took as a sign the show was coming to an end.
“Days of our Lives” is produced by Corday Productions, Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television. It is executive produced by Ken Corday, Greg Meng and Albert Alarr, with Ron Carlivati as head writer.
NBC and Sony Pictures Television declined to comment. Reps for Corday Productions did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.
The daytime drama has run for over 13,000 episodes since...
- 11/21/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Days of Our Lives television future may be uncertain, but the long-running NBC soap will get something of a digital lifeline when Last Blast Reunion launches on the Dool App Nov. 29.
See a teaser for the short-form digital streaming series below.
Currently set for eight 7-10 minute weekly episodes, Last Blast Reunion will reunite nine characters from Dool‘s 2000 season. Premise is a class reunion, and original actors set for return are Brandon Beemer, Martha Madison, Nadia Bjorlin, Heather Lindell, Aaron Van Wagner and Lindsay Hollister. Newcomers Teressa Liane and Chadwick Hopson have been added as recasts of Mimi Lockhart and Kevin Labert, respectively.
At least one additional Dool cast member is expected to take part.
The news follows the recent announcement that the TV soap had released its actors from their contracts.
Dool co-executive producer Greg Meng said in a statement today, “We are excited to bring together some...
See a teaser for the short-form digital streaming series below.
Currently set for eight 7-10 minute weekly episodes, Last Blast Reunion will reunite nine characters from Dool‘s 2000 season. Premise is a class reunion, and original actors set for return are Brandon Beemer, Martha Madison, Nadia Bjorlin, Heather Lindell, Aaron Van Wagner and Lindsay Hollister. Newcomers Teressa Liane and Chadwick Hopson have been added as recasts of Mimi Lockhart and Kevin Labert, respectively.
At least one additional Dool cast member is expected to take part.
The news follows the recent announcement that the TV soap had released its actors from their contracts.
Dool co-executive producer Greg Meng said in a statement today, “We are excited to bring together some...
- 11/20/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
For fans that just can’t get enough “Days of Our Lives,” a digital series called “Last Blast Reunion” is premiering on The Dool app on Black Friday.
Set in 2000, the digital series will feature characters played by the original actors who were in the roles at that time, as well as the surprise return of a fan favorite yet to be announced. Returning actors include Brandon Beemer (“Shawn Brady”), Martha Madison (“Belle Black”), Heather Lindell (“Jan Spears”), Aaron Van Wagner (“Jason Welles”), Nadia Bjorlin (“Chloe Lane”) and Lindsay Hollistar (“Susan Adamson”).
The role of “Mimi Lockhart,” originally played in the broadcast series by Farah Fath, will be played in “Last Blast Reunion” by Teressa Liane. The role of “Kevin Lambert” will be played by Chadwick Hopson, who replaces Brett Lawrence and Robert Benvenisti.
Also Read: Days Numbered for 'Days of Our Lives'? It's the Lowest-Rated Daytime Soap This Season...
Set in 2000, the digital series will feature characters played by the original actors who were in the roles at that time, as well as the surprise return of a fan favorite yet to be announced. Returning actors include Brandon Beemer (“Shawn Brady”), Martha Madison (“Belle Black”), Heather Lindell (“Jan Spears”), Aaron Van Wagner (“Jason Welles”), Nadia Bjorlin (“Chloe Lane”) and Lindsay Hollistar (“Susan Adamson”).
The role of “Mimi Lockhart,” originally played in the broadcast series by Farah Fath, will be played in “Last Blast Reunion” by Teressa Liane. The role of “Kevin Lambert” will be played by Chadwick Hopson, who replaces Brett Lawrence and Robert Benvenisti.
Also Read: Days Numbered for 'Days of Our Lives'? It's the Lowest-Rated Daytime Soap This Season...
- 11/20/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
“Days of Our Lives” is launching a new digital series, entitled “Last Blast Reunion,” on the Dool App Nov. 29.
This streaming series will bring nine beloved characters from the 2000 season of the NBC daytime drama back together for a special Salem High class reunion. Brandon Beemer, Martha Madison, Nadia Bjorlin, Heather Lindell, Aaron Van Wagner and Lindsay Hollister are all reprising roles, while Teressa Liane and Chadwick Hopson have been added in recasting.
Beemer will portray Shawn Douglas Brady, who he has played in the linear series since 2006; Madison is Belle Black, who she has played since 2005; and Bjorlin is Chloe Lane, a role she originated in 1999. Lindell reprises her 2004-05 role of Jan Spears, while Van Wagner returns as Jason Welles, a part he played from 2000-07; and Hollister revisits her 2001 role of Susan Adamson. Liane has taken over the role of Mimi Lockhart, previously portrayed by Farah Fath,...
This streaming series will bring nine beloved characters from the 2000 season of the NBC daytime drama back together for a special Salem High class reunion. Brandon Beemer, Martha Madison, Nadia Bjorlin, Heather Lindell, Aaron Van Wagner and Lindsay Hollister are all reprising roles, while Teressa Liane and Chadwick Hopson have been added in recasting.
Beemer will portray Shawn Douglas Brady, who he has played in the linear series since 2006; Madison is Belle Black, who she has played since 2005; and Bjorlin is Chloe Lane, a role she originated in 1999. Lindell reprises her 2004-05 role of Jan Spears, while Van Wagner returns as Jason Welles, a part he played from 2000-07; and Hollister revisits her 2001 role of Susan Adamson. Liane has taken over the role of Mimi Lockhart, previously portrayed by Farah Fath,...
- 11/20/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
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