Lots of cast cuts ahead, apparently

Lots of cast cuts ahead, apparently Jan 25, 2019 21:54:08 GMT coldenhaulfield likes this

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Post by stargazer1682 on Jan 25, 2019 21:54:08 GMT

Jan 25, 2019 20:42:08 GMT glozone said:

Yeah, it's definitely a big blow to the younger generation, especially since we're already losing Chad and Abby first. Of the six departing, the average age is 33. Greg Rikaart is the only one over 40, and he's barely over 40. Now, don't get me wrong, losing Chad and Abby (plus the TC drama) always made it seem like Stefan's time would be limited. And Leo doesn't feel like a character meant to stick around long-term. And Tripp and Claire's departures make sense based on how they're used. Really, my only real gripe is Chloe.

This leaves 10 contract members under 40 and 15 over 40 (if we count Stacy Haiduk). This dichotomy gets bigger when you include recurrers which feature the likes of John Aniston, the Hayeses, Wally and Judi.

Maybe they intend to load up on an all new set of teens? I dunno.

Huh, I didn't even notice Olivia (Claire's) name; and didn't know the name of the actor who plays Trip.
Yeah, that seems like a blow to the show too. I can't say from what I've read about their stories that they've been used all that effectively, but still, the show's had a horrible track record cultivate new generations (or new characters in general). I liked Trip, for the most part, but I think it was more the actor than anything; my first thought the very first time I saw him on the show and playing opposite Stephen was that he should have been Joey, rather than contriving a child (in his 20s) with Ava.

I feel bad for Olivia losing her job, but I never cared for her as Claire; and more so hated that they aged Shawn and Belle's daughter so much. It's one instance I'd support them de-aging a character, because that was a huge mistake. The fact they didn't develop her character well either didn't help.
Did she ever stop randomly breaking into song or being concerned about how many followers she had?