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Post by flyboyla on Aug 10, 2021 4:20:29 GMT
A Days source confirms to TVLine that Melissa Reeves is eyeing a return to the role she played off and on for three decades. Her comeback is slated to take place around the holidays. News of Reeves’ return was first reported by Kelli Gustafson, manager of the JnJ Classic Days Instagram account. Soap vet Cady McClain (All My Children, As the World Turns) was tapped almost a year ago to step into the role, on a temporary basis, and made her debut in late October. (Reeves — who commutes from Tennessee to Los Angeles to shoot Days — reportedly had chosen not to return to the West Coast when the soap resumed production amid the coronavirus pandemic.)
McClain last appeared on-screen in March. Around that time, she told Soap Opera Digest that while “of course” she would be open to a more Days, “I also understand if they need their Missy back! I have complete understanding for that, too, so whatever is meant to be, I’m OK with it.” Days head writer Ron Carlivati meanwhile told Digest, “As far as I’m concerned, Jennifer will someday be back on canvas, regardless of who it might be.” That recast, which sources always stressed would not be permanent, came nearly three months after Reeves’ views on Black Lives Matter sparked a backlash among her co-stars and fans. Back in January 2020, it was revealed that Reeves “liked” several anti-BLM posts from right-wing activist Candace Owens on Instagram.
*****I was hoping Cady would get the gig full time but at least I’m happy that Jennifer is finally returning to the show. It also gives me a sigh of relief that Jack will be sticking around after all.
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Post by leafs27 on Aug 10, 2021 13:05:24 GMT
Good news Jennifer is coming back for sure, but indifferent to Missy. Of course she is iconic as Jennifer and it's always great to have the OG actress in a role, especially one that played the character for so long. But her personal views are gross and it's soured me on her as an actress for sure.
Cady did a great job and is a better actress, IMO. But glad Jenn will be back and likely more story for Jack as a result which is great.
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Post by flyboyla on Aug 10, 2021 23:42:41 GMT
It hasn’t been confirmed if this is just a one episode appearance or not. So, MR may not stay and leave the possibility of a recast. These part time actors on Days are really killing the storylines. But Corday is allowing Alison and Victoria to come and go as they please.
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Post by leafs27 on Aug 11, 2021 13:38:39 GMT
Seems like they can just come and go as they please. And frankly why not? Probably costs Corday less money and keeps the characters on the canvas. I mean, as great as it is to have Sami back even though we love to hate her, remember when she was on F/T and we got SO SICK of the Sami show? Perhaps this stops that from happening and keeps it fresher (even if it's Same Old Sami).
I wonder if they would just bring Jennifer back to have her announce she is leaving Salem for good???
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Post by glozone on Aug 25, 2021 15:45:17 GMT
Cady just posted a picture of her and Missy at the Emmys back in the day, with this message "Who would’ve guessed how our paths would cross so many years later? I feel so lucky and grateful to have stepped into the part of “Jennifer” on Days of Our Lives for a short while during a tough time. It’s an iconic role made so by her - through years of stellar performances and hard work. Let’s all wish her a very happy return to the DAYS family. @nbcdays @missyreeves #welcomeback"
And then Missy replied "I was more than excited and grateful that you stepped into such a crazy situation ❤️🙏🏻 you are so loved by so many and I have loved your work since we both began in Daytime❤️ love you Cady and cheers to Jersey girl hair🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 hope to see you on set directing me🙌🏻❤️🙌🏻❤️😘"
So, that seems to be that. Missy's seemingly for-real back.
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Post by flyboyla on Aug 25, 2021 17:55:10 GMT
Cady just posted a picture of her and Missy at the Emmys back in the day, with this message "Who would’ve guessed how our paths would cross so many years later? I feel so lucky and grateful to have stepped into the part of “Jennifer” on Days of Our Lives for a short while during a tough time. It’s an iconic role made so by her - through years of stellar performances and hard work. Let’s all wish her a very happy return to the DAYS family. @nbcdays @missyreeves #welcomeback"And then Missy replied "I was more than excited and grateful that you stepped into such a crazy situation ❤️🙏🏻 you are so loved by so many and I have loved your work since we both began in Daytime❤️ love you Cady and cheers to Jersey girl hair🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 hope to see you on set directing me🙌🏻❤️🙌🏻❤️😘"So, that seems to be that. Missy's seemingly for-real back. I actually enjoyed Cady on Days and had hoped that she would stay permanently. That said, Melissa Reeves originated the part and is Jennifer. She has undeniable chemistry with Matthew Ashford. And, she can’t be that horrible of a person if he’s working with her. He’s a very liberal person and does a lot of charity work. I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about him from some other cast members I’ve met over the years. So, cheers to the original Jennifer Rose Horton returning.
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Post by leafs27 on Aug 25, 2021 21:39:34 GMT
I am glad Jennifer is coming back but I did enjoy Cady in the role as well, I thought she was great and IMP a better actress than MR but that's just me.
I get MR is iconic in the role, just glad to have Jennifer back on the show in any capacity.
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