We watch Y&R for the characters. And the stories. And we want the show to continue. Actors sometimes want to continue until they walk upstairs and say, “Good Night.” (Catherine). Y&R won’t recast her because her passing adds more to the storyline than not. Characters are recast for inside reasons (Michael Muhney). Adam lives on. Jack was recast years ago. We didn’t let him die. Jess Walton is a recast, and has become “the” Jill. I vote to keep the character, rather than be adamant that there is only one actor to play a role. So, too, Paul. Doug Williams… Read more »
Short answer – YES – recast an actor to keep a character.
Victoria
Heir Apparent
16 hours ago
I am in favor of a recast of Jill. If Jess Walton could FaceTime more often, that could have worked. Jill is a legacy character. She would be helpful in influencing the younger generation; Reed, Johnnie and Katie. If Jill and Billy would stay and work through their issues, Jill could be a support to Billy. Also, Jill needs to make it clear to Billy that he is her son and Cain’s is someone she is fond of. The impact of this would be greater if Jill is on my screen with her fellow actors and not on a phone… Read more »
Barbara Lynn Johnson
1 day ago
I voted…. yes.
MaryAnnV
1 day ago
I voted no way, but have to admit the actress who filled in was good as Jill. It may be inevitable at some point but if Jess Walton is up to doing it I prefer her as Jill.
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We watch Y&R for the characters. And the stories. And we want the show to continue. Actors sometimes want to continue until they walk upstairs and say, “Good Night.” (Catherine). Y&R won’t recast her because her passing adds more to the storyline than not. Characters are recast for inside reasons (Michael Muhney). Adam lives on. Jack was recast years ago. We didn’t let him die. Jess Walton is a recast, and has become “the” Jill. I vote to keep the character, rather than be adamant that there is only one actor to play a role. So, too, Paul. Doug Williams… Read more »
Short answer – YES – recast an actor to keep a character.
I am in favor of a recast of Jill. If Jess Walton could FaceTime more often, that could have worked. Jill is a legacy character. She would be helpful in influencing the younger generation; Reed, Johnnie and Katie. If Jill and Billy would stay and work through their issues, Jill could be a support to Billy. Also, Jill needs to make it clear to Billy that he is her son and Cain’s is someone she is fond of. The impact of this would be greater if Jill is on my screen with her fellow actors and not on a phone… Read more »
I voted…. yes.
I voted no way, but have to admit the actress who filled in was good as Jill. It may be inevitable at some point but if Jess Walton is up to doing it I prefer her as Jill.