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Are you open to a permanent Jill recast?
- Yes! (69%, 11 Votes)
- No way! (31%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 16
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Poll: Are you open to a permanent Jill recast?
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I’m open to a recast to keep an iconic character(James Bond comes to mind) but, I think it is almost impossible to pull it off when someone has been playing the part for multiple decades. My sense of loyalty kicks in when it comes to an iconic main character like Jill. I can adapt to a new actress but, the change feels more like mourning a loss than embracing a new addition.
If Jess Walton needs to retire then a new Jill is fine and I really like this new one!
It would be hard to adjust to a new Jill so I voted no, but if they did it, I’m sure I’d come around.
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.