Dan Feuerriegel traded in his Australian accent for a British one last year when he was cast in the role of Days of our Lives’ dashing Ej Dimera, who was raised in England. Prior to becoming a household name among soap opera fans, the actor was best known to TV audiences for his role as gladiator Agron in the Starz series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Spartacus: Vengeance, and Spartacus: War of the Damned. Recently, viewers have seen Ej be a rock in the life of his attorney Belle Black (Martha Madison), who’s been devastated that her husband Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) has fathered a son with troublemaking Jan Spears (Heather Lindell). TV Insider sat down with Feuerriegel to chat about his first full year in Salem, why he was glad he was taping for a few months before viewers knew for certain that he’d been cast, Ej’s relationship with Belle,...
- 6/15/2022
- TV Insider
Jan Spears, played by Heather Lindell, finally came out of her coma back in 2019 for the digital limited series Days of our Lives’ Last Blast Reunion. Soon after, she migrated back to the NBC daytime soap and has remained a thorn in Shawn’s (Brandon Beemer) and Belle’s (Martha Madison) side ever since. Her latest stunt — with Satan’s help — was to morph into Belle and seduce an unknowing Shawn. As viewers have learned, Jan’s now pregnant, presumably with Shawn’s baby! TV Insider chatted with Lindell about her irrepressible character, what she did in between Jan falling into a coma, and when she revived her antagonistic character. (Credit: NBC) You were off Days of Our Lives from 2005, when Jan went into a coma, until 2019. Why’d that take so long?! Jan’s a hoot! Heather Lindell: Thank you. I never thought I’d be back at the show.
- 4/5/2022
- TV Insider
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
Days of Our Lives fans are in for a treat! Deadline reports the 2000 season cast of the long-running NBC TV show is reuniting for a new digital series.
Called Last Blast Reunion, the 7-10 minute digital series is reuniting several castmembers from the 2000 season of the soap opera. The returning stars include Brandon Beemer, Martha Madison, Nadia Bjorlin, Heather Lindell, Aaron Van Wagner and Lindsay Hollister.
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Called Last Blast Reunion, the 7-10 minute digital series is reuniting several castmembers from the 2000 season of the soap opera. The returning stars include Brandon Beemer, Martha Madison, Nadia Bjorlin, Heather Lindell, Aaron Van Wagner and Lindsay Hollister.
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- 11/22/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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
1980: The Edge of Night's Raven took the witness stand.
1992: General Hospital's Robert said goodbye to Robin.
2009: Oltl's David found out Bo was his biological father.
2010: All My Children's Greenlee married David."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Another World, Lee told Mike Bauer (Gary Pillar) she had come to depend too much...
1992: General Hospital's Robert said goodbye to Robin.
2009: Oltl's David found out Bo was his biological father.
2010: All My Children's Greenlee married David."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Another World, Lee told Mike Bauer (Gary Pillar) she had come to depend too much...
- 2/25/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
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