Days of Our Lives” likes to keep in in the family. The soap recently recast the role of Theresa Donovan with none other than Emily O’Brien. Of course, this was surprising as O’Brien had been portraying the role of Gwen since 2020.
03.10.2023 - 17:47 / hollywoodnewsdaily.com
Days of Our Lives” fans are used to seeing recasts in Salem. It’s all part of the soap opera experience. However, the Peacock series is forcing viewers into one of the wildest recasts of all time, and many aren’t happy, including the cast member who was replaced.According to Decider, Jen Lilley, who has played Theresa Donovan on and off for several years is being recast.
This isn’t shocking news to many fans, as the actress made the announcement about her recast weeks ago. However, what is shocking is who is replacing her. “Days of Our Lives” has opted to write off the character of Gwen, played by Emily O’Brien.
Instead, O’Brien will now move over into the role of Theresa. Meanwhile, the recast is one of the most shocking in “DOOL” history, and many fans aren’t happy about it. It looks like “DOOL” really is cleaning house with it’s characters.Yes, viewers love Emily O’Brien, and aren’t blaming her for doing what the show asked.
However, it seems wild to many fans that the soap opera could swap out Theresa for Gwen without a thought. Jen Lilley is a beloved cast member, and fans have grown to really root for Gwen. If a recast was necessary, why not find a new actress to play Theresa and allow O’Brien to continue to portray Gwen, the role she originated?After it was confirmed that Jen Lilley’s character Theresa Donovan was being recast with her co-star Emily O’Brien, the actress spoke out publicly.
Of course, she wasn’t happy with the way that “Days of Our Lives” handled the situation. “Top to bottom, it was just not handled the right way,” she said, per Deadline. “Everybody was mad, because everybody was kind of lied to.”However, Lilley has made it clear that she holds no ill feelings towards O’Brien.
Days of Our Lives” likes to keep in in the family. The soap recently recast the role of Theresa Donovan with none other than Emily O’Brien. Of course, this was surprising as O’Brien had been portraying the role of Gwen since 2020.
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Days of Our Lives” is turning up the drama on-screen and off-screen this fall. The long-running soap opera has fans in a complete tizzy after they cut one beloved actress and recast her with an already established cast member. The photos have been released, and fans are not letting this shocking recast go over quietly.“Days of Our Lives” fans have really only ever seen Jen Lilley in the role of legacy character Theresa Donovan.
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