For the first time since I started doing Wishful Castings for Daytime Confidential, I am stumped as to who could possibly fill an exiting actor's shoes, er boots. Amanda Setton has made such an impression as One Life to Live's Kim, that my mind is drawing a blank as to who could readilly take on the role following the talented starlet. Setton, in her mid-twenties, has the chops of actresses at least a decade her senior. If Kim were 10 to 15 years older I would have a handful of names who could quickly assume the role with little problem, names like Wendy Moniz, Tamara Braun or Alicia Minshew, but the sad fact is, there aren't many actresses in Setton's age range who could do the role justice. What do you think?
Who in the world can follow Amanda Setton as Kim Andrews?
Comments
12 February 2010
2 days 17 hours
Sorry, people....I don't understand the conniption fit!!!! The show still has plenty of comic relief with Dorian, David Vickers and Mitch Lawrence!! When he's not being absolutely REPREHENSIBLE (trying to rape his own daughter, fondling dead bodies, UGH!!!) he is actually pretty damn funny!!! I actually have not watched OLTL much lately, and only caught a little bit of Setton's performances.
I must admit that most of her scenes were with that HORRIBLE Stacy character, whom I LOATHED, so I was so busy trying not to vomit at how silly and contrived Stacy was to really appreciate her performances, so perhaps I am not qualified to judge, but I just don't get the big hoopla!!
When Robin Strasser, Erika Slezak, Hillary B. Smith or Gina Tognoni quit, THAT'S when I will freak out!!!!
19 November 2007
3 hours 24 min
Nan Zhang
21 February 2010
3 years 12 weeks
Let's age the character of Kim to be played by the one and only JESSICA LECCIA! The character could then interface with a diversity of age groups.
7 January 2008
1 week 7 min
My thoughts exactly!!
3 November 2009
1 year 30 weeks
we can be a minority of 2, maxsmom...ita!!
7 May 2008
1 day 7 hours
To tell you I am disappointed to hear this news is an understatement! BUT I feel Kim is OLTL newest version of TINA LORD. Heck she reminds me more of Tina then Flash EVER DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This girl has a presence that is undeniable! She has a spunk about her that is likeable even when she is behaving badly. This is a trait that is not always found by all actresses. I think Alexa H had it when she played Babe-- but it was lacking by her recast. So if they recast-- which I think they should-- it needs to be by an actress who can pull that off!!!!!!!!!!!
I was also surpirsed to learn that Amanda is only 25 years old-- she has a mature look about her. Those that are saying dont recast and give more time to Renee and Nigel are kinda in fantasy land. I say that cause these shows are all trying to give older vets less screen time and fill the air time with younger cast members. So if they dont recast Kim- they will only bring on a newer character who is in her 20's who gets the screen time.
I have a few ideas of possible recasts:
I agree with the post who suggested Heather Lindell - as a possible recast. Her and FF (gigi) have played Friendemies in the past!
I also think Erin Hershey would work in this role- if she dyed her hair. Erin looks younger then her actual age. And she has the ability to be likeable even when she is bad!
And finally - I think one nice thing about OLTL being one of the only shows filmed in NYC is they have a chance to draw some big Broadway stars to the show. I think EDEN ESPINOSA of Brooklyn, RENT and WIcked could fit the role well also.
It's too bad that this role is for someone in their late 20's -- cause I'm sure ABC would love to find a way to have Alicia M join OLTL in some way-- and she could work in this role too. BUT she is about 7 years too old! :( too bad!!! I would have rather seen her join the cast as Kim then have Kendall come to town!
28 January 2009
2 hours 50 min
I love Amanda Setton in the role and honestly don't think anyone else can do it justice. I vote that OLTL at this point should just concentrate on writing for the rest of the cast instead of bringing in any other newbies. I really wanted to see the Kim/Clint storyline. Despite her age I think AS could've pulled it off. Not sure if any of the other actresses in this poll could pull it off.
21 February 2009
1 week 1 hour
Why does anyone care about this newbie?! I'm more concerned that this show get it together and get some real actors back and front and center.......The current airhogs have plummeted this show's ratings! Get rid of them and let's see ES, RSW, RS, SH, GT, KDP, HBS, KA. Bring back Todd, RJ, Hank, Vange, Max, Patrick, Joey, Cassie, Andrew.
14 December 2008
6 days 4 hours
I was going to say that Amanda Setton was the only Kim, but since you mentioned Eden Reigal I have to ago with her! She would be amazing!
18 February 2009
3 hours 46 min
Eden Reigel would never happen. First of all, she's too closely associated as Bianca (I refer to my hypothesis that ABC waits at least two years before putting well-known actors into new roles, unless their soap is cancelled, as in Kelly Monaco). Second, Eden left AMC to go to California. She's not going to go to the one NY soap left, when he comfort soap is right in her backyard.
14 August 2009
3 years 12 weeks
She can't be re-cast. She brought an emotionally agility and authenticity to the part that I can't imagine anyone replacing. Her acting can be funny one moment, then heartbreaking the next. No re-cast! Maybe she'll return one day for a few weeks once she's made it big! I'm so bummed out she's leaving!
14 March 2009
6 hours 32 min
Elena Goode (ex Jade ATWT). I've heard raves about her work. Even going so far as to liken her to a younger Sarah Brown