‘Days of Our Lives’ Interview: Why Brandon Beemer Returned To DOOL – Ken Corday Clears Up The Confusion
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“Days of Our Lives” fans have you wondered why Brandon Beemer stepped back into the role of Shawn Douglas Brady? Why did Jason Cook leave?
“DAYS” executive producer Ken Corday is setting the record straight. In the most recent issue of Soap Opera Digest Corday shared how the decision was made to make the lightening quick change from Jason Cook to Brandon Beemer in the role of Shawn.
Every effort was made to accommodate Jason Cook’s contract requests, and keep the integrity of the Shawn/Belle/Phillip in place. But, that wasn’t meant to be. Corday divulged that he wanted, more than anything, to sign Jason to a full-time contract following the actor’s return for “DAYS” 50th anniversary storylines and celebrations. However, Jason’s desire is to pursue television and movie projects outside the daytime drama led to the breakdown in contract negotiations.
Ken Corday revealed that all the way around everyone was disappointed that Cook decided not to return, but as fate would have it Brandon Beemer was available. If not for that bit of luck Corday says it would have been impossible to continue the storyline involving Shawn, Belle [Martha Madison] and Phillip [John Paul Lavoisier]. Look for Nadia Bjorlin’s to return as Chloe Lane. Viewers may see Chloe for only a short time at first. But rest assured Chloe Lane will be back in Salem to stir things up in early 2016 – probably in the spring.
“Days of Our Lives” fans what do you think of Brandon Beemer’s return as Shawn Douglas? Are you hoping Belle will reunite with him or cheering for Belle and Phillip? Wondering how Chloe will fit in and what trouble she will cause? Stay tuned “DAYS” fans!
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not thrilled that beemer is coming back but,,,, then again not thrilled with alot of the changes they have made! i wish jason could’ve stayed! reckon he chose not too
I am very happy for the return of Shawn & Chloe and hope to see great things happen in Salem in 2016. Have been watching since day 1 and love this show. On another note I wonder how Brandon Beemer and Nadia Bjorlin will handle being around each other again, they used to be a couple and now she is married & just had a baby, hope it won’t be too uncomfortable for the both of them. DOOL, PTB please keep up the good work
I like Belle and Shawn (Jason Cook) but I guess I am routing for Bell & Phillip he really loved her too its not the previous Phillip (Jay Kenneth Johnson ) but will give new Philip a chance hope to see Chemistry between these two.
I asked the exact same question that Pauline Ferrar asked about the dynamic between Brandon and Nadia when they both are on Days! Curious minds want to know.
If Jason Cook wants to pursue other interests, I’m glad Brandon Beemer is available. Lately the male recast have been considerably less attractive then their predecessors. Phillip Kiriakis, Will Horton, and even Chad DiMeira or Eric Brady are much different looking than the previous actors.
I love how the new Claire is a doppelganger for the old Belle (Kirstin Storms)0
Why bother, it may be time to say good bye. If not then don’t kill off everyone and bring in old characters played by unfamiliar actors.
Why bother, it may be time to say good bye. If not then don’t kill off everyone and bring in old characters played by unfamiliar actors.
Why can’t they keep couples together long term on these soaps?
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I really like Jason Cook in the role of Shawn, but Brandon Beemer is a good fit for the reboot. Don’t like the person they picked for the role of Phillip…choose another actor. Not that he’s a bad actor, I just don’t like him.