‘Days of Our Lives’ Interview: Why Brandon Beemer Returned To DOOL – Ken Corday Clears Up The Confusion

“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” 50^th 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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