Young And The Restless News: Jessica Collins Joins Hot New TV Show

Soap alums Jessica Collins (ex-Avery on The Young and the Restless) and Melissa Leo (ex-Linda on All My Children) have joined the cast of “Heartstrings.”

“Heartstrings” is a highly anticipated anthology series on Netflix based on the songs of Dolly Parton. It will feature the stories behind the music legend’s songs. Each episode has its own standalone story with different cast, and each will start with Parton talking to the camera about the meaning of each song.

Jessica Collins will star in the episode titled “Cracker Jack.” Per The Hollywood Reporter, this episode is “Two stories — one past, one present — about the power of unconditional love between a girl and her dog. That same girl, now grown, questions what her life means and who she can truly count on when faced with her greatest fear.”

Young And The Restless News – Jessica Collins’ New TV Show

The episode is written by Lisa Melamed and directed by Liesl Tommy. Collins will star along with Sarah Shahi, Rochelle Aytes, and Tammy Lynn Michaels.

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“FINALLY I can share this with all of you! Beyond grateful and so PROUD of this project,” Collins shared on her Instagram. “Thank you beautiful Dolly and my whole Heartstrings Family. I’ve been floating ever since you welcomed me into your kind and talented world.”

Melissa Leo, meanwhile, will star in an episode titled “Two Doors Down,” which is written by Mark B. Perry and directed by Wendey Stanzler. The synopsis reads, “A family’s lifetime of secrets come bursting out during a chaotic and comedic New Year’s Eve wedding weekend. Will they make it to witness the “I do”s without killing one another?”

Another Soap Opera Alum Joins Jessica Collins

Leo will star along with Ray McKinnon, Andy Mientus, Katie Stevens and Michael Willett. Collins played Avery Clark on “The Young and the Restless” from 2011 to 2015. Her other credits include “Scoundrels,” “Big Shots,” and “American Dreams.”

Leo played Linda Warner on “All My Children” from 1984 to 1988. She’s also part of “I’m Dying Up Here” and “Wayward Pines.”

“Heartstrings” will stream on Netflix later this year.

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