![]() ![]() Like, one day could literally be 100 shooting days. So yeah, I think the hardest thing as an actor is that the pacing was so slow. My character was always a big part of the relationship story, not so much the witchcraft story or these other far-out stories. I always wanted the character to be a little less Dudley Do-Right, even though I know you need that guy. Was it ever hard for you to embrace the tone of the show? “Well, I loved the surreal some of the storylines I thought were truly amazing and genius and highly entertaining. I was like, ‘What is even happening right now?’ And then we were in People magazine’s ‘50 Most Beautiful’ issue. And then the book was on The New York Times Bestseller List. It was our first signing and there were thousands of people there. They were like, ‘We’re ready for you!’ And I was like, ‘Uh-oh.’ Jesse’s like, ‘He handcuffed me!’ And then when we finally found the key, it was like 10 minutes, but seemed like a freakin’ eternity.”Īt what point did you realize the show was developing a passionate fan base? “When McKenzie and I went to New York for a signing. When they were ready to shoot, he was still handcuffed to the bench and there was no key to be found. Out of boredom, I handcuffed Jesse Metcalfe to a bench because I wanted to practice my cop skills. What do you remember about that first week? “I remember it just being very hectic. It’s obviously got that kind of cult-y staying power because of its, to a certain degree, absurdity, much in the same way people would be like, ‘Oh, that’s like Marlena levitating.’ They’re like, ‘Oh, is that the one with the witch and the doll?’ And I’m like, ‘Yep.’ ” Whenever I go on a signing, I mean, nine out of 10 people are asking me about PASSIONS. And also that people are still talking about it and celebrating it. It seems like 10, maybe 12, certainly not 20. Is it wild to you that it’s been 20 years? “Yeah, it’s incredible. It wasn’t until my character gave birth shortly after losing my own child in real life that I really had a tough time mentally and had to seek therapy to help me through the loss.”Īs you reflect on the show now, what was the impact on you personally of your time there? “It really was a wild ride for a 20-year-old. I’d go to my dressing room every day after filming and cry for hours. I remember filming scenes where I was to have a potential miscarriage. The only one that was rough for me was after suffering a miscarriage, my storyline was as a pregnant Sheridan, who was held captive in a pit by Beth for the baby. From that moment on, I knew we’d be stuck together.”ĭid you ever fight against a storyline? “I never did. The day I knew we were going to be a supercouple of the show was the day we filmed the very first tango. ![]() What do you remember about first meeting Galen, and when did you feel that you both had on-screen chemistry? “Galen was a sweetheart and goofball from the very beginning. Sheridan and Luis were groomed to be one of the show’s supercouples. I always felt it was ahead of its time and still hold hope it can be revived on something like Netflix.” Was there a moment or story that made you realize, “This is not like the other shows in daytime”? “Oh, my God, yes! Pretty much the entire show! Everything from a 300-year-old witch, a talking doll, the past lives of Sheridan and Luis I knew this wasn’t your average soap. I also recall PASSIONS being called a guilty pleasure.” What do you remember about the critical response? “I remember people finding it in poor taste to film the Princess Diana scenes so soon after her death. ![]() What was most memorable about your first day/week? “Paris, France! I couldn’t believe I was flown to Paris to film my first scenes as Sheridan! The only tough part of filming was driving in Paris. People are going to hate me!’ Little did I know at that time, the show would end up becoming such a cult classic for so many.” I was just so excited to be on a big, new show! I do remember watching those episodes with my family and thinking, ‘This is the beginning and the end of my career. What did you think of the story point that she was besties with Princess Di and still mourning her death? “Filming it, it didn’t strike me that it could be an issue. The sweetheart that unfortunately always loses out in the end but never gives up.” How was the character of Sheridan explained to you? “I was told she was the American princess. It was especially meaningful as I learned the news on my birthday, April 26, 1999!” About seven auditions later and a test with Galen Gering, I was cast as Sheridan. The audition process started in late 1998. After the first audition, the executive producers could tell I wasn’t a fit but luckily had creative minds to see me as Sheridan Crane. “I originally was called in to audition for the role of Gwen. ![]()
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