Beyond The Gates - Anticipation

[tessaray]

From Wikipedia:

Beyond the Gates (originally The Gates) is an upcoming American television soap opera created by Michele Val Jean. It will center around the Duprees, a wealthy African-American family in the gated community of Fairmont Estates. 

 

Edited November 4 by tessaray

[AnimeMania]

Beyond the Gates is a new soap opera set in a lush Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. In the posh gated community of Fairmont Estates, with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions with lush, manicured gardens lies juicy "secrets and scandals" waiting to be uncovered. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious wealthy multi-generational African-American family that are the very definition of Black royalty. 

Clifton Davis as Vernon Dupree, the gentle, humble and generous with his knowledge and experience patriarch of the Dupree family. In his earlier years, Vernon was at the forefront of the civil rights movement, which propelled his rise to the Senate. Now retired, Vernon is hiding a dangerous family secret!
Wife: Anita Dupree, Oldest Daughter: Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson, Youngest Daughter: Dani Dupree 

Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree, the matriarch of the Dupree family. From her 
humble beginnings in Chicago, with hard work she became a famous successful singer. Though now retired, she is a doting mother who raised two daughters, while carrying herself with a glamorous and refined exterior, but she is not someone to be trifled with. 
Husband: Vernon Dupree, Oldest Daughter: Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson, Youngest Daughter: Dani Dupree 

Daphnee Duplaix as Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson, a high-achieving and competitive psychiatrist and philanthropist at Garland Memorial Medical Center in Washington, D.C., she exudes warmth, empathy and compassion. Married to a surgeon, Nicole’s seems to have the "perfect life", at least from the outside. 
Husband: Ted Richardson, Older Son: Martin, Younger Daughter: Katherine “Kat” Richardson

Maurice Johnson as Ted Richardson, a brilliant plastic surgeon who runs an ultra-exclusive private practice with his friend and fellow plastic surgeon. Women clamor to put their faces and bodies in what they call his "blessed hands". Ted adores his wife and has a perfect life.
Wife: Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson, Older Son: Martin, Younger Daughter: Katherine “Kat” Richardson

Brandon Claybon as Congressman Martin Richardson, a congressman who lives outside the gates in a Washington, D.C., brownstone. He hopes to follow his grandfather’s path into politics and hopes to become the first openly gay Black President. Martin is married to Bradley who was a political reporter in D.C., but now  is a stay-at-home dad to raise their two adopted biological siblings. 
Husband: Bradley “Smitty” Smith, Adopted Son: Tyrell, Adopted Daughter: Samantha

Mike Manning as Bradley “Smitty” Smith, husband to Congressman Martin Richardson and a fantastic father to two teenage adopted biological siblings, Tyrell and Samantha, whom he has guided with warmth and good humor. A former political reporter in Washington, D.C., turned stay-at-home dad, who is thinking of resuming his writing career but is hesitant to tell Martin, who likes their home life the way it is.
Husband: Congressman Martin Richardson, Adopted Son: Tyrell, Adopted Daughter: Samantha

Colby Muhammad as Katherine "Kat" Richardson, who lives in Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson and Ted Richardson, her parents’ guest house. Kat’s been indulged all her life, which has made her spoiled, entitled and dismissive of those she considers beneath her. She’s confident and secure and has never doubted herself or her privileged position in the world. She doesn’t like to share but doesn’t know that the day when she is forced to may be fast approaching.

Sean Freeman as Andre Hamilton, the sophisticated nephew of Ted Richardson. Andre tragically lost his parents in a plane crash and inherited a double fortune, which allows him to live his bliss as a photographer. Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson and Ted Richardson stepped up for Andre when his parents died, and he depends on their support and wise counsel. A playboy who is smooth on the surface, there is something elusive about Andre that occasionally makes people question his intentions.

Karla Mosley as Dani Dupree, a former model turned momager who gave up her career for love. Dani was the Dupree family wild child, free-spirited, headstrong and uninhibited. Dani dropped out of school to pursue a high-flying modeling career and she has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Her husband persuaded her to give up modeling to be a full-time mother and housewife. 
Ex-Husband: Bill Hamilton, Oldest Daughter: Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne, Youngest Daughter: Chelsea Hamilton 

Arielle Prepetit as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne, a civil attorney who lives humbly outside the gates. She’s whip smart and the only one in the Dupree family who inherited her grandmother Anita Dupree’s gift for singing, which bonds which they use to connect.
Husband: Jacob Hawthorne

Jibre Hordges as Jacob Hawthorne, a robbery/homicide detective with the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. Jacob hails from a family of law enforcement, serving the community and seeking justice for victims. 
Wife: Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne

RhonniRose Mantilla as Chelsea Hamilton, Dani Dupree and Bill Hamilton’s youngest daughter. Chelsea is a social media influencer and has been a successful but reluctant high fashion model since she was 18. Her career expertly guided by mother, modeled after the life her mother gave up, which doesn’t fit in with the life she envisioned for herself. Now that she has lots of money, she can follow her dream of designing a line of purses and building her brand. Chelsea indulges in the good things in life, like beautiful people, parties, her new condo in D.C. and the freedom to experiment.

Timon Durrett as Bill Hamilton, a charismatic and calculated criminal defense attorney who is well-connected, well-received and gets what he wants by any means necessary. According to his ex-wife, Dani, he is a cheater, opportunist, publicity hound and narcissist. 
Ex-Wife: Dani Dupree, Fiancée: Hayley Lawson, Oldest Daughter: Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne, Youngest Daughter: Chelsea Hamilton 

Marquita Goings as Hayley Lawson, a paralegal at Bill Hamilton’s firm. Hayley is gorgeous, intelligent, charming, witty and the new fiancée of Bill Hamilton.  In Dani Dupree’s circle, Hayley is considered a husband-stealing tramp, especially since Dani was the one who got here her job. But Hayley is  confident that with time, patience, charm and a great deal of effort, she can win them all over, although what really matters is she has Bill.
Fiancé: Bill Hamilton

Alex Alegria as Tomas "Tom" Navarro, a handsome and confident young attorney at Bill Hamilton’s law firm. Tomas has an eye for Katherine "Kat" Richardson.

Jen Jacob as Ashley Morgan, Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne’s best friend, who is the only child of a young single mother. Ashley was a latchkey kid who has never been afraid of rolling up her sleeves. She is a nurse at Washington D.C.’s Garland Memorial Hospital and has the perfect temperament for her profession – positive, cheerful, brisk, resourceful and independent. She can be serious but is also fun-loving with a smile that lights up a room.

Ben Gavin as Derek Baldwin, a devoted firefighter in a relationship with Ashley Morgan and best friend to Jacob Hawthorne. Derek is fearless, holds nothing back and goes into a zone when he fights fire – which is almost personal for him rather than just a professional calling. Incredibly handy, Derek can fix almost anything.

Trisha Mann-Grant as Dana “Leslie” Thomas, Eva Thomas’ mom and a long-time waitress and bartender. Dana “Leslie” is not wrapped all that tight and is very intense, but she is charming and easy when out in the world. The only person who really sees what’s disturbing about her is her daughter, Eva, and very soon all will see what is unsettling about her, too.
Daughter: Eva Thomas

Ambyr Michelle as Eva Thomas, Dana “Leslie” Thomas’ daughter and Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson’s newest assistant, who vibrates with intensity and purpose. Eva is determined to right a grievous wrong done to her mother as soon as the opportunity presents itself.
Mother: Dana “Leslie” Thomas

Lauren Buglioli as Vanessa McBride, a high-end real estate agency owner who specializes in luxury property and is neighbors with Dani Dupree and is a best friend to Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson. , Vanessa is the mother of twins and is in a loveless marriage with her high school sweetheart. Her and her husband have chosen to find their pleasures elsewhere.

[ShadowHunter]

I will say this I never ever thought a new daytime soap opera would ever come out again. I miss the soaps of the 80's and 90's and not just the ones that got the axe when they had better quality and story. I will give this a chance and hope it is entertaining enough. The glory days are gone but it has to be better then The Mentally ill and the Restless and the awful General Cheap Boring Hospital one is lol.

[tessaray]

I was surprised to read that it was a full hour. I kinda thought it would be a companion to The Bold & the Beautiful, which is a half hour. 

[ByaNose]

On 11/8/2024 at 10:28 PM, tessaray said:

I was surprised to read that it was a full hour. I kinda thought it would be a companion to The Bold & the Beautiful, which is a half hour. 

Actually, I thought it was a half hour the whole time. It wasn’t so much that I thought it would be a companion piece to B&B but I just didn’t think that CBS would invest in a new hour soap. I guess it’s good news for the genre. I read a tweet from MVJ where she said they had completed their first week of taping. So they are pretty much going to be 2 months out with their taping schedule and start date sometime in January. It’s perfect because she can see what’s not working or who needs to be replaced and viewers wouldn’t have to 7 months. Hello Days! LOL!!!!

[tessaray]

15 hours ago, ByaNose said:

I read a tweet from MVJ where she said they had completed their first week of taping.

I do hope we get some clips soon. 

[Badsamaritan]

Just started following this forum but I've been excited for this new show. We got a premiere date - Feb. 24th at 2pm ET:

And....Clifton Davis as the patriarch!!!!!!! I've missed him.....

https://tvline.com/lists/beyond-the-gates-cbs-soap-opera-cast-premiere-date-tamara-tunie/beyond-the-gates-tamara-tunie-anita/

[ESS]

I'm so excited for this new soap as I'm here for Tamara Tunie!! She's an amazing actress and I've missed her on the soaps(and TV in general) and I was especially excited when I found that Beyond The Gates is produced by the same company that did ATWT (As The World Turns) to which Tamara had been on for years. That said her character sounds very interesting! 

And here's some news for the show it will be premiering February 24th, 2025 on CBS at 2pm (ET)

 

[tessaray]

I was hoping it would debut a little closer to the first of the year. No complaints though, just getting a new soap is incredible.

[DanaK]

Premieres February 24 at 2pm ET

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2024/11/12/new-daytime-drama-series-beyond-the-gates-to-premiere-monday-feb-24-2025-on-cbs-963013/20241112cbs01/

[ESS]

7 minutes ago, tessaray said:

I was hoping it would debut a little closer to the first of the year. No complaints though, just getting a new soap is incredible.

From what I've seen and read I guess it was supposed to premiere sometime in January, but got pushed back for some reason. 

[ShadowHunter]

On 11/8/2024 at 10:28 PM, tessaray said:

I was surprised to read that it was a full hour. I kinda thought it would be a companion to The Bold & the Beautiful, which is a half hour. 

I figured it would be an hour since it taking the spot of The Talk. A talk show given the axe for a soap opera what a nice twist lol. 

I thought it was going to start in Jan as well but Feb 24th is still good and gives them time to film and really promote this.  The last new soaps that I ever saw debut were Port Charles and Passions. So lets hope this goes better. 

[tessaray]

1 minute ago, ShadowHunter said:

The last new soaps that I ever saw debut were Port Charles and Passions. So lets hope this goes better. 

I never watched Passions but loved Port Charles. I had wondered if they were the last new soaps.

[ShadowHunter]

7 hours ago, tessaray said:

I never watched Passions but loved Port Charles. I had wondered if they were the last new soaps.

I was in and out on Port Charles. I did love Tainted Love thought that was a great arc. Funny it made me love Michael Easton then One Life to Live made me hate him lol. The glory of soaps lol. 

[Daisy]

it will be hard to watch so i have to depend on Youtube/Clips of the Day but i pray the writing will be good. and they heavily lean into Good Soap. [not campy soap like Passions lol]  The big thing will be, they hit the ground running. if it can succeed maybe we can get some new soaps. (or a Revival of some of the older ones). 

 

it will be interesting having what it looks to be a fully black soap opera, and i am also very much of the belief that the best soap are ones that are Romance & Social issues - so ideally they can tackle the social issues with great nuances

[ByaNose]

You can a little piece (a staircase) of the set. I’m curious if they will grand looking like Y&R or everyone living in a hotel like GH. LOL!!!! Since the show is titled Beyond The Gates and they are all apparently rich I’m assuming it will be more grand looking like Y&R and B&B. 

I also agree with the the posters above about the start date. I thought it would be closer to the middle of January but now it’s late February. That said, it ain’t horrible. They’ll be about 3 1/2 months out on taping. It won’t be too far ahead if they see, feel or hear (from viewers) that something isn’t working. I remember when Loving premiered they fired and/or replaced actors and dropped stories really fast they didn’t think things were working. Back then the soaps only shot a show a day and didn’t tape so far in advance. It was easier to do.

Time will tell.