All My Children Discussion Group -- Could Tom Eplin take over as Zach

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Topic: Could Tom Eplin take over as Zach

Topic Posted by: Holden Caufield
Date Posted: Mon Oct 26 12:26:10 2009
Additional Comments:

Was trying to think of an actor who could take over the role of Zach, and, though the character is different from the role of Jake he played on AW and ATWT, Tom Eplin stands out as one who might be able to step in and maintain Zach's strong presence.

Any thoughts?

Any suggestions of another former daytime actor who also might be capable of taking on the role?

Posted by: Rhonda
Date posted: Tue Oct 27 18:32:10 2009
Message:
No, but maybe he can be the new Zarf.

Posted by: SORAS
Date posted: Mon Oct 26 19:23:15 2009
Message:

nah...TK created the role so to speak and I just cannot see anyone replacing him in the role. TK is Zach. That's it. For me, anyway.

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I totally agree.... and aside from that, the man is GORGEOUS. And all of the possible recast suggestions below... maybe i'm being shallow, but at first i thought the posters were kidding... then nearly fell over when i realized they weren't. TK is a tough act to follow.

Posted by: Maisie
Date posted: Mon Oct 26 17:36:23 2009
Message:
I don't want anyone else to be Zach. TK will always be the one and only Zach for me. He was an interesting, multi-layered character played by a very good actor, and we shall not see his like again soon in Pine Valley.

Posted by: buddz
Date posted: Mon Oct 26 16:05:20 2009
Message:

Why would anyone have to replace Zach? Let Zach move to France like oh-so-many other characters, and he might just come back every once in a while. Just create a new character for Tom Eplin to play! Tom is multi-talented, capable of drama and comedy -- and he's easy on the eyes. Mmm-hmmm.

Posted by: Rosebud1
Date posted: Mon Oct 26 13:55:06 2009
Message:

Mark Pinter is another NY based actor w/lots of soap experience. He has played lots of charismatic characters.

Eplin has been away from soaps for yrs. He moved back to CA after his stint on ATWT ended.

Robert Kelker-Kelly is another actor w/lots of soap experience, who has played charismatic characters in the past. He is also another actor who has been out of soaps for quite awhile.

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Mark Pinter played Greenlee's *Father*, Roger Symthe, until the Jack reveal/rewrite. They under-utlized him and killed him off.

Yes, but we've seen actors cast as other characters on soaps, after playing a different role originally. BTW, I wouldn't mind seeing Zach played by Ted King. He is an LA based actor. eom

Posted by: Gary
Date posted: Mon Oct 26 13:35:11 2009
Message:
Hey Paul Ruebens is available......

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So is ''W''. MM

Posted by: katy kennicott
Date posted: Mon Oct 26 13:32:21 2009
Message:
How about David Andrew MacDonald. He's a really good actor and I think that he could really pull it off as Zach. Also, with where they are taking Zach as a sort of mobster-lite casino owner, DAM can do bad boy with great charm and a good sense of humor. He was really good as Prince Edmund on GL.

Posted by: Mouse
Date posted: Mon Oct 26 13:19:22 2009
Message:

Ick... oh lord, no... perish the thought for too many reasons.

Besides, Thorsten Kaye is an ultimate pro, and a respectful, reliable team player who is always more than condsiderate of his co-workers. TE is not.

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ICAM! There's way too many stories out there about TE's behavior. He's been very unpopular with co stars and the crew of shows he's worked on. Plus, he's not even a very good actor. Let him stay away from daytime.