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As the World Turns update: Casting info and this week's Nuke

 

Seeing as how the boys didn't show up at Dusty's funeral (no need for Noah/Dusty slashfic anymore, I guess) and the couple's mysterious off-screen presence at Snyder farm is beginning to remind me a bit of Flowers in the Attic (Don't eat the cookies, Noah! Let Little Miss Stormcloud have 'em!), we thought we'd post an update on a somewhat promising development in Oakdale.

Well, before we get to that: the boys will be on tomorrow (after Gramma Emma lets them out of the attic), and there's a preview clip over at the show's site that ends with Nuke bursting into the police station to defend Holden on the occasion of his arrest. (Check it out via the Video Vault link at the bottom.) There's also a blooper reel that ends with Van Hansis breaking during a scene with Dr. Not-As-Dashing because there's a fly crawling on his neck. Kinda cute.

Anyway, we'll be back to livblog tomorrow's episode, flies or no. On to the big news...

 Tala Ashe

Tala Ashe

There have been rumors swirling about a female character being added to Oakdale's already brimming pool of dysfunctional characters, and the official word is out that actress Tala Ashe has joined the cast as Ameera, a young woman from Iraq who arrives on the show February 22nd and comes to the boys for help of some sort. It also hints that she has a deeper connection to Noah (his dark past? Or Pervy's?) and it sounds like it might be a fairly major storyline and promises to "test their relationship." Considering that their relationship at this point consists of babysitting and studying, this could be pretty much anything ranging from knocking Noah out and getting herself pregnant with his harvested sperm to hiding Luke's Trapper Keeper.

So we may be getting more than one helping of Nuke a week as of next month, and thank heaven for that. But will they ever kiss? Or get out of the attic? Only time will tell ... but considering that the boys are still holding strong at the top of an ongoing CBS poll asking viewers who their favorite couple is on the show (35%!), we have to hope that the powers-that-be are getting the message.

Thanks to the ATWT fans who keep the forums up-to-date with breaking news, pics, spoilers, and such. Be sure to check out our resource page for links to all the goodies!

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  • Metabaron's picture

    HAHAHA

    "hiding Luke's Trapper Keeper".

    I love that line.

    Maybe Holden and Pervy will be bunk buddies in prison.

    ATWT needs an equivalent Hannibal Lecter to the Incompetent Clarice.

    Anthony D. Langford's picture

    Preview Clip Of Tomorrow's Show

    Here's a snippet of the boys taken from the promo of tomorrow's episode:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAP9wpMQkjc

     

    snicks's picture

    upheavals

    lots of casting news, for those interested. scott bryce (vitalis man) has been fired (a shame, i liked him). those babymama actors have quit, sam the creepy ventriloquist is leaving, and dusty's real killer is leaving the show (i know who it is...nyah,nyah,nyah) ;)

    http://whitewingeddove.blogspot.com/

    brian's picture

    RIP Vitalis Man

    I really liked him, too ... and not just because of his lustrous head of hair. He had a certain something, like he got the joke.
    Anthony D. Langford's picture

    He Was....

    ..... the best character (and the best actor) in that whole quad mess, even though he was supposed to be the villian. He'll be missed. Baffling that the show just canned him. Now we only have left is Paul and Meg to get back together. Blech.
    netogeno's picture

    About Bryce, he was good but

    About Bryce, he was good but I never could warm up to him. Not as Craig. Hunt Block was a much better Craig and he was hotter too. Does anyone know if they are going to bring another actor or is Craig just gone? Oh and the babymamadrama are gone? Good riddance, the most boring storyline ever.
    Anthony D. Langford's picture

    Craig Is Gone.....

    No, the show is not recasting the role. Why should they? Bryce was the original Craig! They fired the recast to bring him back. And yep, Jen Landon (Gwen) and Jesse Sofer (Will) are leaving the show. They'll be gone by March (yay!).

    Anthony

    netogeno's picture

    Really? I was an avid ATWT

    Really? I was an avid ATWT viewer a loooong time ago, would take a peek once in a while but did not pick it up again until Nuke and I dont remember a Craig before Block. I guess I am lapsing. And that is a mayor shift in the cast, so many principals going (could "she" have killed Dusty since she is leaving the show anyway), hope the shake up brings more interesting characters and storylines.
    daverett's picture

    Scott Bryce played Craig way back in the '80s...

    ...when he was one of the love interests for Betsy Stewart who was played by Meg Ryan.

    Jon's picture

    I thought Block ruined Craig

    All he knew how to do was smirk and sneer. He had no ability to show any human feelings, and his reptilian portrayal helped make Craig completely irrideemable, leading to the horrible writing that came about when Bryce returned.

    I guess some of the blame has to go to awful Hogan Sheffer as well.

    luvluke1's picture

    dusty

    The killer is.......obvious. It was Emma

    Anthony D. Langford's picture

    To Address The Above Post....

    There is currently a lot of casting upheaveal at the show. Over the next couple of months, at least 6 major players will be leaving the show (or in Dusty's case have already left). Some were fired, others are leaving of their own accord, leaving a lot of holes to fill. And that's one of the reasons why Luke and Noah are going to be on the front burner with a big storyline, probably the biggest story they've had since the romance kicked off last summer. I think this is going to be a critical time in terms of seeing if Luke, Noah and the couple in general have a long term a future in Oakdale. And it's why it's now more than ever it's imparative that fans stay supportive and encouraging of the couple and their story.
    luvluke1's picture

    Luke/Noah support

    I agree that it is important to support them and the show. Unfortunately it will also be dependent on the writers and the contracts of Van and Jake. I will enjoy it while I can.

    Janet's picture

    Tala Ashe....

    ...kind of looks like Jake. Perhaps in the alternate universe of soapdom, she starts out as a love interest for Noah, then later, it is revealed that she is his long lost sister thus allowing all the Nuke fans a huge collective sigh of relief until the "next big thing" threatens their relationship. Just speculation.

     

     

    If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.

    luvluke1's picture

    Why is it

    Why is it that the only problem that can come between Luke and Noah is a woman? It is becoming annoying. I am not a fool. I can see why this is always the scenario. But think about it, another woman enters the picture and Carly falls for her causing more problems for Jack and Parker....never happen and would never even come up.
    Anthony D. Langford's picture

    I Think...

    .... her resemblence to Jake/Noah is not a mistake and she'll be revealed to be his sister.

    I gotta say though that she is stunning. Wow. I only hope she can act though the buzz has been good. I hope that if she works out and stays with the show after the initial storyline with the boys that they hook her up with Luke's brother Aaron. He needs a woman and they'd look great together.

    brian's picture

    that was my thinking, too

    Captain Pervy's time overseas and all that...
    Anthony D. Langford's picture

    A Couple of Spoiler Tidbits For Tomorrow.....

    Here's a couple of spoiler bits for tomorrow via Netcast.....

     

    * Holden refuses to cooperate with Margo.

    * Noah thinks Luke should go see Holden (some sort of irony, I guess?)

    Jon's picture

    What a joke!

    Noah and Luke are completely neutred and backburnered, and only appear when it's time to bring on YET ANOTHER female character on a show that is already drowning in them? And what do you bet we will get some worthless green card marriage story, with Luke having sex with her or having to pretend he does?

    ATWT obviously cares nothing about this relationship and is now just using them to prop up others.

    luvluke1's picture

    Luke and Noah win poll

    Looks like the CBS viewers voice polls are closed for voting. Luke and Noah won at 35.43%

    http://www.cbs.com/daytime/atwt/community/voice/

    amadeus27's picture

    POLL

    Guys & Gals,

     Poll/Schmoll - Luke & Noah lost several months ago when an outside source, my view it is a powerful (so-called-)religious right group w/money (a lot of it) & connections to P&G, CBS, and probably ATWT, nixed any further physical (except an occasional hug of course and those stupid puppy-dog, google eyes) contact between Luke & Noah.

    It's already over between Luke & Noah and Tala/Pala will just be the newest cast member to make sure our boys do NOT touch each other in any meaningful, romantic way.  The s/l is so stupid and insipid that it makes a joke, a complete mockery of their one-time (briefly, remember last August/September guys & gals when Luke and Noah actually touched each other - even if it was for Noah to push Luke away or pull him close for those two kisses?  No, I can't blame you...it was after all 6 & 7 months ago) romance.

    My view.


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