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Post by GTSTfanMark on Oct 29, 2015 17:42:38 GMT -5
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Post by lgcrl0 on Oct 30, 2015 10:43:11 GMT -5
Pfff...Unfortunately this page does not exist It is possible that the link you followed is corrupt or that the page no longer exists.
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Post by Hawthorne on Oct 30, 2015 11:03:17 GMT -5
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Post by GTSTfanMark on Oct 30, 2015 11:22:27 GMT -5
When I posted that Facebook link it worked. Now it doesn't. But you should be able to find it with Hawthorne's link.
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Post by lgcrl0 on Nov 1, 2015 15:25:53 GMT -5
Thank you Hawthorne for the link!
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Post by GTSTfanMark on Dec 18, 2015 9:02:06 GMT -5
From the General Discussion: I wonder if the show is going to introduce another gay character to keep gay fans engaged... Like I said, I've also wondered about this. Not sure if they'll actually do it. They already have Wiet and Anna of course and the show is bringing back the character Job (Rik's oldest son). And even Rik is getting out of jail so he might come back as well. Both characters are straight so I'm not sure if there's room in the cast for a new gay character anytime soon. Of course they could also have Rover come out. Maybe that wasn't the plan at first but I could see them doing it when it was decided to write Lucas off the show.
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Post by justinate on Dec 18, 2015 9:53:32 GMT -5
It's been a sad year for gay viewers of daytime soaps the world over. I really hope GTST will buck the trend and keep a gay presence on the show once Ferry leaves. Otherwise the landscape of soaps across the Continent will become a gay wasteland. I know in this case, the show had no choice but to write out Lucas due to the actor's problems, but still, it's a pretty desolate scene. Not even one gay man on European daytime ...
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Post by Hawthorne on Dec 27, 2015 23:47:35 GMT -5
It seems like a cycle has come to an end. It was very fashionable to have gay characters for a while. Not so much now, I guess. Still, I'm hopeful for the future since a lot of barriers were broken by the last wave of gay characters.
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Post by anthonyl on Jan 5, 2016 6:41:27 GMT -5
Is the show adding a new gay character? Who's this Job guy joining the show? I saw an article about him, but it was translated from Dutch so I couldn't be sure.
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Post by Hawthorne on Jan 5, 2016 16:00:56 GMT -5
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Post by GTSTfanMark on Jan 6, 2016 9:23:26 GMT -5
Hawthorne is right. Job is Rik's son. This is the third actor to play the role. Job has always been straight but the last time we saw him he was in his early 20's so you never know. That leaked photo is from the new Meerdijk app where spoilers are revealed after playing puzzle games. So it's not really a leaked photo. The scene is from the past (they met in Laos). Rik is also back. He was released from prison early. And the Meerdijk app has revealed that there's going to be a romance between him and... Janine. Didn't see that one coming. I've also finally watched Ferry's last scenes. It was bittersweet. But... Lucas says he is coming back. He just doesn't know when. I think that means the door isn't completely closed for a comeback. I wouldn't be surprised if he comes back next season.
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Post by daleeryohm on Jan 6, 2016 10:53:25 GMT -5
Yeah, I hope they may just be giving him enough time to recover, and he'll be welcome back after this season or so. It may even do Lucas' character some good to take an extended break. It could inspire his return stories.
But thanks Mark, for all your work. Long may it continue.
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Post by Hawthorne on Jan 6, 2016 14:12:19 GMT -5
Of course, Lucas coming back doesn't necessarily mean Ferry coming back. The very public, shaming way they fired Ferry showed a lot of anger and frustration with him. I guess the question is, how deep does their negative views of Ferry go? How successful will Ferry be at winning back their trust, if he truly wants to return? Lucas is the show's most popular character, so I can imagine there is good incentive to bring him back relatively soon, but would a recast Lucas be just as popular? I think it's a risk for the show. I think it's Ferry's portrayal that strikes a cord with the viewers. I'd be surprised to see Lucas/Ferry return next season, but it would be a pleasant surprise if it happened.
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Post by daleeryohm on Jan 6, 2016 15:04:05 GMT -5
He worked for the show well for years though. Perhaps the whole thing had had enough time to cool off that he's leaving now with a conditional return offer. It would be pretty cruel too make someone work for months after theyve been fired. And I assume he's been punctual about being on set now.
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Post by GTSTfanMark on Feb 10, 2016 12:28:12 GMT -5
There's a rumor that Ferry has been asked to come back... And Endemol is not denying it. I'll keep you guys posted!
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Post by Hawthorne on Feb 10, 2016 18:39:45 GMT -5
Wow! That's great to hear. Thanks for sharing, Mark. I went and tracked down a Dutch article about this. It describes Ferry's return as "very likely," yet Ferry's manager is also quoted as saying he knows nothing about it. Hmm...
If Ferry is still well-regarded apart from his poor punctuality, I could see the show feeling like they've gotten his attention on the matter and being open to bringing him back. He adds so much to the show.
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Post by Zathras on Feb 10, 2016 21:03:11 GMT -5
Oh, cool! That would be awesome. I hope Ferry has worked through his issues and gained some trust back.
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Post by talula on Feb 11, 2016 18:07:58 GMT -5
wow! it would be really wonderful if it's true,thank you Mark
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Post by HQ75 on Feb 11, 2016 23:04:31 GMT -5
There's a rumor that Ferry has been asked to come back... And Endemol is not denying it. I'll keep you guys posted! That would be so wonderful. Fingers crossed for us and for Ferry.
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Post by GTSTfanMark on Apr 20, 2016 13:24:12 GMT -5
Some casting news. Actor Soy Kroon will take over the role of Sil Selmhorst. He's Laura's son who went to prison for murder. He killed Laura's con-man husband Rutger. Back then Sil was played by a different actor.
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Post by HQ75 on Apr 20, 2016 13:52:40 GMT -5
OMG I remember that. That was a good storlyine. Glad to see Sil will be back. Rutger was The Devil.
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Post by ferdavid on Apr 20, 2016 13:57:37 GMT -5
In my imagination there's a lovestory between sil and rover )..possible?
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Post by GTSTfanMark on May 5, 2016 2:39:52 GMT -5
Filming for GTST spin-off NIEUWE TIJDEN has started and a new cast member has been announced: Tim Douwsma. He plays Bobby: a sporty guy who struggles with a few things in life. Fun facts: Tim and Ferry are from the same town (Drachten). They were also classmates. This past theater season they shared the role of Danny Zuko in GREASE. Ten years ago Tim auditioned for the role of Noud. Most Europeans might remember Tim from when he announced the Dutch voting results for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014: http://instagr.am/p/BE89gqKOfoU http://instagr.am/p/BE_AUOBOftJ
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Post by daleeryohm on May 5, 2016 7:22:55 GMT -5
He's cute.
And since he and Ferry are already friends, I hope Lucas and Bobby will be as well. I wouldn't say no to romance, either.
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Post by Hawthorne on May 6, 2016 1:32:30 GMT -5
Wow! I'm in love. Where has Tim Douwsma been all my life? If he is Lucas' love interest, my head will explode.
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