James Stevenson aka Jared Casey leaving Passions

@Fishmomma (11377)
United States
June 22, 2007 1:25am CST
James Stevenson is leaving Passions, as he isn't going to renew his contract. This was expected, as he told many people during an online chat that he would leave when the show wasn't going to be on NBC. I don't think he will have trouble getting a new acting position, as he was the only person nominated for the soap opera awards on any NBC Soap. He isn't on very much and his storyline has been weak lately. I think Passions is losing a talented actor. The writers just don't want him on the screen.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
27 Jun 07
I think he is a good actor, but the part he plays is pretty weak. I think he will do well somewhere else.
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
28 Jun 07
Thanks for the reply. I agree the part is weak; however, many people started in soap operas. Its a helpful way to get into the business, as its hard to get noticed. Many people spend years waiting to get any role and his first one nominated for an award. Several other people have left to get big roles, so hope he is able to use this experience in a big way.
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@tina12679 (1126)
• United States
23 Jun 07
although he is a good actor he was put into a part that was going to be put on the back burner because even though him and tereasa are married the hot topic is tereasa and ethan and we already knew that it didnt matter if either one of them were married they would find a way to be together. I wonder are they replacing him with a different actor or are they cutting the part out completly?
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
23 Jun 07
My understanding was he wanted to work more and when Passions moves the show will only be new Monday through Thursday, so the cast will be on the air less often. Several people already know they will be off the show and weren't offered the chance to stay with the show. James didn't think he was going to be replaced and I agree don't think its going to happen.
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@Nikki83 (164)
• United States
12 Jul 07
Jared doesn't really matter on the show anyway cause not matter what happens she will still end up with Ethan some way some how even after he finds out her secret he may or may not leave
• United States
28 Jun 07
i gotta say i couldn't care less. that whole plot line isn't that interesting. i mean it's not even like it's keeping theresa away from ethan so it's almost pointless for him to be there. i understand he's keeping theresa from marrying ethan and the whole theresa and ethan sneaking around when they shouldn't thing keeps going. but whatever. btw, where is passions moving to? i'm so happy it'll still be on air!