Tag: Chandler Massey

TODAY: Chandler Massey Says Goodbye to Salem

On today's episode of NBC's "Days of our Lives," Chandler Massey says goodbye to his multi-Daytime Emmy Award winning role of Will Horton. As previously reported, Massey planned to depart the daytime drama series when his contract was set to expire in December 2013, but show producers opted instead to replace the actor upon his completion of his filming of scenes in August of last year, citing the exit as being storyline dictated. Daytime newcomer Guy Wilson took over the…

‘DAYS” Casey Deidrick and Chandler Massey Release Music Video Supported By Kickstarter Campaign

Back in June, "Days of our Lives'" Casey Deidrick (ex-Chad DiMera) and Chandler Massey (Will Horton), along with their And I Still Rise bandmates Stephen Haynes, Mike Gross and Josh Bonaparte, launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund a music video for their song, "Sixty Five Roses," in support of those living with Cystic Fibrosis. Last week the group released the music video on YouTube with a digital copy of the song made available for purchase on the iTunes store.…

DAYS Promo: Sonny Overhears The Truth About Nick’s Murder

Gabi (Camila Banus) sure can't help herself when it comes to discussing her part, along with Sami (Alison Sweeney) and Kate (Lauren Koslow), in the murder of Nick (Blake Berris). This week, Sonny (Freddie Smith) overhears more than he expected when Gabi reveals all on NBC's "Days of our Lives." Will he turn Will's (Chandler Massey) baby mama in? You''ll have to tune in to find out!

‘DAYS’’ Freddie Smith Speaks Out About the Chandler Massey/Guy Wilson Recast

As we previously reported, “Days of our Lives’” Freddie Smith (Sonny Kiriakis) revealed to Soap Opera Network that Guy Wilson will replace Chandler Massey onscreen in the role of Will Horton beginning in January 2014. And now, we have the details of the transition, including Smith’s thoughts on the controversial super-quick recast and how Wilson is fitting into the role.

Freddie Smith: Guy Wilson Replacing Chandler Massey on ‘DAYS’ Beginning in January 2014

During today's "A Day of Days" fan event at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, actor Freddie Smith shared with Soap Opera Network that Guy Wilson will replace Chandler Massey in the role of Will Horton beginning in January 2014. The actor noted that viewers will see Chandler one day and the next day they'll see Guy (ie. Will is not leaving town only to return played by a new actor).

‘DAYS’ Executive Producer Reveals True Story Behind the Chandler Massey/Guy Wilson Recast!

Recasting pivotal roles always comes with a rollercoaster of equal parts praise and equal parts critique, but “Days of our Lives’” decision to recast the role of Will in what seemed like mere moments after the announcement that Chandler Massey was departing the role has seen rumblings closer to an earthquake than a mere thrill ride. Viewers have questioned whether the show’s decision to bring Guy Wilson in was a way to stick it to Massey for leaving the role he’d made popular over the last three…

Today Marked Final Airdate For ‘DAYS’ Casey Deidrick; Co-Star Wishes Him Fond Farewell

Today marks the end of a four-year chapter for “Days of our Lives” fan favorite Casey Deidrick (Chad DiMera), who entered Salem as Will’s (Chandler Massey’s) hated rival back in 2009 and is now exiting the canvas as a much-loved and integral character, son of Stefano (Joseph Mascolo). In honor of the occasion, Soap Opera Network spoke with Deidrick’s onscreen love, Kate Mansi (Abigail), who tearfully recalls taping her final scene with Deidrick and opens up about how she truly feels about the…

Chandler Massey Talks ‘DAYS’ Exit

Shortly after winning his second consecutive Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series last month, "Days of our Lives" star, Chandler Massey, announced plans to depart the NBC Daytime drama series after portraying the role of Will Horton for the past four years. The actor stated he wants to go back to school and he wouldn't be able to do that while under contract with the soap.

Networks Release Daytime Emmy Award Winner Promos

On Sunday, June 16, CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "The Young and the Restless" were the big winners at the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards, which celebrated the best in soaps, talk, game shows and more. In celebration of their multiple Emmy wins, CBS has released promos for both "B&B" and "Y&R," which includes highlights for the entire CBS Daytime lineup. In addition to the CBS soaps, NBC has released a promo highlighting…

Charlie Sheen Proud of Daytime Emmy Award Winner Chandler Massey

Charlie Sheen ("Anger Management," "Two and a Half Men") is proud of Chandler Massey (Will Horton, "Days of our Lives") for winning his second Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series and he wants the world to know it. In a Twitter posting last week, a few days after Massey won his second Emmy Award, Sheen posted a picture of himself holding Massey's Emmy with the caption "Having taught ths kid everything he knows,…

EMMYS: Outstanding Drama Series Days of our Lives; Soaps First Win in Category Since 1978!

On Sunday, June 16, during “The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards,” NBC's "Days of our Lives" won its first Outstanding Drama Series Emmy Award in 35 years. The last time the show won in this category was in 1978! In addition to the drama series Emmy, "DAYS" also won for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series (Chandler Massey as "Will Horton"), Outstanding Live & Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series (Zoli Osaze, Re-recording…

EMMYS EXCLUSIVE: Winner Reactions

You saw the top winners of the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Awards accept their honors on stage, but guess what? Soap Opera Network went the extra mile and caught up with each and every soap opera winner just as they exited the grand stage! What were they thinking when their name was called? Where will they put their gorgeous gold men? And how will they celebrate being the top actors in their field? Read on to find out!