Soon after news broke that he had been cast as Dr. Ted Richardson on “Beyond the Gates,” replacing outgoing cast member Maurice Johnson in the role, actor Keith D. Robinson took to Instagram to thank the almighty God, the show’s producers, the fans and his loved ones for standing by him through his journey to the world of daytime drama.
“God is Good’ … This is gonna be a fun ride,” Robinson said in the caption of his post. “Special Thanks to @sheiladucks @cbstv @naacp @beyondthegatescbs @pakulaking @vaultentertainmentgroup and the friends, family, prayer warriors that hold me down on this crazy journey called show business. Glad to be the topic of your daily water cooler conversations along with my talented comrades.”
Daphnée Duplaix, who plays Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson, Ted Richardson’s wife, on the series, replied to Robinson’s post, saying, “So excited to have you on this ride with us sugar!” In response to Duplaix, Robinson said, “Glad to be here.”
Other comments from the show’s cast came from Ernestine Johnson Morrison who plays Shanice on the soap, who said, “Let’s Goooo sir!!!” and Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker), who used several emojis to emphasize his support and included the hashtag #GatesCommunity. Similarly, Ben Gavin (Derek Baldwin) used a salute emoji to welcome his new co-star.
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Additional replies came from fellow actors like Brian White (“Ambitions”), who said “Congrats, bro!” and Walter E. Jones (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”), who stated, “Bro thats awesome. Congrats ,well deserved.” Even former “One Life to Live” actor Tobia Truvillion (ex-Vincent Jones) commented, saying, “Like bing !!!!!”
While it remains unclear what spurred the casting switch at the brand new soap opera, Robinson is set to debut in Fairmont Crest with his first episodes airing in May. Reportedly, he began taping at the show’s Atlanta-based studio in early February, before the show premiered.
With more than 75 television and movie credits to his name, Robinson brings additional star power to the series, which already includes the aforementioned Duplaix, Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Clifton Davis (Vernon Dupree), Karla Mosley (Dani Dupre) and Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill Hamilton), among others.
Robinson starred as the Green Lightspeed Ranger (playing Joel Rawlings) in “Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue,” as well as memorable roles in such shows as “ER,” “American Dreams,” “Over There,” “Half & Half,” “Canterbury’s Law,” “Monk,” “NCIS,” “Major Crimes,” “Saints & Sinners,” and more recently “A Million Little Things,” among other television credits.
Among films, he’s appeared in the likes of “Dreamgirls,” “This Christmas,” “Dear John,” “Blade: Trinity” and “Fat Albert,” among others.
A final airdate for Johnson and an official first airdate for Robinson was unavailable at press time.
