Weeks before listeners are introduced to the world of “Haven Falls,” the new audio drama created by Casey S. Hutchison (“Forever and a Day”), who also executive produces and serves as head writer, comes word that veteran soap star Amelia Marshall (“All My Children,” “Passions,” et. al) has joined the show as a recast of of the Eileen Callahan character, who is described as the kind-hearted matriarch of the powerful family, though her decisions are sure to send shockwaves throughout the fictional Midwestern town of Haven Falls.
In “Haven Falls,” everyone has a secret, and loyalty is always up for sale. The story follows two warring families locked in a relentless battle for control, legacy, and survival. As the story unfolds, buried sins resurface, and alliances fracture, love becomes dangerous, truth becomes weaponized, and no one escapes unscathed.
“We are thrilled to welcome Amelia Marshall to ‘Haven Falls,'” said Hutchison in a statement. “Amelia is a tremendous talent whose work has resonated with soap audiences for years. She brings incredible presence, vulnerability, and strength to Eileen, and we cannot wait for listeners to hear what she brings to the role. I have loved reuniting with her.”
Marshall is the fourth veteran of daytime soaps to be cast on the new scripted series, following the previously announced Melissa Archer (Natalie Buchanan, “One Life to Live”; Serena Mason on “Days of our Lives”), Frank Dicopoulos (Frank Cooper, “Guiding Light”) and Jeff Branson (Jonathan Lavery, “All My Children”; Shayne Lewis, “Guiding Light”; Ronan Malloy, “The Young and the Restless”).
Distributed by Spotify for Creators, the 15-episode series, which blends the tradition of classic daytime drama with the freedom and intimacy of audio storytelling, premieres Thursday, June 25, with weekly drops across all major podcast platforms, and full episodes available on the show’s official YouTube channel.
Although Archer and Dicopoulos will be featured at the outset, Branson will make his debut in episodes releasing in July, as he replaces Nick Kretz in the role of Lucas Hale. Meanwhile, Marshall will first appear in the sixth episode of the series, releasing on Thursday, July 30.
Marshall began her television acting career in 1983, playing Miranda on “One Life to Live.” From 1989-996, she portrayed Gilly Grant on “Guiding Light” before making her way to Pine Valley as Belinda Keefer on “All My Children” from 1996-1999. Appearing in select episodes of “Lizzie McGuire,” “The District” and “Strong Medicine,” the actress would go on to star as Liz Sanbourne on “Passions” from 2001-2006. She most recently had roles as Yolanda on “The Bay” and Rhonda Jeffries in the audio drama “Forever and a Day,” which was also created and executive-produced by Hutchison.
In addition to Marshall, Archer, Dicopoulos and Branson, series regulars include fan-favorite performers from “Forever and a Day,” like Elizabeth von Isser, Kristina Sullivan, Benjamin Bryant, BJ Van Griffin, Candice Mack and Ashley Stewart, among others.
Check out a promo for the show below.