In an announcement that has shocked Beyond the Gates fans over the weekend, Keith Robinson will assume the role of Ted Richardson on the recently launched soap opera, taking over the role from Maurice Johnson nicknamed “Turtleneck Ted” by fans due to Ted always sporting a fine turtleneck.
Ted Richardson is the doctor husband of Nicole Richardson, a psychiatrist and Dupree daughter. The Duprees are the first family of Fairmont Crest, an upscale gated community near Washington, D.C. The soap opera launched February 24th and is the first soap opera in decades to feature a black family at the helm.
A ratings hit for CBS, Beyond the Gates draws millions of viewers each week besting veteran soaps in the same time slot. The character of Ted Richardson may be in some hot water if it is ever discovered that he cheated on his wife and possibly fathered a daughter.
Keith Robinson is known for his roles in Dreamgirls where he played Jennifer Hudson’s (Effie White) brother C.C. White. Millennials will recognize him as the Lightspeed Green Power Ranger Joel Rawlings.
This recasting marks the first for the new soap, however recasts are very common in the genre. No news as to why Maurice Johnson is leaving the role yet.
While we here at Soap Wire will be sad to see Maurice go, we welcome Keith to the role and know he will make it his own.
Look out for Keith’s first episodes to begin airing in May.
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