Some of Beyond the Gates‘ favorite familiar faces are back for more drama, chaos, and there’s even a battle brewing. Here’s the breakdown of guest stars and recurring players for the week of March 2-6, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Familiar guest stars and recurring favorites return to stir up fresh drama.
- Carlton and Kial compete as tensions rise around Nicole.
- Samantha reappears as Martin tries to reconnect with family.
Recent Guest Stars: The Week of February 23, 2026
Actress Iona Morris Jackson played Smitty and Martin’s oncologist friend, Dr. Monica McCormick. The good doctor gave Naomi much-needed food for thought. Meanwhile, Jahmone Duhaney was the unhoused man Lynette (Dominique Madison) chose to pin the blame for Hayley’s mugging on.
Fortunately for him, Joey (Jon Lindstrom) believed June (Jasmine Burke) when she said he was a good man. So even with a nickname of “Sledge Hammer,” the shady casino owner arranged for the man’s release and got him out of town. Finally, Smack Louis was Jacob’s (Jibre Hordges) contact while he was undercover. If you recall, he refused to give up any intel on The Impaler.
The Week of March 2, 2026
While we’ll have to wait and see who plays Shanice’s Aunt, the one who ends up grilling Ted (Keith D. Robinson) next week, here are some of the recurring players who will be appearing.
On Tuesday, March 3, Lami (formerly David Lami Friebe) appears when Izaiah Hawthorne gets put on the spot. Look for Robert Christopher Riley and Greg Vaughan to pop up again. Their characters — Carlton and Kial — are set to compete. For what? Nicole’s love?
Vaughan continues to appear on March 4, when he’s in scenes with Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli). Kenjah is also around on Wednesday, when Ashley (Jen Jacob) seeks out Madison for information that could help Jordi Vilasuso’s Grayson.
Two more of BTG’s go-to guys slide into the action on Thursday, March 5, with Maurice P. Kerry’s Randy and Ben Gavin’s Derek getting more airtime. Randy has some choice words for his cousin, Hayley (Marquita Goings), while Derek finds himself caught in the middle of Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) and Vanessa.
Finally, Najah Jackson’s back as Samantha on Friday, March 6, when Martin (Brandon Claybon) tries to connect with her and her other dad, Smitty (Mike Manning).
