Brandon Claybon is winning fans over with his portrayal of Martin Richardson in Beyond The Gates. But if things had turned out differently, the actor would’ve called this soap opera his home.
Key Takeaways
- Claybon made his BTG debut in February 2025.
- The actor had a brief role on General Hospital in 2023.
- Before starring in BTG and GH, the actor auditioned for a role on The Young and the Restless.
Soap Opera Dreams
Claybon has become a household name to daytime audiences thanks to BTG. The actor was cast as Martin in October 2024 and made his first appearance on the premiere episode on February 24, 2025.
In a recent interview with The Locher Room, the actor revealed that soap operas were his main goal as an actor. “It was always my goal to be on a soap opera, and that started back in 2017 or 2018. So, I think it’s meant to be.”
Before joining BTG, Claybon had a brief role as Dr. Brent Snyder on General Hospital in 2023. If you recall, he was the physical therapist who helped Curtis after he was shot and paralyzed. But before stepping foot in Port Charles and Fairmont Crest, the actor almost called Genoa City home.
In 2018, he auditioned for a role on Y&R, but the opportunity didn’t materialize. “I was up for a series regular on Young and the Restless. During this time, Mishael Morgan, her role, I think she played Hilary, but something happened with that character. I was supposed to play her love interest.”
Unfortunately for Claybon, it was during this time that Morgan opted to leave the soap opera. The show wrote a heartbreaking departure as Hilary and her baby died after sustaining injuries in a car accident.
“My role went up in thin air after that,” Claybon explained. Although things didn’t pan out at Y&R, fate had other plans for the actor, who found his new home at BTG.
Welcome to Fairmont Crest
Claybon has had the opportunity to showcase his acting skills in emotionally charged storylines in 2025. Martin’s most poignant storyline was his and Vernon’s (Clifton Davis) cover-up of a murder that came back to haunt him.
In 2023, Martin and Vernon were driving home when they were attacked by two men. While protecting his grandfather, Martin killed one of the men and severely beat the other. The Duprees and their team immediately went to work to cover up the murder, but years later, their secret was uncovered.
As a result, Martin’s secret caused trouble in his marriage to Smitty (Mike Manning). After a brief separation, the couple reunited and tried to move forward. Martin and Smitty managed to weather the storm in 2025. But can they handle the drama that awaits them in 2026?
