CBS’s upcoming soap opera, Beyond the Gates, premiering on February 24, is making waves as a groundbreaking addition to daytime television. A behind-the-scenes look at the show’s production highlights the excitement and significance of this historic moment.
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The series, created by veteran soap writer Michele Val Jean, is produced by CBS Studios in partnership with NAACP Venture and Procter & Gamble Studios. Set in an affluent Maryland suburb, Beyond the Gates follows the prestigious Dupree family, a symbol of Black excellence. However, beneath their pristine image lie deep secrets and scandals, all closely watched by those outside their exclusive world.
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In the video, the cast expresses immense pride in being part of this trailblazing project. Daphnée Duplaix (One Life to Live, Passions) describes it as “groundbreaking for everyone in the industry.” Tamara Tunie (As the World Turns) agrees and calls it a “historic moment” in daytime TV, while newcomer Lauren Buglioli notes the importance of Val Jean becoming the first person of color to create a soap.
For Val Jean, seeing her vision come to life has been a surreal experience. “I’ve always wanted to create a show centered around rich, Black people,” she says. Her dream is definitely coming true! With posh sets, a gorgeous cast, and all the pomp and circumstance, this is shaping up to be a massive hit!
Lead actress, Karla Mosley (Bold and the Beautiful), says very much the same thing and emphasizes the show’s significance, noting it is the first new soap greenlit in over 25 years. “It’s exciting!” She enthused. Veteran actor Clifton Davis also reflects on the progress made in the industry, recalling the struggles of the 1970s. “Now we have African American writers, and it lifts my spirit,” he shares.
With a stellar cast and a fresh, powerful narrative, and a whole host of new sets and new drama, this pivotal new series is poised to make a lasting impact on daytime television. Will you be tuning in with us when the show begins?
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