Two of the stars of CBS daytime’s newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates, will chat live with Michael Fairman on Thursday, May 8th, beginning at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT.
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Brandon Claybon (Martin Richardson) and Mike Manning (Bradley “Smitty” Smith) will talk about their on-screen same-sex relationship that is quite complex. In story, Martin has major political aspirations and has been dealing with a trauma from his past that he won’t divulge to his husband. Meanwhile, Smitty was once a well-known political reporter who is dipping his toe back into his career after being the house husband to their two teenage children, Samantha and Tyrell. Can their marriage sustain through each of their career goals?
MORE: Here’s what you need to know about Brandon Claybon.
The two talented actors will be on hand to also share their thoughts on their characters, the importance of LGBTQ+ representation on television and in the media, and tease what’s ahead for their characters, plus field fan questions and comments.
READ MORE: Here’s what you should know about Mike Manning.
Soap fans know Mike Manning from his roles as Charlie Dale on Days of our Lives and his Daytime Emmy-winning role as Caleb on The Bay. Brandon Claybon began his career as a model and transitioned into acting, having appeared on primetime’s How to Get Away with Murder, Grey’s Anatomy and Tyler Perry’s Zatima to name but a few of his other roles.
