Jack Wagner is making a dramatic return to The Bold and the Beautiful as Nick Marone, starting Monday, June 16. After over a decade away from the soap, Wagner opens up about what fans can expect from his summer storyline, and it’s packed with drama, romance, and intrigue.
Drama and Romance
Nick Marone is back and more confident than ever. Wagner previewed to Soap Opera Digest that Nick has evolved into a wealthy, international shipping tycoon—someone who’s fearless and decisive.
“The key for me was to make Nick fearless,” Wagner explained, noting that Nick’s no longer intimidated by Ridge (Thorsten Kaye). “When Ridge enters the scene, Nick treats him like a fly on his shoulder,” Wagner said, adding humor to the rivalry.
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Nick’s mission in his return is clear: to win back Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang). Wagner revealed that Nick will challenge Brooke’s current relationship with Ridge, urging her to consider a future with him instead.
“The goal is for Brooke to wake up and see that maybe Nick is her future,” Wagner shared. Fans can look forward to seeing Nick push Brooke out of her comfort zone, as he brings her face to face with what’s been missing in her relationship with Ridge.
Wagner also highlighted his excitement about working with Lang again, calling her “incredible.” Their chemistry on-screen promises to reignite sparks between Nick and Brooke, with Wagner bringing both humor and vulnerability to Nick’s pursuit of her heart.
As for what’s next, Wagner teases an epic climax filmed in Italy, with a cliffhanger that promises to leave viewers on the edge of their seats. The storyline has been designed to make a lasting impact, and there’s potential for more Nick and Brooke moments in the future, depending on Wagner’s schedule.
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