The Young and the Restless star Billy Flynn is aware of the differences in his portrayal of Cane and that of his predecessor, Daniel Goddard. However, he hopes that fans will still support a Cane and Lily reunion.
Key Takeaways
- Flynn compared Cane’s fling with Phyllis and his burning love for Lily.
- The soap actor admitted he’s a “romantic at heart.”
- Ultimately, Flynn is rooting for Lily and Cane and hopes that fans will continue to do so.
Dissecting Phyllis and Cane’s Fiery Fling
Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) and Cane (Billy Flynn) hooked up, to the shock of fans. In his interview with Soap Opera Digest, Flynn admitted that he wasn’t as surprised about their alter egos hooking up. He felt that Cane wanted to have fun with Phyllis, despite their egos and agendas getting in the way.
Cane caught onto Phyllis’ game. He discovered that she had stolen his AI software and given it to Victor (Eric Braeden). But she refuses to tell the truth.
Flynn admitted that their fling was “super-messy,” which makes it all the more fun. Cane and Phyllis crashed and burned on The Young and the Restless before they started. When asked whether the couple had longevity, Flynn was unsure about their “potential,” but said that he and Stafford are enjoying how this will unfold.
Lily and Cane’s Forever Love
There are still hardcore “Lane” fans who want Cane and Lily (Christel Khalil, who is pregnant with baby number three) back together. Flynn admitted that he’s also on board with those fans. “I’m a romantic at heart. I’m on board with the ‘Lane’ fans, and I think that’s the goal,” Flynn teased.
But Flynn is aware of the mess that his alter ego has gotten himself into. Meanwhile, Y&R fans still want Lily and Cane back together, even with Flynn in the role. Flynn knows what it’s like to be part of a popular pairing.
On Days of our Lives, he played Chad, who was involved with Abigail (AnnaLynne McCord). In the interview, he maintained that he’s a “romantic” who’s encouraging Y&R fans to give Lily and Cane a chance. It’s going to take a lot of apologizing on his part and forgiveness on Lily’s.
“So I’m with them. I’m a romantic. I want Cane and Lily to ultimately find their way back to each other, and I’m rooting for that to be done in the best, most romantic way possible,” Flynn concluded.
Sizzling Chemistry With Christel Khalil
What makes Lily and Cane’s pairing work is the chemistry between Khalil and Flynn. Also, both actors support a potential pairing between their characters. Flynn noted that he and his co-star have discussed how they could make this reunion work.
Cane and Lily are still a popular pairing in the soap world, and the actors are on board with their love story. Flynn feels flattered that viewers have warmed up to his version of Cane. All he can do is prove that his character is a different man this time around.
