Susan Walters’ character finds herself in trouble on The Young and the Restless. Diane is being held captive by a man named Dr. Laurence Markham. Laurence is a stranger to Diane, but Jere Burns is a dear friend of Walters.
Key Takeaways
- Burns was cast as Laurence, a man responsible for Diane’s disappearance.
- Burns and Walters worked together on the sitcom Dear John.
- Walters is excited to be working with Burns again.
Together Again
Diane has become Genoa City’s latest kidnapping victim. Mrs. Abbott’s sudden disappearance has sparked concern for her husband, Jack (Peter Bergman), and her son Kyle (Michael Mealor). There’s been a lot of mystery surrounding Diane’s sudden disappearance, but now fans will start to get answers.
In an upcoming episode, a disoriented Diane awakens in a strange house. It doesn’t take Diane long to meet her captor because Laurence soon makes his appearance.
Burns and his mystery are already generating attention with fans. The actor is best known for his role as Kirk Morris on the Judd Hirsch comedy Dear John, which also co-starred Walters.
Having the chance to work with Burns again was a joy for Walters. “I loved working with Jere Burns on Dear John, so I was thrilled we’d be working together again on Y&R,” the actress told TV Insider. “He was a fantastic scene partner in this upcoming story arc.”
Who Is Laurence?
This is Burns’ first gig on a soap opera. The actor is mainly known for his comedic roles but has also starred on the primetime dramas Justified and Breaking Bad. Burns will get a chance to show off his dramatic side with his role as Laurence on Y&R.
So far, details about the character are still being kept secret. But theories have been swirling about his connection to Diane.
The number one theory is that the doctor is in cahoots with Patty (Stacy Haiduk). Patty is responsible for Jack and Diane’s separation, and since she wants Jack back, it wouldn’t be surprising if she had Diane kidnapped.
Another theory is that a kidnapping-obsessed Victor (Eric Braeden) is behind Diane’s disappearance. Victor wants Jack away from Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott). What better way to distract Jack than by kidnapping his wife?
Other theories are that Laurence could be Diane’s ex-husband, Andy Richards (Steven Ford). Or maybe he’s another person from Diane’s past who has a score to settle.
Clues about Laurence and his connection to Diane and Genoa City will unfold as this story kicks off. Not only will it be a fun ride for fans, but also for Burns and Walters.
