Mike Manning, known for his work on Beyond the Gates and Days of Our Lives, is sharing his excitement about renewed attention that the soap opera genre has been getting recently.
Manning shared his thoughts on X, writing, “My thoughts ??,” before highlighting several recent headlines involving the genre.
He first pointed to Beyond the Gates as a major milestone, noting its significance as the first new daytime soap opera to enter production in 25 years, as well as the first hour-long soap centered on a predominantly Black cast.
Manning also referenced Ryan Gosling, who recently described himself as a longtime fan of Days of Our Lives and its leading lady Deidre Hall, even accepting an invitation to visit the set.
He also highlighted Michal B. Jordan, who spoke positively about his early career on All My Children while reflecting on his Oscar-winning success.
Sarah Michelle Gellar was another example, as she recently credited her time on All My Children for shaping her career while discussing a potential Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.
Manning also pointed to John Oliver, who publicly asked for a cameo on a soap during a recent episode of Last Week Tonight.
“I’m happy the genre is getting the recognition it deserves,” Manning wrote. “It’s the result of the hard work of so many.”
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Manning currently portrays Bradley “Smitty” Smith on Beyond the Gates. The character is the husband of Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) and the father of their two adopted children, Tyrell and Samantha.
Professionally, Smitty is a journalist known for covering hard-hitting stories. Most recently, he has been working on an undercover investigation with police detective Jacob Hawtorne involving a mysterious figure known as the “Impaler,” who is running na illegal plasma ring in Fairmont Crest.
Beyond the Gates airs new episodes weekdays on CBS and weeknights on Paramount Plus. Viewers can watch episodes from the beginning on Paramount Plus or on Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 Beyond the Gates FAST channel.
Related: 'Beyond the Gates' Marquita Goings Reflects on Growing Up with 'The Stories'
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