Soap opera fans, especially those of The Bold and the Beautiful, are no strangers to Soap-Opera Rapid-Aging Syndrome (SORAS). This phenomenon often sees kids or teens suddenly appearing much older with respect to the show’s timeline. The recent recasting of Will Spencer with 19-year-old Crew Morrow raises the possibility that other characters on B&B might soon undergo similar changes. Could this be the start of a new wave of recasts for the show? Read on to find out!
After Will’s Recast, Who’s Next on B&B?
The Bold and the Beautiful has just brought in Crew Morrow for the role of Will Spencer. But it wouldn’t make sense for Will to appear so young instantly. Why? It is because while he ages so rapidly, his sibling Douglas is still too young to get his learner’s permit. Similarly, Beth still needs bedtime stories while his brother Will suddenly grows up to be a youngster. To counter this, B&B might also age up a few other characters quickly! Or they might treat Will’s sudden ageing as a one-time thing.
Who knows, they did it just so he could interact more believably with his new sister, Luna. And both the characters can metaphorically and literally see eye to eye. Let’s understand the consequence of choosing to keep Will’s ageing unique. It means viewers of the American soap can keep enjoying Henry Joseph Samiri as Douglas. After all, there’s no denying he’s one of the cutest and most beloved kids on the show. Anyway, Finnegan George portrayed Will from 2018 to 2020.
In 2021, the soap sent Will away to boarding school. Cut to June 2024, Crew Morrow, the son of Joshua Morrow from CBS’s Y&R, took over the role of Will. The burning question is: Will we witness more recasts? Nevertheless, we reckon that this sudden change would unlock many possibilities for storylines, especially with new, older characters stepping into established roles. It’ll be interesting to see how the show strikes a balance between the old and the new.
Additionally, we’re excited to see how the other characters react to Will’s rapid ageing. Soap operas are popular for their twists and turns, and this just adds another layer to the ongoing drama. So, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for the latest The Bold and Beautiful updates on celebs and spoilers. And brace yourself to find out whether they rapidly age a few more characters or keep this as a one-off.
