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Soap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, Recaps > General Hospital > General Hospital Star William DeVry Opens Up About The Y&R Role That Got Away

General Hospital Star William DeVry Opens Up About The Y&R Role That Got Away

William DeVry on the 'Young & Restless' Character He Almost Became

Last updated: July 29, 2024 7:39 am
By Muskan Lodhi Published July 29, 2024 Add a Comment
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Buckle up because we’ve got some juicy behind-the-scenes General Hospital scoop! It’ll make you rethink your beloved soaps! Imagine your favorite actors almost landing iconic roles but missing out at the last minute. The “what if” possibility can be mind-boggling, and we’ve just unearthed a new one for you. GH star William DeVry nearly snagged a spot on The Young and the Restless just two years ago. Can you believe it? Read on to know more!

   

DeVry Shares Stories of Roles He Nearly Landed

During an interview with Soaps.com, the General Hospital actor was asked if other soaps had ever approached him. Who knows, Tucker McCall on Y&R could have been a good fit for him. William agreed and revealed, “Honestly, I did test for Tucker, and I really thought the job was mine. The test went fantastically.”


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GH/ DeVry chatted with Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) multiple times before the test.

Moreover, DeVry chatted with Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) and Jason Thompson (Billy) multiple times before the test. He really thought he would fit into the role seamlessly, But, as showbiz goes, the producers had other plans and gave the role to Trevor St. John. The GH star had nothing but praise for Trevor, given their history. 

He shared, “I was surprised I didn’t get the role, but I also knew that Trevor St. John was stiff competition.” Additionally, William praised the Y&R stalwart and revealed Trevor was on AMC on his first day as Michael [Cambias]. “It was the day Michael met Kendall in Aspen; Trevor was the bartender.” Then, St. John quickly became popular on One Life to Live just a few months later.


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GH/ The GH star had nothing but praise for Trevor, given their history. 

The actor “tore it up at OLL” as Walker/Todd/Victor for a decade before his comeback to daytime in 2022. Furthermore, DeVry noted, “From what I hear, he’s been fantastic on Young & Restless.” But Trevor said goodbye to the CBS soap in June after two years. St. John shared a farewell message on social media, expressing his gratitude for his time in Genoa City.

“As you well know, Tuckers come, and Tuckers go, and so the cycle continues… this Tucker is in his go phase….” It’s crazy to think how deVry and St. John’s careers have intertwined over the years. And if you wonder if DeVry ever broods over the role that got away, here’s the response. “Everything works out for a reason,” he says, “so I’m not one to question the past.”


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GH/ William thinks everything works out for a reason, so he can’t question past.

Don’t miss out on more General Hospital celeb updates at Soap Opera Daily. Could William have done a better job as Tucker? Tell us in the comments.

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