The Young and the Restless actor Joshua Morrow is genuinely content with his career in Genoa City. The star, who has been captivating viewers with his role as Nick Newman, has seen remarkable success. However, his journey wasn’t always set in stone. Many folks assumed Morrow would use his soap opera success as a springboard to Hollywood stardom. But why didn’t he climb the ladder that opens to Tinseltown? Find out!
Morrow Reflects On Key Decisions Shaping Nick’s Path
The Young and the Restless star took the role of Victor and Nikki’s son in 1994. In no time, he started loving the schedule, “I fell in love with the schedule.” Why? Very early on, Joshua realized he wanted to be a dad who could be home for dinner. He also wanted to avoid the constant travel that comes with many acting jobs. Talk about a family man!
So, this role fits perfectly with his vision of work-life balance. But we wonder, didn’t the temptation to enter Hollywood cross his mind? For Morrow, the stability and balance of daytime television were far more appealing. He explained that everyone strives to get a daytime show, stay a long time, and have that work/life balance. However, not everyone accomplishes it.
Additionally, Morrow quickly learned about the uncertainties of Hollywood, especially for a young actor. “It became pretty obvious to me that job security in Hollywood is difficult to attain.” On the flip side, the CBS soap offered a rare sense of stability, with the show consistently receiving renewals. Speaking of which, Nick Newman always remained a staple character.
The Y&R actor and the soap had to decide whether he would continue playing Nick in a mutual manner. Thankfully, it worked in Joshua’s favour. Subsequently, Morrow’s stellar performance and his preference for a balanced life over Hollywood fame did him wonders! It has resulted in what he calls “just incredible job security.”
Adding to the family’s soap opera legacy, his son, Crew, recently made his daytime debut on B&B. He plays Will Spencer, the son of Bill Spencer and Katie Logan. It’s a full-circle moment for Joshua, as both characters are portrayed by his former Y&R co-stars, Don Diamont and Heather Tom.
Kudos to the soap legend for not needing Hollywood’s limelight to feel successful or content. Don’t miss out on more The Young and the Restless celeb updates at Soap Opera Daily. What’s next for Nick Newman? Share your thoughts in the comments!
So glad you stayed! You do a fantastic job!
Great stable man!