When it comes to daytime TV legends, The Young and the Restless knows how to pick them. But what if they had missed out on one of their brightest stars? Today, we dive into how The Young and the Restless almost lost Mark Grossman to another soap, and why fans are so lucky fate intervened.
The Young and the Restless: Mark Grossman, A Rising Star
Mark Grossman became a household name the moment he debuted as Adam Newman. However, things could have turned out very differently. Before joining The Young and the Restless in 2019, Grossman nearly landed elsewhere.
In a recent interview, Grossman revealed he auditioned for General Hospital. He credited GH’s casting director, Mark Teschner, for giving him his first big chance in Los Angeles. Grossman shared that Teschner took him to producers within his first month of arriving.
Grossman didn’t land a role on GH, but he never forgot the opportunity. He spoke highly of Teschner and expressed how grateful he felt for the early support. If things had clicked differently, Grossman might have ended up in Port Charles instead of Genoa City.
After auditioning for General Hospital and The Young and the Restless, Grossman got the call. Interestingly, he had no idea what role he was being considered for. When he finally met Sharon Case and Joshua Morrow at the network callback, he realized the stakes.
Grossman admitted feeling nervous before his screen test. Despite the jitters, he nailed it and earned the role. Six years later, he remains a cornerstone of The Young and the Restless. Imagine Genoa City without Grossman’s intense portrayal of Adam. It is a scary thought! Y&R fans can breathe easy knowing he chose the right soap home.
The Young and the Restless truly dodged a bullet by securing Mark Grossman. His impact on the show is undeniable. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more exciting updates on The Young and the Restless!
