Amelia Heinle is the new Victoria Newman RECAST on Y&R [Archive] - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Miss Golden

02-15-2005, 11:57 PM

Heinle Hired as Y&R's New Victoria

Posted Tuesday, February 15, 2005 9:19:54 PM

After what can only be called an exhaustive search, The Young and the Restless has cast daytime veteran Amelia Heinle (ex-Mia Saunders, All My Children) as Victoria Newman.

The process of finding a successor to the role previously held by three-time Daytime Emmy winner Heather Tom proved to be extremely challenging for the casting department. Tom exited The Young and the Restless in November 2003 amid concerns of "creative differences" between her and show executives. She promptly signed on to appear on ABC's One Life to Live, where she currently portrays Kelly Cramer.

Originally, a spokesperson for The Young and the Restless stated that the show planned to bring a new actress into the role in January 2004. An initial wave of auditions reportedly failed to find anyone who was a perfect fit for the role. Several other casting calls went out during 2004, but each one ended much the same way.

Heinle most recently appeared on ABC's All My Children, where she portrayed Mia Saunders from July 2001 through June 2004. Heinle's character was relegated to the back burner for much of her time with All My Children. Prior to joining AMC, Heinle enjoyed a three year run as Steffi Brewster on Loving and The City.

Heinle had her first The Young and the Restless airdate n March 21st.

Molson

02-27-2005, 03:56 AM

Sterling Holobyte

02-28-2005, 01:10 AM

That really sucks.... I hate when they recast these roles...especially when the originals or the people as we know have been there for so long they have made that part what it is.....It isn't going to be half as good with someone else playing the part.... It's the same as Mac, I just read where she is being recasted for the role to
The person you are talking about though I don't know who she is...... I am NOT looking forward to it, b/c I did see Heather Tom on aanother soap(I don't watch, just flipping the channels and saw her) and I was hopeing she would leave that show and come back to Y&R ........ :(
You're not alone, Molson. I think we all feel that way.
Oh, by the way, here is a pic of Heather's replacement: She looks pretty cute, although I have seen other pics of her that aren't as flattering....
http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/PersonDetail/personid-18850/

Miss Golden

03-22-2005, 01:37 AM

I thought Heinle did an excellent job in her debut yesterday, BUT I think she would have been better suited for another role besides Victoria, perhaps a Newman or Abbott cousin or something. Heather Tom was very sassy, and I did not see much of that in Heinle. She seemed kind of sweet and innocent, since it was her debut she will definately improve, but I do think that the character of Victoria is going to change a little.

isiahthomas

03-22-2005, 11:17 AM

I like the new Victoria. She's cuter than Heather Tom.

Miss Golden

03-22-2005, 12:11 PM

http://us.ent4.yimg.com/tv.yahoo.com/images/he/photo/tv_pix/abc/all_my_children/amelia_heinle/all2.jpg

New Victoria (Amelia Heinle) Age: 32

http://www.broadwayworld.com/photoops/aroundthetown0504/95770006.jpg

Old Victoria (Heather Tom) Age: 29

HuntingtonM15

03-22-2005, 12:17 PM

Yeah...it was only one day, but I don't like her. I know right now that I never will. As I said in the Y&R thread, I want Heather Tom, not a Denise Richards clone. Amelia also has about the same acting abilities as Denise.

Miss Golden

03-22-2005, 01:02 PM

That's why this recast is so hard, Heather Tom started in like 1990 when she was only 14. She looked just like the girl next door, and she did not resemble all the other made up soap opera actresses. She left for part of 1997 and they replaced her with some dumb blonde whom was terrible and she was quickly gone after a few months.

Plus this new Victoria looks just like Mac in the face.

JenniferGraham1370

03-23-2005, 01:08 PM

I think Amelia will do a great job for the show. She looks really good and after a few weeks no one will notice it isn't Heather anymore.

Dianne3

03-23-2005, 01:26 PM

I remember Amelia Heinle from the soap Loving, and think she's an interesting choice for Victoria. I like the actress.

Heather Tom's Victoria was a spoiled brat. I did not find her believable as a mature businnesswoman.

I have read a few Y&R messageboards, and not too many people are upset that Heather Tom is no longer with the show, like people seem to be here.

HuntingtonM15

03-23-2005, 02:07 PM

The girl could be on the show for three years, and she still wouldn't be Victoria to me. I don't see how the majority of long time viewers could like her already. She does not have the ability to act this part.

Dragonflies

03-23-2005, 02:49 PM

Molson

03-23-2005, 04:11 PM

I think Amelia will do a great job for the show. She looks really good and after a few weeks no one will notice it isn't Heather anymore.

I think your wrong...It will take way too long before we won't notice it isn't Heather Tom.... Heather has been on for so many years that this new person doesn't even seem like she is Victoria... It's not fare to do that to long time viewers....and they will do it for Mac to.... It took be a long time to even accept her as Mackenzie,(and I still don't like her)..... But to replace Heather Tom isn't right...that is really too bad they couldn't work things out and her to come back...... I am glad that I tape these shows so I can bypass the whole Victoria storyline...as I do for other boring parts and commercials......
Maybe one day Heather Tom will come back....... One can only hope....

HuntingtonM15

03-23-2005, 04:15 PM

I think your wrong...It will take way too long before we won't notice it isn't Heather Tom.... Heather has been on for so many years that this new person doesn't even seem like she is Victoria... It's not fare to do that to long time viewers....and they will do it for Mac to.... It took be a long time to even accept her as Mackenzie,(and I still don't like her)..... But to replace Heather Tom isn't right...that is really too bad they couldn't work things out and her to come back...... I am glad that I tape these shows so I can bypass the whole Victoria storyline...as I do for other boring parts and commercials......
Maybe one day Heather Tom will come back....... One can only hope....

I completely agree. Some recasts aren't so bad. But this is not one of the better ones. The Mac recast will also suck. I think the last recast I didn't mind was the recast of Diane with Susan Walters.

Sterling Holobyte

03-23-2005, 04:21 PM

Heather Tom's Victoria was a spoiled brat. I did not find her believable as a mature businnesswoman.

You'd probably look like a spoiled brat too if you were Victor Newman's kid. ;)
That's one thing that actually made her believable, because a real person who grew up with such wealth and family power would probably be a little spoiled. If you don't believe me, just ask Paris Hilton. :D
So in that case, Heather did a fantastic job of portraying that type of character.

Dr. Jazz

03-23-2005, 11:02 PM

Amelia is ok, but it's gonna take time for the viewers to get used to her and I agree, Heather Tom will always be Victoria no matter who comes along and plays her. However, if any of you other long-time viewers recall - Everyone was pissed when Terry Lester left the role of Jack Abbott after several years & all kinds of people were trashing Peter Bergman when he took over the role because he was not Terry Lester. Almost everyone has changed their tune since then & people love Peter Bergman as Jack. I still think Terry Lester did a better job as Jack because I still think of Bergman as Cliff from All My Children :lol:

Molson

03-24-2005, 02:21 AM

Alot of people feel that way about recasts, people are already saying that about Carly on GH cause Tamara Braun is leaving, they say no one can replace Tamara, yet those same people said no one could ever take Sarah Brown's place, but Tamara did great :)

I say give her more than one days chance. I hated Heather Tom as Kelly on One Life to Live cause Gina Tognoni was so amazing in the role, but she's grown on me, and I think in time, Amelia will too on people :)

I never liked that Sarah Brown either....And I don't like this Carly either, now your saying she's leaving??? What the hell is up with these soaps...Man it is very frustrating to watch when they keep getting rid of the long time actors....or even when they recast.... So are they going to recast her role too??? I wish that Sonny would get killed off the show, his storylines make me want vomit....Grrrr......

And as for Heather Tom not being on the show anymore, well that blows....and no I don't want to give this chick a chance...... JMO

HuntingtonM15

03-24-2005, 02:27 AM

I never liked that Sarah Brown either....And I don't like this Carly either, now your saying she's leaving??? What the hell is up with these soaps...Man it is very frustrating to watch when they keep getting rid of the long time actors....or even when they recast.... So are they going to recast her role too??? I wish that Sonny would get killed off the show, his storylines make me want vomit....Grrrr......

And as for Heather Tom not being on the show anymore, well that blows....and no I don't want to give this chick a chance...... JMO

I did like Sarah Brown, but she was on GH for what...5 years? Heather Tom was on Y&R for 12 years. That's a bit of a difference there. After having someone portray a character for that long, it's not easy to accept someone new who looks or acts nothing like her.

Dragonflies

03-24-2005, 02:04 PM

I did like Sarah Brown, but she was on GH for what...5 years? Heather Tom was on Y&R for 12 years. That's a bit of a difference there. After having someone portray a character for that long, it's not easy to accept someone new who looks or acts nothing like her.

True one was on longer, but there's not much difference, Sarah to alot of people is still Carly, and same with Tamara, alot of people who loved Sarah as Carly hated Tamara as Carly and vice versa, same with Heather Tom on OLTL, alot of people said "oh she's not Kelly, she's too old to be Kelly"....etc. etc....I do think in time people will grow to accept Amelia in the role, IMO she was great on AMC, they just underutilized her so badly.

HuntingtonM15

03-24-2005, 02:07 PM

True one was on longer, but there's not much difference, Sarah to alot of people is still Carly, and same with Tamara, alot of people who loved Sarah as Carly hated Tamara as Carly and vice versa, same with Heather Tom on OLTL, alot of people said "oh she's not Kelly, she's too old to be Kelly"....etc. etc....I do think in time people will grow to accept Amelia in the role, IMO she was great on AMC, they just underutilized her so badly.

I don't blame people for not liking Heather in the role. She was quite different. I know people and I'm sure there are a lot more who still don't like her. Yeah, there will be some people who will eventually accept Amelia, but I think there will also be many who won't.

Jrnygrl

03-24-2005, 06:09 PM

In my opinion watching the new Victoria is like watching another soap. I'm just not connecting with her. It just seems out of place or something.

I also agree with the two Jack comparisons, I liked Terry Lester and think of what would he do in some scenes, but I think Peter Bergman (although I still have thoughts of Cliff Warner) does a great job going head to head with Victor. The new Victoria just doesn't seem to have the spark that Heather Tom did, and I don't think Heather Tom has what it takes to be the new character that she is in now, I have watched her a couple of times on OLTL, and she just seems to be walking in a fog and saying words. JMO! :wave:

HuntingtonM15

03-24-2005, 06:19 PM

I don't think Heather Tom has what it takes to be the new character that she is in now, I have watched her a couple of times on OLTL, and she just seems to be walking in a fog and saying words. JMO! :wave:

I bet she misses Y&R and is in denial about it! ;)

Jrnygrl

03-24-2005, 10:29 PM

I bet she misses Y&R and is in denial about it! ;)

I really think so. Didn't her brother, who was Billy, go over to OLTL with her and left suddenly too? I wonder if he will come back as Billy or will we get a new Billy now that Mack is leaving.

Molson

03-25-2005, 01:04 AM

I really think so. Didn't her brother, who was Billy, go over to OLTL with her and left suddenly too? I wonder if he will come back as Billy or will we get a new Billy now that Mack is leaving.

I still think they shouldn't of recasted the role...there should be some kind of clause that if you have been on a soap for a certain amount of years and the storyline isn't going anywhere then you can go and do your own thing, but the role is always there for that person.... It is hard to get use to someone like a new Victoria after all these years..... Alot of the time the producers and writers just tick me off...... JMO

HuntingtonM15

03-25-2005, 01:50 AM

I really think so. Didn't her brother, who was Billy, go over to OLTL with her and left suddenly too? I wonder if he will come back as Billy or will we get a new Billy now that Mack is leaving.

I recently read that David Tom is coming back to OLTL. I think it might be only for a few episodes, though. I'm not really sure. I really would like him to come back to Y&R. I'm hoping that Ashley Bashioum will return once this new storyline of Mac's is over. I still think it sucks that Y&R did that once they promised her they'd work around her schedule.

HuntingtonM15

03-25-2005, 01:52 AM

I still think they shouldn't of recasted the role...there should be some kind of clause that if you have been on a soap for a certain amount of years and the storyline isn't going anywhere then you can go and do your own thing, but the role is always there for that person.... It is hard to get use to someone like a new Victoria after all these years..... Alot of the time the producers and writers just tick me off...... JMO

I agree about the writers. They are completely at fault for Heather Tom leaving in the first place. They totally ran Victoria into the ground, which made her leave the show. And now that they have a new storyline for her--she's gone.