Soap's Controversial New Love Story!
"It's going to be a different summer with no slashers killing people or people being pushed down stairs," says Van Hansis (Luke) of his latest storyline. " I think it's going to be more of a upbeat summer, where the drama comes out of emotions rather than actions. " But is daytime ready for it's first gay male love story?
The In Depth Story: With the introduction of Jake Silbermann as Noah Mayer on Friday, June 1, Luke will finally get his first boyfriend! The daytime newcomer says that when he auditioned for the role, he was told that he would be the love interest of another male character, and had no problem whatsoever with it." Silbermann admits. " It's acting, and it's a really interesting character. Luke had a great storyline last Summer, and I think this one is going to be just as interesting. I'm thrilled about it." Although the network's Standards and Practices will likely keep Luke and Noah's love story from being as physical as most soap romances, Silbermann says he's willing to turn up the heat. "Whatever is appropriate," the actor muses. " Not a problem. I want to make the character as full-bodied and real as I possibly can."