Beyond The Gates Finds Its Patriarch, Releases “Final” Cast Announcement

Beyond The Gates continues to shore up its premiere ensemble. Following the announcement of 10 hires comes word that a further seven actors are set to round out the company.

Beyond The Gates Final Round Of Casting

Per a CBS press release — reportedly the last we are to receive in regards to casting — the final batch of cast additions consists of showman, minister, and author Clifton Davis, Days of our Lives alum Mike Manning (ex-Charlie Dale), Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob, Ben Gavin, Lauren Bugliogli, and Alex Alegria.

All About Beyond The Gates

Per the official synopsis:

“Beyond the Gates is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home.

“At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those that live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have ‘made it’ and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others.”

As previously detailed, Bob Guza (a former headwriter of General Hospital and scribe of multiple other sudsers) and veteran producer Julie Hanan Carruthers (who stewarded, amongst others, Port Charles, GH, and All My Children) have boarded the series as executive producers alongside creatrix/showrunner/headwriter Michele Val Jean.

Sheila Ducksworth, Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson and Kimberly Doebereiner will also serve as EPs.

A Who’s Who Of The Latest Hires

Clifton Davis – Vernon Dupree: “The Dupree family patriarch. Married to Anita and father to Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson and Dani Dupree. A venerable former senator, Vernon is gentle, humble and generous with his knowledge and experience. Retired now, Vernon was at the forefront of the civil rights movement.”

Jibre Hordges – Jacob Hawthorne: “Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne’s husband and a robbery/homicide detective with the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. Jacob hails from a family of law enforcement. He is proud of his wife, the family he comes from, serving the community and seeking justice for victims.”

Mike Manning – Bradley “Smitty” Smith: “Husband to Congressman Martin Richardson and father to teenagers Tyrell and Samantha. A former political reporter turned househusband, Smitty is a fantastic dad who has guided his children with warmth and good humor. Smitty is thinking of resuming his writing career but is hesitant to tell Martin, who likes their home life the way it is.”

Jen Jacob – Ashley Morgan: “Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne’s best friend, who is the only child of a young single mother. Ashley was a latchkey kid who has never been afraid of rolling up her sleeves. She is a nurse at Washington D.C.’s Garland Memorial Hospital and has the perfect temperament for her profession – positive, cheerful, brisk, resourceful and independent. She can be serious but is also fun-loving with a smile that lights up a room.”

Ben Gavin – Derek Baldwin: “A devoted firefighter in a relationship with Ashley Morgan and best friend to Jacob Hawthorne. Derek is fearless, holds nothing back and goes into a zone when he fights fire – which is almost personal for him rather than just a professional calling. Incredibly handy, Derek can fix almost anything.”

Lauren Bugliogli – Vanessa McBride: “A high-end real estate agency owner who specializes in luxury property and is neighbors with Dani Dupree and best friend to Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson. The mother of twins, Vanessa is in a loveless marriage with her high school sweetheart.”

Alex Alegria – Tomas “Tom” Navarro: A handsome and confident young attorney at Bill Hamilton’s law firm. Tomas has an eye for Katherine ‘Kat’ Richardson.”