SPOILER !! ANOTHER VETERAN RETURNS MAY 2ND

Hollywood reporter confirms that Shane (Charles Shaughnessy) returns to Salem on a case for the ISA


SPOILERS
http://daytimeroyaltyonline.com/topic/8650765/1/

I wondered if he was going to be the person who John and Hope run into while in Alamainia. (not that we know he is going to be that person, but it would make sense)

That's great news. I always liked Shane and had hooped he'd come back, even if it's for a few scenes. I liked it when he was back for Alice's funeral, I think, or was it when fake Rafe and him met in a jail cell? Either way, was good to see his character pop up. WOuld be nice to see him on more of a recurring status. I was never much of a fan of Kim but did like some of her storylines.

Hey there, JS. Where are people reading that John and hope run into someone in....... GAWD..... I'll say..........ALAMANIA!!!! How original.

from the previews for the week of Feb 27th..john and Hope has a surprise guest

Ooops, didn't see that Shane returns on May 2nd. Well, there goes my theory of Hope and John running into him in Alamania.

It'll be great to see Shane again; always one of my favorites. I hope he and Kimberly are still together.

It will be so good to have him back

And this strengthens the notion that maybe John's "secret occupation" is maybe ISA?????

If I'm not mistaken John was either in the ISA or working for Shane at one time or another. And wasn't there a secret door in his Basic Black office that lead to a ISA secret room?

Oh, Oh, I've got it! Shane will be Stefano's missing son!!

I do hope this means Rafe will be working with him on some intriguing case that takes them out of Salem or a while. Partly because I'd like to see Sami function without Rafe being close at hand.

I'm sorry but until the writing actually improves, it won't matter to me who is brought back for more rehashed, retreaded, regurgitated, lukewarm character assassinating plot driven story lines. From what I've been reading Days is still refusing to realize that bringing back vets and staging stories to center around ratings stunts will not stabilize the ratings or satisfy the general audience.

Blog from Charles Shaughnessy as he returns to DAYS OF OUR LIVES as Shane Donovan!

Hi all! Well, I guess the Salem cat has jumped out of his bag!! Yes, it is true : Days of Our Lives has asked Shane to return for a twelve episode arc to help in the ruination of Stefano Di Mera....for the umpteenth time!!!

I have been back a couple of times since I first left in 1991, but this has been the most fun. It was like walking into a wormhole or time warp when I rehearsed my first scene. The old gang was there doing the same stuff and saying the same dialogue as if it were the very next day. Shane and Roman helping Bo, Hope, Marlena and John Black "bring down " Stefano Di Mera.

Everyone seemed happy to see me and I was giddy to see all of them. The strangest thing is that they all looked EXACTLY the same!! I know that there are miracles available through all kinds of surgery, but I could find no trace of them. Either they have some radical genius hidden away in the bowels of Burbank or they take VERY good care of themselves. It was kind of creepy actually. Each one of them must have a picture somewhere that is graying and aging in their place!

We had a lot of laughs and a lot of fond reminiscences, although we couldn't spend too long going down memory lane as the pace of the work is INSANE!! I always thought it was ridiculous how we taped a whole one-hour show in a day: now, they tape about a day and a half and are always "out" by 6:00 p.m. !! Today's Soap actors have to be one hundred percent "on their game" from the minute they walk onto the set. Trust me, they earn every penny of their paycheck. You walk in, the director runs quickly through the "blocking" ( where you should move, the "action" required in the scene,) you do it once for practice and cameras and then....ACTION! you're doing it for real. Talk about "shot out of a cannon!" All the dialogue has to be learnt before you wake up that day and, as many of them are in many days a week, they must learn it in their sleep. But...this crazy speed makes for an exciting and adrenaline-pumped ride.

I can't give any of the story away, but I think all you original fans are going to get a big kick out of this story. The only sad thing is that Patsy was not back. I do reference her in one line and mention that Kimberly "allowed" Shane to return for this mission as it was so important to him, but she is not there in person. Budgets are very tight and the storyline was specifically about Bo, Hope etc. and the ISA, so I guess they didn't see any need to ask her back as well.

My episodes start airing in May and will continue for about two weeks, so set the VCR or DVR or take some time off work, 'cos Shane is back in town!!!

Best. . . Charlie

Too bad it's only for two weeks. But it's better than nothing... Fingers crossed that the writers respect who Shane, the character, was. Me ? I love both the character and the actor, so I'm happy Charles Shaughnessy will be back. But again, it's bitter sweet. And I just can't believe that because of budget, they can't keep him, but they manage to keep EJ, Abby, Melanie, Daniel (and dare I say Sami ?) around, to name a few. To each their own, I guess.

@TheWriter - I would endorse all your casting cuts, LOL. But I might keep a less delusional Abby.

But I gotta wonder reading his post -

That doesn't sound like a lot of fun. I mean, isn't this rehashing part of the problem? Why can't he come back and do something new? Of course it will be a treat to see Shane again, but if I wanted to watch him in 1993, I could youtube clips of it.

That statement sent up flags for me too, Jason.

YES! I adore Shane! YAY!

Love Charles/Shane.......Can't wait to see him...........Even if we only have him for a short time, I am sure it will be worth it.......ShaSha

This is the best Days news I have heard in a long time! Love Shane!

casting call out for Shane and Kim son