CBS has announced a landmark crossover event between its daytime drama series Beyond the Gates and The Young and the Restless.
Per the network, the storyline “will transport six iconic residents from Y&R’s Genoa City into BTG’s posh gated community, Fairmont Crest, and will air on Beyond the Gates in June.” This is the second crossover overall, as Bryton James’ Devon Winters appeared on BTG last August.
Which ‘Y&R’ characters will crossover to ‘Beyond the Gates’?
In June’s episodes, actors Eric Braeden, Michael Mealor, Melissa Ordway, Peter Bergman, Susan Walters and James will appear in multiple episodes.
The description reads, “In the episodes, longtime close friends Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) and the powerful patriarch of the Newman family, the legendary Victor Newman (Braeden), arriving in grand style at Fairmont Crest, reunite at a high-profile political fundraiser. Over the years, Victor has backed Vernon’s political campaigns, while Vernon has championed legislation benefiting Newman Enterprises, an alliance built on loyalty, influence and mutual gain. Now, Vernon has asked Victor to serve as the keynote speaker for his grandson Martin’s (Brandon Claybon) fundraiser.”
“Also in attendance are Kyle (Mealor) and Martin, friends who first bonded in New York City after college,” it continues. “Martin extended the invitation to Kyle, who arrived alongside his parents, Jack (Peter Bergman) and Diane (Walters). Abby (Ordway) and Devon (Bryton James) are also on the VIP guest list, with Devon fielding an unexpected business opportunity from Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie). As the evening unfolds, a shocking event occurs, abruptly derailing the fundraiser and triggering dramatic consequences that will impact every guest in attendance.
Beyond the Gates is produced by CBS Studios, as part of the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. Michele Val Jean is the creator. She executive produces with Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Tracey Thomson, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Anna Saalfeld and Lela Coffey.
What’s the plot of ‘Beyond the Gates’?
The series is described as being “set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States; 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 who 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.”
Beyond the Gates airs on weekdays at 2 p.m. EST
