Entire cast of long-running TV soap axed unexpectedly
<p>The cast of the popular and long running soap opera known as<span> </span><em>Days of Our Lives </em>have reportedly been released from their contracts as the series’ future is uncertain.</p>
<p>According to<span> </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://tvline.com/2019/11/12/days-of-our-lives-cancelled-cast-fired-season-56/" target="_blank">TVLine</a></em>, the entire cast was released from their contracts and the show is expected to go on an indefinite hiatus at the end of November.</p>
<p>Representatives for NBC and Sony have declined to comment on the speculation, but fans are worried as the move comes at a time where Sony and NBC are in negotiations to renew series.</p>
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<p>An insider for Sony has said that the studio isn’t involved in the contract negotiations with the cast as “the actor deals are through Corday Productions”.</p>
<p>“It’s actually a shrewd — if cynical — business move,” said one insider to<em> <a rel="noopener" href="https://tvline.com/2019/11/12/days-of-our-lives-cancelled-cast-fired-season-56/" target="_blank">TVLine</a></em>. “If Days gets picked up, [Corday] can offer the actors new contacts at a reduced rate and with a ‘take-it-or-leave’ it attitude. Worst case scenario, they lose half their cast. Best case scenario [for Corday], everyone agrees to return at a lower salary.”</p>
<p>Despite low ratings and the soap opera genre being in decline, NBC have said that they would like to keep the show.</p>
<p>“All indications are that NBC would like to keep the show going,” an insider confirmed.</p>
<p>The news comes just days after the<span> </span><em>Days of Our Lives</em><span> </span>soap opera is shaking things up on-screen.</p>
<p>This week’s episode is fast-forwarding the show’s timeline by one year.</p>
<p>“This is a great way to reset things in Salem,” executive producer Ken Corday told<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tvinsider.com/828413/days-of-our-lives-time-jump-hattie-marlena-john-black/" target="_blank"><em>TVInsider</em></a><span> </span>of the time jump. “It will be a catalyst for many more [changes] to follow.”</p>
<p><em>Days of Our Lives</em><span> </span>has been on the smaller screens since 1965 and has aired 13,705 episodes to date. The show is in its 56th season.</p>
