General Hospital (GH) spoilers reveal that Briana Lane is loving her run as a temporary Brook Lynn Quartermaine recast. In fact, Lane is fulfilling a career-long dream and would love to continue down this soapy path.
In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Lane talked about the work that went into taking over the role from Amanda Setton and what the future holds for her in the world of daytime dramas.
For starters, Lane admitted that although this is her first major role on a soap, it’s not technically the first time she’s appeared on one. “My first job ever, actually, was as Hope’s body double on DAYS OF OUR LIVES,” Lane said. “I was, like, 19, and ever since then, it’s just been this dream to be on a soap.”
Luckily, that dream came true when Lane was hired a temporary replacement for Setton, who’s out on maternity leave. Although Lane was beyond excited to step in for Setton, she confessed to being a little intimidated at first.
Since the structure’s different than episodic TV and scenes are often shot in one take, Lane knew this was going to be a real challenge.
However, Lane insisted that the cast and crew soothed her nerves. GH Executive Producer Frank Valentini was a huge help as well. Everyone was extremely welcoming and supportive as Lane learned the ropes, so she soon felt like she belonged.
Before Lane took over the part, she watched plenty of Setton’s episodes and even some featuring Adrianne Leon in the role. Lane wanted to be sure she had a good grip on who Brook Lynn was, but she didn’t want to offer a copycat performance.
Instead, Lane tried to put her own spin on the role while retaining the heart of BLQ.
Lane had tons of praise for Setton, who’s vowed to reclaim the role once her maternity leave is over. However, Lane is open to more soap work should the need arise. “After wanting to be on a soap for so long and now, being on one, I’m like, ‘I just want to do soaps!’” Lane gushed.
“I just want to continue doing this and if GH would ever have me back [after Setton returns], I’ll be back!”
Of course, this presents some intriguing possibilities since Lane seems so genuinely enthusiastic about working on a soap opera. If for whatever reason Setton’s plan to return falls through, it sounds like Lane would be willing to stay.
There’s also a chance GH could create another role for Lane if they want her to stick around.
Maybe Lane could even land on another soap – like Days of Our Lives, where she started out as a body double all those years ago! Lane would be a great fit on The Bold and the Beautiful or The Young and the Restless, too.
There aren’t many soaps left, but there are enough to offer Lane some opportunities once this General Hospital gig winds down.
How do you feel about Briana Lane as Brook Lynn Quartermaine? Are you liking Lane’s spin on BLQ? We’ll provide updates as other GH news comes in. General Hospital spoilers say Brook Lynn has more struggles in her future, so stay tuned to see how she tackles them.
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