Get an inside look at CBS' Beyond the Gates, the captivating new daytime soap opera from renowned creator Michele Val Jean. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of sizzling passion, hidden secrets, and shocking betrayals as characters' lives collide in the most unpredictable ways. Premiering on February 24, 2025, on CBS—where every twist uncovers a new layer of mystery. You won’t want to miss a single second of this thrilling drama!
Beyond the Gates Cast:
Maurice Johnson, Jibre Hordges, Alex Alegria, Maurice P. Kerry, Ben Gavin, Tamara Tunie, Destiny Love, Carlos Enrique Palacio, Jerri Tubbs, Najah Jackson, Ja’min Walker, Karla Mosley, Clifton Davis, Michelle Visage, Mike Manning, Daphnee Duplaix, Lauren Buglioli and Terra Jole
Watch Beyond the Gates February 24, 2025 on CBS and stream on Paramount+!
Beyond the Gates Cast:
Maurice Johnson, Jibre Hordges, Alex Alegria, Maurice P. Kerry, Ben Gavin, Tamara Tunie, Destiny Love, Carlos Enrique Palacio, Jerri Tubbs, Najah Jackson, Ja’min Walker, Karla Mosley, Clifton Davis, Michelle Visage, Mike Manning, Daphnee Duplaix, Lauren Buglioli and Terra Jole
Watch Beyond the Gates February 24, 2025 on CBS and stream on Paramount+!
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00:00Beautiful.
00:02It's an absolute thrill to be a part of this historic moment in daytime television.
00:07Beyond the Gates is the first soap to be greenlit in over 25 years.
00:12A collaboration between CBS and NAACP.
00:15It's exciting.
00:16Groundbreaking for everyone in the industry, not just our show.
00:20Beyond the Gates!
00:22The predominantly African American and multicultural cast.
00:25This is the first of its kind.
00:27We are the genesis.
00:28It's a big mm-mm deal.
00:33I'm just so incredibly humbled to be a part of history.
00:37We're bringing together folks behind the scenes that made it happen.
00:40Procter & Gamble with Sheila, this was her vision.
00:43We have a show!
00:45She and Michelle Valjean partnered together, then it just became electric.
00:49Michelle, she's the first person of color to create a soap.
00:52Beyond the Gates, baby!
00:54I've been living with this world in my head.
00:56I got here and there were faces to the characters.
01:00Sets, clothes, and so much hair.
01:03There's a woman right here.
01:04I've always wanted to create a show centered around rich black people.
01:09But it's universally accessible.
01:11The cast that we have, this is revolutionary.
01:13The central story is the Dupree family.
01:16A story that's led by a matriarch.
01:18We already know that's mama, you know?
01:20Look no further than here.
01:22We're working with legends.
01:23I've been a fan of this man my entire life.
01:26It's a lovely place to live.
01:29The early 70s, remembering how difficult it was to find roles,
01:34and now we have African-American writers,
01:37and it lifts my spirit to see how many advances
01:40African-American professionals in this industry have made.
01:44This is special.
01:45Yes, it is.
01:49You can't beat this.
01:50You can't beat this.
01:51This is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of gig.
01:53To be on this one, it feels like just the timing of your life.
01:56You're where you're supposed to be.
01:58Talk about a dream come true moment.
02:02Yes!