Even in some of the more conservative pockets of the South, a lot of dynamics have evolved.
Steven is out and proud, added executive producer Sallie Patrick.
It made sense to make Sammy Joe a gay man.
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This Blake will be very dark but he fiercely loves his family, his dynasty, and his position.
The new Fallon is played by Elizabeth Gillies (Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll).
Its not just that hes African-American, but hes new money, explained Schwartz.
In the old version, the Carringtons were nouveau riche compared to the Colbys.
We are flipping that dynamic.
Thats a point of resentment for Blake.
So that allows us a lot more dynamic storytelling.
Were also trying to tell the story of Blake, Atlanta, the Carrington family.
There is one foot in that old world boys club, the South.
And then Blake is surrounded by this teeming, very modern, diverse exciting city.
So we wanted Blakes journey and Atlantas journey to mirror each other.
Im from Venezuela, which is a bold and intelligent choice [for the character].
To weave that into a narrative is exciting and important, especially given the geopolitics of Venezuela.
Dynastydebuts at 9 p.m.
ET Oct. 11 on The CW.
