It's been over two years since rumors first hinted that Julie Pinson (ex-Eve Lambert, Port Charles) would join the cast of Days of our Lives. Now, a show spokesperson has confirmed that the actress has indeed landed the contract role of Billie Reed.
This time around, however, Rinna, who still co-hosts SOAPnet's Emmy nominated talk show, Soap Talk, said that she would only be willing to reprise the role of Billie if it were a short-term stint. DAYS execs apparently had a much larger vision for Billie and opted to recast the role.
"It is obvious that Lisa is tied up -- she has two successful television shows on the air, Soap Talk and Merge -- not to mention the store Belle Gray," a show spokesperson says. "Needless to say, Lisa is and will always remain a part of the DAYS extended family."
"We look forward to all that Julie will bring to the role of Billie," says a show spokesperson. "She is an accomplished actress with a terrific following in the world of daytime television. We are confident that our fans will embrace her warmly!"
Pinson begins taping her first Days of our Lives scenes in mid-August. Her first airdate is scheduled for September 13th.