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The Walker Family Expands On 'Brothers and Sisters'
Any fans of "Brothers and Sisters" know that the show's core mystery this season is where and who is Ryan Lafferty, the illegitimate son of deceased patriarch William Walker. Last year, the family was led to believe that Rebecca (Emily VanCamp), the daughter of William's mistress Holly (Patricia Wettig) was his offspring but a paternity test proved otherwise. It turns out the real child may be from yet another uncovered mistress, who has recently passed away. Up until this point in the show, William's widow Nora (Sally Field) has tracked down the father of Ryan Lafferty, George, but we have yet to meet Ryan. That is all about to change very soon.
Last week I visited the set to meet Luke Grimes, the newcomer who has been plucked for this prime role. As of right now he has only been signed to four episodes, but my spies tell me they are eyeing him as a series regular.
Up until this gig, Luke had only had small roles in some small films. Although if he had his way he could have been standing in the shoes of "Twilight" mega star Robert Pattinson. The two have similar coloring and a similar look, which was obviously the look "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke was going for in the film. Luke auditioned for the role of Edward Cullen as well as several other characters.
"They brought me back," Grimes told me. "I met with the director a few times for Robert Pattinson's role and then for one of the brothers. But again, not the right fit."
Grimes also had his heart set on playing Elvis Presley in the 2005 CBS TV Movie "Elvis," a role which ultimately went to Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
"I went in once and they called me back into it. I had two weeks to get ready for it. In those two weeks I watched everything I could possibly imagine on Elvis. I was literally like, got kind of creepy into it. I really wanted to play Elvis and then I wasn't old enough and he [Rhys Meyers] had a way better career than I had at that point."
With this new role on "Brothers and Sisters," all that should be changing. Grimes filmed his first scenes last week with Sally Field. It looks like their first encounter will be via the phone. While filming the scene the veteran actress stuck around while he filmed his side of the conversation, something most actors would not do.
"She stayed and sat on the floor and read the scene with me. That really told me a lot about who she is an actress and as a person."
Grimes reveals his character will bond with Rebecca at first, based on their shared experience of becoming a Walker family sibling. This could cause some tension with her boyfriend and real Walker sibling, Justin (Dave Annable).
"I know in the scene I auditioned with Dave's character, we didn't like each other so much."
Sounds like a little love triangle might be brewing!
Grimes first appearance on the show will be in February
Ilove this show sooooo much,I make sure on sunday nights that all my doings are done,so i can set down on my couch with my hubby an watch this great show,Me,and my Hubby love this show,the only thing is that we DO NOT LIKE HOLLY,Will ya'll please do something with her character,But we really love this show,Keep up the GREAT WORK EVERYONE,SINCERLY,THE SMITHS