Tatyana Ali’s Young and Restless Character Recast: New Actress Revealed
Roxanne returns with a new actor
Tetona Jackson is joining The Young and the Restless as Roxanne Barrington, the former girlfriend of Devon Winters, played by Bryton James, according to TV Insider. Tatyana Ali portrayed Roxanne from 2007 to 2013, appearing in 53 episodes.
The character was last known to have left town. Ali, 47, is currently competing on Dancing with the Stars, but Jackson will take over the role.
Jackson’s television credits
Jackson has had recurring roles on Chicago Med, Good Trouble, Home Economics, All Night and Victorious. She was also a series regular on CBS’ Poppa’s House and BET’s Boomerang.
Ward joins the cast
Fareed Ward is also set to appear on the soap as Dr. Andrew Bishop. The character is a colleague of Nate Hastings and Stephanie Simmons. Ward’s previous television appearances include Will & Grace, CIA, FBI, S.W.A.T., Graveyard and All My Children.
New writers’ episodes begin
These are the first castings under new co-head writers Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor, who were announced as taking over in July. Their episodes begin airing November 11.
Key points
- Tetona Jackson will play Roxanne Barrington, a role previously portrayed by Tatyana Ali.
- Ali played Roxanne from 2007 to 2013 across 53 episodes.
- Fareed Ward is joining as Dr. Andrew Bishop, a colleague of Nate Hastings and Stephanie Simmons.
- Episodes from co-head writers Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor begin airing November 11.