Burgess Jenkins on Joining 'The Young and the Restless' as the New Billy Abbott: "This Was a Wonderful Character with Interesting Layers"

Burgess Jenkins

Last week it was revealed that Burgess Jenkins will replace David Tom in the role of Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless. The actor spoke with Soap Opera Digest in the June 16 issue about how his casting came about.

"My managers contacted me and said the folks from the show had reached out about the role," explains the actor. "So, I talked with the producers about it and they filled me in on the role and it was apparent to me from the get-go that this was a wonderful character with interesting layers. I met some of the cast and we clicked right away. Not only are they terrific people, but I can tell we’re going to have a great time. I was taken with this opportunity right away."

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