All My Children: Who's Going to L.A.?

Susan Lucci moves with AMC
ABC
Susan Lucci will be  moving to LA with the show.

Weeks ago, All My Children announced that starting January 4, production of the show will move from New York City to Los Angeles. What was not known was which cast members were making the move -- until now.

 

Susan Lucci, who has played Erica Kane since the show's debut in 1970, will be going! She'll be joined by most of her castmates, including Cameron Mathison (Ryan) and Michael E. Knight (Tad).

 

For the complete list of what actors are staying and going -- including some quotes from the actors -- view our gallery.

 

We should note that Alicia Minshew, who plays Kendall, will start her maternity leave in November 2009 (she'll continue to air into December).

 

Thorsten Kaye, who plays Zach Slater, will not be relocating to Los Angeles. Ray MacDonnell -- AMC's other original cast member -- has decided to retire from acting. His character, Joe Martin, may appear occasionally, depending on storyline needs and actor availability.

 

Comments (140)

Sun, Oct 04 - 9:57 pm

I think that it would'nt be the same with mostly different cast members. It will definitely take alot of getting use to, especially a zack character. amc don't let veiwers down.

Sat, Oct 03 - 8:01 pm

I have been watching AMC since 1970 and I am happy that Erica and Tad are going to LA, but very disappointed to learn that Zach will not be moving to LA. I must say that Zach is a very strong, loveable man that will be missed. Zach has a way that draws you to him. I love his character. Will miss Colby also.

Sat, Oct 03 - 5:48 pm

I think that having Ryan and Erica together is awesome. Who's says a younger man cannot fall in love and have a relationship with an older woman or vice versa? Sure Erica was once Ryans mother-in-law but that shouldn't be an issue anymore. Annie is in love with an older man and that seems to be okay. So why not Ryan and Erica. It's just a show. It has to be off the wall...all soaps are.

Sat, Oct 03 - 4:26 pm

Zach is sort of boring. I am trying to like him. Annie is cool, she is crazy looking but she is good at it. Darn Amanda needs to get back with Jake. I love Aidan and i will be sad if he doesn't go, darn it. I don't really like Annie and Adam's relationship, as well. Ewww, Erica and Ryan that is gross, sorry. They do not match up. If like Tad or any of the other main character are not going, I am not watching that is for sure. Jonathon (Ryan's brother) should return since that other soap ended.

Sat, Oct 03 - 4:14 pm

Cool maybe AMC will make better and not confusing storylines in L.A. Zach is leaving, wow Good Luck. Kendall needs to gain weight for reals, she is so darn skinny. Get better Kendall character. Congrats to the new baby of Kendalls.

Sat, Oct 03 - 10:41 am

I am very disappointed that Zach is not going. He is the hottest man on the show. I have been a viewer since 1970. Happy to hear that Erica is going but she needs a new man in her like.

Sat, Oct 03 - 6:03 am

I love All My Children. Have watched for probably as long as it has been on the air. Hate it because Zack will not be going to LA. Don't like Erica with Ryan. She need's someone her age. The story with Anne and Adam is far out.

Sat, Oct 03 - 12:48 am

I have watched AMC since its first airing. It is really sad that some of our faves will not be making the move. Losing the character Zack would not make or break the show, but losing Thorsten as Zack will really be sad. But he has a family to think about. As for Alicia, I would understand if she doesn't move, since she is having a baby and it would involve so much to move a family. But she made the character Kendall what she is today, and it wouldn't be the same with 2 different actors as Zack and Kendall. I really don't care if Bianca is back on the show. I grew bored with all the self-inflicted heart break in her love life. I can see David Canary leaving eventually, as he is showing the stress of aging; so Adam will probably join Stuart in the near future. All the changes will make holding interest in the show a bit difficult. I, myself, am aging, and don't adjust well to a lot of changes. If management is looking for big changes and a new younger audience, they'll probably get it.

Fri, Oct 02 - 11:25 pm

I am truly sorry to see zack go and will hope to see him again. He has made this show all the better and he will truly be missed.(What made me want to write this post now is what i read abt.his wife of all things!) However, I think for anyone to make a comment of his wife is wrong on so many levels and should not happen again from anyone. Remember people this is a job for him and for whatever reason he doesn't want to move it's just a show. Hopefully it is because of family!

Fri, Oct 02 - 9:34 pm

If Zach is off the show then I will not be watching.

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