Hey there, soap opera fans! If you're like me and have been eagerly waiting for any news on the possibility of All My Children making a comeback, then you're going to love what Susan Lucci had to say in a recent exclusive interview with Closer Weekly. The legendary actress, who played the iconic Erica Kane for over 40 years, opened up about the potential revival of the beloved ABC soap opera. At 71, she's still as passionate as ever, saying, “I would be open to reconsidering!”
Susan, who's been keeping busy with her latest venture—a sleek new line of workout clothes in collaboration with QVC—shared that she's well aware of the enduring audience for the show. Even though it's been seven years since All My Children went off the air, the demand for its return hasn't faded. “I can tell you firsthand, there’s definitely an audience out there wanting to have it come back on,” Susan revealed. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and it’s clear that she’s still deeply connected to the fans who have followed her career for decades.
Reconnecting with Erica Kane: A Legacy That Lives On
For Susan Lucci, playing Erica Kane wasn't just a job—it was a lifelong journey that shaped her career. She portrayed the fiery vixen Erica Kane for more than four decades, from 1970 to 2011, and her connection to the character remains as strong as ever. “For them, it's as if no time went by! They call out Erica and they’ll talk to me, and that’s really gratifying and exciting,” she said. Susan knows that her fans would be thrilled to see Erica back on the screen, and she's open to the possibility of making it happen. The character of Erica Kane is more than just a part of her professional life; she's become an integral part of the lives of countless fans around the world.
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Back in 2017, Susan spoke candidly about her deep attachment to Erica in an interview with Closer. “There’s so much to miss about the character. The fans remind me that Erica Kane is very much part of their lives, so I haven’t let her go completely,” she confessed. “I do love her, and I’m really glad that I got the opportunity to play her.” Her words reveal a genuine affection for the character that made her a household name and a soap opera legend.
Susan with David Canary on All My Children in 1984. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
More Than Just a Cast: A Family Reunion in the Making?
Susan isn’t the only one who would love to see All My Children return to TV. She mentioned that she’s still in touch with many members of the cast and crew, and they all share the same desire to reunite and work together again. In fact, during a guest co-hosting stint on Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family in early 2017, the topic of a possible reunion came up, and everyone was enthusiastic about the idea. It’s clear that the bond between the cast members is as strong as ever, and they’d jump at the chance to bring the magic of Pine Valley back to life.
However, Susan did acknowledge that reviving the show without its creator, Agnes Nixon, would be a challenge. But she’s confident that it’s not impossible. “There are a lot of good writers who would be able to carry on. I know it could be done,” she said. Fans of the show would undoubtedly be thrilled to see their favorite characters back on screen, and Susan’s openness to the idea gives us all hope that it might just happen.
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