After nearly four decades on air, the long-running soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) is finally introducing its first gay male romance. Harrison Cone has been cast opposite Christian Weissmann’s character, Remy Pryce, with the pair set to share B&B’s first on-screen kiss between two men. Cone’s character, whose name remains undisclosed, is described as an aspiring fashion designer closely connected to a prominent Forrester family-related figure. His debut episode airs on 16 September, promising a fresh chapter in the show’s fashion-driven drama intertwined with heartfelt romance.
The show, which has a history of including queer narratives—such as its first lesbian couple in 2012 and the groundbreaking transgender storyline featuring Maya Avant in 2015—has never before centred a gay male relationship or shown a same-sex male kiss. Weissmann, who joined B&B in 2024, plays Remy Pryce and has been recognised with a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Drama Series this year. Off-screen, Weissmann is also an accomplished writer, having published essays in leading outlets and a poetry collection, Her, Him & I, which explores themes of identity, intimacy, and recovery.
Harrison Cone’s casting brings an actor with an expanding profile, having appeared in shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty, Hacks, and American Horror Stories. His entry into B&B fits seamlessly with the show’s renewed focus on the high-stakes world of fashion design and the tensions within the Forrester family business. Industry insiders suggest that Cone’s character will add complexity by connecting to established figures on the show’s fictional Los Angeles set, promising layered storytelling. Weissmann, who publicly identifies as bisexual, enthusiastically shared the news on social media, celebrating the authentic depiction of queer identity through Remy and Cone’s characters.
This development notably shifts the narrative around Remy, whose romantic interests previously appeared directed towards a female character, Electra Forrester, adding unexpected dimensions and potential drama to ongoing storylines. Executive producer Brad Bell has indicated a return to fashion-focused storytelling, and introducing a new designer love interest amid family rivalries could restore the show's hallmark mix of runway drama and romantic entanglement. Source: Noah Wire Services