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In January, it was revealed that Carson Boatman was let go from Days of our Lives. The actor is trying to keep busy amid the news of his exit. He dropped a new song on social media, giving fans a taste of what to expect.
Key Takeaways
- Carson Boatman joined DAYS as Johnny in 2021.
- He was reportedly let go from the Peacock soap.
- Boatman released his new single, signaling a shift in his career.
Dropped From Peacock Soap
In early January, news broke that four cast members were cut from the beloved Peacock soap after the holiday break. DAYS has dropped Carson Boatman (Johnny), Ashley Puzemis (Holly), Raven Bowens (Chanel), and Leo Howard (Tate). (Here’s 5 fast facts about Boatman).
Dropping four of its youngest stars is an interesting move, considering most soaps have shifted toward Gen Z and millennials. At the time, an insider told The Daily Mail, “They were totally blindsided, especially Carson, who was in the middle of renegotiating a new contract.”
Boatman joined the cast in 2021 as Johnny DiMera. The actor has taken this shocking news well. He told the Daily Mail that he was “incredibly grateful for the past five years.” Boatman teased that he’s “genuinely so excited to see what the future holds for me, as well as the show.”
Episodes are filmed 10 months in advance, so Boatman will be on the soap for a while. DAYS fans can look forward to seeing what happens to Johnny’s relationship with Chanel. In the meantime, he’ll be working on various projects as he finds his next footing. (Here’s Johnny’s story helped Boatman grow as an actor).
Amid the news of his shocking DAYS exit, Boatman dropped a new single. He gave his fans a sneak peek on his Instagram page. The actor shared the news that his new song “Wild Thing” was out on all streaming platforms.
Boatman credited the production and video teams for their hard work on the music video. The young actor co-wrote the song. Boatman already got support from his fellow co-stars and Day Players bandmates. Brandon Barash (Stefan), Eric Martsolf (Brady), and DAYS alum Scott Reeves sounded off in the comments section.
“Takes a wild thing to know one,” Martsolf cheekily wrote. Then, he encourages DAYS fans to listen to the song live at one of their upcoming shows. Check out the entire music video for yourself below.
