This Saturday, 19 August 2023, M6 is broadcasting new episodes of Fantasy Island from 9.10pm. In the second part of the evening, viewers of the channel will also attend a reunion between the actors of the iconic series Melrose Place from the 1990s!
When ‘Melrose Place’ meets ‘Fantasy Island’
Indeed, Josie Bisset (Jane), Laura Leighton (Sydney) and Daphne Zuniga (Joe) highlight the scenes here, in which the nostalgia effect is guaranteed! In this sequel to the iconic fantasy fantasy island, the actors play three old friends who land in this paradise to celebrate their fiftieth birthday…
On this occasion, AlloCiné decided to bring you some news from the entire cast of Melrose Place! Offered on Fox in the US from 1992-1999, the show had seven seasons and no less than 226 episodes, each one crazier than the next!
But this mini-reunion on Fantasy Island isn’t the first for the former Melrose Place stars… In 2009, The CW launched a sequel to the flagship series, and in these new adventures, Heather Locklear (Amanda), Daphne Zuniga, Laura Layton, Josie Bisset and Thomas Calabro (Michael) all reprized their roles from the previous year!
What will happen to the stars of “Melrose Place”?
Aside from this nod to the past, the interpreters of the characters in Melrose Place have, for the most part, never stopped working. Some, like Courtney Thorne-Smith (Alison) or Grant Shaw (Jake), have had guest appearances over the years…
Others, such as Jack Wagner (Peter), Rena Soffer (Eva) or even Vanessa Williams (Ronda) returned to fame for a while by interfering in the series, while Kristin Davis (Brooke) or Alyssa Milano (Jennifer) literally become icons. The small screen after Melrose Place…
Doug Savant (Matt) and Marcia Cross (Kimberly) lived at the center of a real-life social phenomenon starring on Desperate Housewives! Kelly Rutherford (Megan), on the other hand, introduced herself to the younger generation of viewers by playing Gossip Girl for six years.
On the other hand, serious personal setbacks have unfortunately derailed the lives and careers of several people… Find them anyway in our special Melrose Place slideshow below, not forgetting Fantasy Island this Saturday, August 19 at 9:10pm. M6.
Josie Bisset
Jane Manchin.
Josie Bisset
After Melrose Place, Josie Bissett appeared in several dramatic television films. He has also appeared in series such as The Secret Life of the Ordinary Teenager and A Heart Has Its Reasons. She reprized the role of Jane Mancini in the quickly canceled sequel Melrose Place in the 2009/2010 season. He also reunited with his partners Laura Layton and Daphne Zuniga for a mini reunion on Fantasy Island.
Thomas Calabro
The same Michael Mancini.
Thomas Calabro
Thomas Calabro guest starred on several television shows after Melrose Place. Here it is, for example, here in the last ship in 2018. He also reprized the role of Michael Mancini in the sequel Melrose Place for a short season.
Courtney Thorne Smith
Alison Parker.
Courtney Thorne Smith
Courtney Thorne-Smith has been busy since leaving Melrose Place! He was seen in Ali McBeal, according to Jimmy and even Mon uncle Charlie.
Andrew Shu
Billy Campbell.
Andrew Shu
Andrew Shue almost gave up his acting career after Melrose Place.
Doug Savant
Matt Fielding.
Doug Savant
Doug Savant’s biggest success since Melrose Place remains Desperate Housewives. Here he played Tom, Lynette’s husband. In the city, he married and raised a family with Laura Leighton, alias Sydney, here only after…
Laura Layton
Same as Sydney Andrews.
Laura Layton
Like some of the cast members, Laura Leighton reprized the role of Sydney in the Melrose Place sequel. She also starred in Pretty Little Liars. He was recently seen again in Dynasty and Fantasy Island alongside Daphne Zuniga and Josie Bisset.
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Jake Hanson.
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The Grant Show has appeared in the credits of several series and TV movies in recent years. However, the actor eventually found success again with the Dynasty reboot for five seasons.
Heather Locklear
The undisputed queen of Melrose Place. After the series, Heather Locklear returned to success by joining the sitcom Spin City or even Franklin & Bash. He also returned for the sequel to Melrose Place, but this time he could not prevent himself from sinking into fiction… In recent years, the star has unfortunately been talked about more often for his personal failures than for his career. However, she attempted a comeback in 2021, taking the lead role in the TV drama Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Christine Carlson Story.
Jack Wagner
The famous Peter Burns.
Jack Wagner
Jack Wagner has appeared in numerous television films and played two major roles in the TV series Le coeur a ses raison and Amour, Glory et Beauté. We also saw him again in 2022 Christmas in the Fall with Lindsay Lohan on Netflix.
Marcia Cross
Ditto Kimberly Shaw.
Marcia Cross
After Melrose Place, Marcia Cross was at the center of the phenomenon thanks to her role as Bree on Desperate Housewives. He was subsequently seen in several serials like you in 2021.
Alice Milano
Jennifer Mancini.
Alice Milano
Alyssa Milano played Phoebe for eight seasons on Charmed. Then she turned to Mistresses and tried her luck in Insatiable on Netflix. He is one of the founders of the #MeToo movement in Hollywood.
Lisa Rinna
Taylor McBride.
Lisa Rinna
Lisa Rinna only had small television roles after Melrose Place. However, she became the star of the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which she left in 2022. He will soon guest star on American Horror Stories.
Kelly Rutherford
Megan Lewis.
Kelly Rutherford
Kelly Rutherford has appeared in many TV series in recent years. Her most important role to date remains as Lily van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl.
Daphne Zuniga
Joe Reynolds.
Daphne Zuniga
The actor also appeared in the series! She most notably played Victoria, Brooke’s mother, in The Scott Brothers. He reprized the role of Jo in a short-lived sequel to Melrose Place and also appeared in Fantasy Island alongside Josie Bissett and Laura Leighton. In 2022, he surpassed Grant Shaw in the dynasty.
David Charvet
Craig Field.
David Charvet
After Melrose Place, the former Baywatch star did very little… and nothing major. In 2023, David Charvette’s acting career is unfortunately coming to a halt.
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The famous Brett Cooper.
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Linden Ashby collected guests in the series. He notably starred in the Teen Wolf franchise. He also made an impression thanks to his role as Cameron in The Young and the Restless in the early 2000s. Also returned to the series in 2023. The actor also voiced in the video game Mortal Kombat 11.
Rob Estes
Ditto Kyle McBride.
Rob Estes
Rob Estes’ most important role since Melrose Place is 90210 Beverly Hills – The Next Generation, where he played the father of the characters Annie and Dixon. Subsequently, he also intervened in many serials. We also saw him again in the After teen saga.
Vanessa Williams
Rhonda Blair.
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams never stopped touring after Melrose Place. But this does not mean that he found fame! Between TV movies and small roles as a guest star, the actor’s career never really exploded… Between 2016 and 2022, he was seen again on Days and Lives and he appeared in seven episodes of The L World: Generation Q.
Rena Sofer
Eva Cleary.
Rena Sofer
We’ve seen Rena Soffer in Heroes, NCIS, Chicago PD, Once upon a time… and many more! Nevertheless, thanks to the role of Queen of love, fame and beauty, she will find her audience. He left the soap in 2022 after nine years of good and dedicated service.
Jamie Lunar
Ditto Lexy Sterling.
Jamie Lunar
Jamie Luner hasn’t stopped working since Melrose Place either. He notably appeared in the series La force du destin or the first murder series. He has guest starred in numerous fictional dramas and TV movies.
Christine Davis
Ditto Brooke Armstrong.
Christine Davis
Kristin Davis saw her career explode after Melrose Place thanks to her role as Charlotte in the Sex & the City saga that continues today, and rightly so.
Brooke Langton aka Samantha Reilly
Like her other former Melrose Place co-stars, Brooke Langton made guest appearances on several TV series over the years, but never regained her past success. His last major television appearance was in 2018 in the TV series The Last Ship.
John Haymes Newton aka Ryan McBride.
John James Newton has unfortunately only had small roles since Melrose Place… his last TV appearance was in 2016.
Amy Lockein Sandy Harling.
After being fired from Melrose Place during the first season, Amy Lockein’s career never really took off. The actor even went through a real hell… he is also currently in jail due to his serious personal setbacks.
Source: Allocine
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