Tamara Tunie, star of the new soap opera Beyond the Gates (BTG), told Stephen Colbert that the show’s historic nature is the only reason she returned to daytime television. The show is creating buzz as its premiere next Monday approaches.
Here’s the Lowdown: Tunie, known for her roles on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and the soap As the World Turns, appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on February 19. She explained that Beyond the Gates is unique because it centers on a wealthy, powerful African American family. Tunie plays Anita Dupree on the show.
What This Means Now: Tunie’s comments highlight the significance of Beyond the Gates as the first daytime drama in over 25 years, and the first ever to focus on a Black family. She emphasized the show’s “glass-ceiling-breaking” potential. The premiere date was not mentioned in the provided text.
The Bigger Picture: Beyond the Gates is not only a return to a classic TV genre, but a step forward in representation. The series and its all black cast is making history, and Tunie’s high-profile endorsement on The Late Show builds anticipation for its debut when it premieres on Monday February 24 at 2:00 PM on CBS.
