By Design

Y&R alum Matthew Atkinson joins B&B as Thomas Forrester

- Tom Stacy

BS soap fans remember Matthew Atkinson as Y&R’s cagey cameraman, Austin Travers, a role he played from 2014-15, until the character fell victim to a serial killer. Now, four years later, the actor is back as B&B’s newest Thomas, and he couldn’t be more thrilled.

“It was actually a long time coming,” states Atkinson. “I remember this role coming around a few years ago [back when Pierson Fodé assumed the part in 2015]. It was always an exciting role. Working across the hall at Y&R, I got to meet a lot of the B&B cast members. I became good friends with Linsey [Godfrey, ex-Caroline; Sarah, DAYS] and I remember a few years ago running lines with her, and getting to know some of the characters on the show. Thomas was always intriguing. When it came around this time, I knew everyone there. I had met Brad [Bell, executive producer/head writer] before, and I couldn’t say no to the possibility of coming over and playing such a fun role.”