Y&R casting sexy heartthrob for contract role

Y&R casting sexy heartthrob for contract role

The Young and the Restless is on the hunt for a hottie who will be staying put in Genoa City for the foreseeable future.

Watch out, ladies of Genoa City, because The Young and the Restless has put out a casting call for a Caucasian man in his mid-30s who seems like he's going to be quite the catch.

Named Dean, the character comes from a wealthy family but has managed to stay humble, ethical, and honest due to having witnessed how greed and ruthless ambition caused the downfall of those around him while he was growing up, Soaps In Depth reports.

As many fans know, casting calls often use names that are not the actual name of the character being cast. You can blame that on fans just being so clever. That said, some fans are now questioning if "Dean" might actually be a covert attempt to recast a role that fans already know.

The lucky man who lands the role is expected to start taping at the end of August and will likely air later this fall.

Who would you love to see cast in the role of Dean? Does it sound like the character is related to some Genoa City socialites? We want to hear from you -- so drop your comments in the Comments section below, tweet about it on Twitter, share it on Facebook, or chat about it on our Message Boards.

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