Jeff Branson Joining THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Soap Opera Digest is reporting that Jeff Branson is the latest actor to join the cast of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.

Emmy winner Jeff Branson (ex-Shayne, GL; ex-Jonathan, AMC) has been cast in a contract role on the No. 1 soap. He will start filming in three weeks.

CBS Soaps in Depth provides some additional details.

Another GUIDING LIGHT star will be calling Genoa City home: THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS has cast Jeff Branson (ex-Shayne) to play newcomer Ronan Malloy. The move to Y&R reunites Branson with former GL co-stars Marcy Rylan (Abby; GL's Lizzie) and John Driscoll (Chance; GL's Coop). Look for Branson to make his Y&R debut on Tuesday, June 22, when Ronan is hired as Chance's new partner.