Introducing Michael Muhney as Adam Wilson

Today was the day! The day in which the recast around the world would take place. Also arguably, in my opinion the most talked about and perhaps influential recast in daytime history. But that may be an overstatment. Adam 2.0 would become in effect as of June 25, 2009. Anyway, most of us had gotten used to Chris Engen and loved his portrayal of Adam Wilson, and stunned when he quit, for what ever those reasons may be. So my heart papitated when I heard Peter Bergman's voice in the background announcing the cast switch-up. Noticeably, I thought Michael Muhney's voice would be deeper, but when he first said "Ashley" I noticed that it wasn't. I also took in notice that it seems as if Muhney was sort of using Engen's interpretation of Adam in his acting. But don't think i'm not giving Muhney the benefit of the doubt. I was reading Daytime Confidential's comments on the recast today, and like another user said, I agree that Muhney doesn't have that boyish charm and demeanor like Engen, nor can anyone see Victor (Eric Braeden) jack up Muhney like he did Engen. Engen would be face to face with Heather (Vail Bloom) and Victor, but now he towers over both of them. But on a positive note, Muhney's version of Adam seems more sympathetic, and looks like the audience will sympathize with him, unlike the sarcasim and love-to-hate attitude Engen had (which we loved!). And Re-Re and Paul had the guy take off his shirt the first day on the job! He's not beating him but Muhney is sure competing with Engen in the looks department, being packed himself. I think Muhney put all he had in today's episode, and I like him, but at the end I was still being left grieving over the abrupt exit of Christopher Engen. So in the end, I give the recast a B- on it's first day, and Muhney a solid B. However, does that last hint of Friday's episode have you excited or what!?

Picture credits all to Daytime Confidential!