Classic ‘Days of Our Lives’ Heartthrob Jason Cook’s Debut Is Streaming Now!
Jason Cook debuts as Shawn Douglas Brady on Days of Our Lives Episode 8652. Discover his legacy, fan reception, and where to watch his iconic arrival on Soap Daily.
Days of Our Lives fans who have been watching along with Sony’s Soap Daily repeats of classic episodes have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of a more grown-up Shawn Douglas Brady with the arrival of Jason Cook, and the highly anticipated return has finally arrived.
Where can I watch Jason Cook’s debut?
Cook made his debut on Episode 8652, which originally aired on October 15, 1999, and which the Sony platform Soap Daily has posted on YouTube as “The Day Shawn Sr. Feared Stefano Had Taken His Grandson,” which can be viewed here.
What happened before this point for Shawn Douglas Brady?
Shawn was born on-screen on to his super couple parents Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) and Hope Williams Brady (Kristian Alfonso). Over the years Shawn was portrayed by multiple child actors including, Noel Bennett Castle, Paul Zachary, Scott Groff and Collin O’Donnell.
His most recent storyline prior to the recast saw his mother Hope, being controlled by a chip in her brain to believe she was the jewel thief Princess Gina by the evil Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) send him off to boarding school to get him out of the way so she could continue to cause distance between herself and Bo and complete task for Stefano.
Did fans like Jason Cook as Shawn?
While fans were initially disappointed not to see Collin O’Donnell return to the role, after portraying the part for the last four years, Cook was quickly embraced by the fandom and with his relationship opposite Kirsten Storms‘ Belle Black, became a true fan-favorite during his run.
How long was Jason Cook on Days of Our Lives?
Cook left the soap after seven years on September 22, 2006. He would make a brief return in honor of Days of Our Lives 50th anniversary in 2015.
Following his exit from Days of Our Lives, Cook would reunite with his Days of Our Lives co-star Kirsten Storms on the ABC soap opera General Hospital where he would play Dr. Matt Hunter between 2008 and his exit in 2012.
Cook has shifted from being in front of the camera to taking on more behind-the-scenes roles, producing and directing multiple projects, with three films currently in various stages of production according to IMDB, including: 10 Cent Beer Night, A.I. Heart U, and Flanagan.
Is Shawn Brady still on Days of Our Lives?
Yes! Following Cook’s exit the role was recast with Brandon Beemer. Shawn has continued to be a vital part of Salem. Beemer has portrayed the role of Shawn off and on ever since.
Currently Shawn is embarking on a new relationship with Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu). Fans are anxiously wanting to see more and how the story develops.
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