If you’ve been wondering when Jordi Vilasuso would pop back up on your TV, the wait is finally over. Starting Tuesday, January 13, 2026, he’s officially joining the cast of Beyond the Gates as a new character named Grayson Perez.
The star from Young and the Restless (Rey Rosales) as well as Days of our Lives (Dario Hernandez), is sailing on his fifth soap role, and it’s very clear he’s loving every second of it.
There is Chemistry
If you watch the recent teaser for season two of the hit CBS daytime drama, you can get a hint of what’s to come for Grayson. In the preview, we see some parks flying between Grayson and Jen Jacob’s Ashley Morgan. Things seem to get pretty cozy between the two at Uptown bar, and clearly Jordi loves working with her. Should we watch out for this duo? Well, there’s a rumour that their storyline is really good.
But, Who is Grayson Perez?
As he tells TV Insider, Grayson is a lab tech with a “very good” heart but carrying a lot on his shoulders. He’s a devoted son who recently stepped up to care for his mother, and finds his escape through dating. Sounds interesting? Well, expect plenty of spark with a dash of drama.
Jordi’s Gratitude
Fans who’ve been keeping tabs on Jordi know he moved with his family to Nashville last year, but the distance isn’t gonna stop him from doing what he loves. Jordi is pulling a three and a half hour commute to the studio in Atlanta to make this role happen. His plans are to be out by sunrise, film his scenes, and head home to see his kids before bedtime. He’s clearly grateful to be back at work, and he’s genuinely excited about his new role
What Else?
Now that everything is falling into place and Jordi is heading into a new chapter, he also shared that the same week he got the job, he booked a movie and a commercial. He mentioned it felt like a total blessing after a quiet year. It’s so exciting, everything is coming up, Jordi!
Congrats. You may also remember him rom his roles as Tony Santos on Guiding Light and Griffin Castillo on All My Children.
Photo Credit: JPI Studios.
Key Takeaways
- Jordi Vilasuso officially joins the cast of Beyond the Gates as Grayson Perez on January 13.
- Grayson is a lab tech with a caring nature, facing personal challenges while navigating his love life.
- There’s chemistry between Grayson and Jen Jacob’s Ashley.
- Jordi commutes three and a half hours to Atlanta for filming.
- Recently, Jordi booked a movie and a commercial, marking an exciting turn after a quiet year.
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