Though Tristan Lake Leabu won the role of Reed Hellstrom, who has been SORAS’d, and was last played by Max Page from 2009 – 2015, actor Blaine Kern also tested for the coveted contract role. Below is a clip of his screentest, which could be a hint at Reed’s possible storyline. The character has been living in D.C. with his father J.T., and may show up at his mother Victoria’s place in Genoa City as a runaway looking to stay and bond with his young siblings and the Newman side of his family.

Blaine Kern – The Young and the Restless – Wes from Sharon Paz Assistant on Vimeo.