Walt Willey Reveals How He Landed Jackson Montgomery on ALL MY CHILDREN
The soap actor explains he originally read for a different part before landing the role.
Walt Willey shared the story of how he was cast as Jackson Montgomery on All My Children during an appearance on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK, revealing that he did not initially audition for the role that would define much of his career. According to the actor, he tried out for a different part before producers ultimately steered him toward Jackson Montgomery.
Willey used the segment to walk hosts through the specifics of that casting process, giving viewers a firsthand account of the twist that led to his decades-long association with the soap opera. The conversation centered on that single audition story, with Willey detailing how the switch came about.
The appearance stayed focused on that anecdote rather than a broader survey of his career, offering a candid look at the kind of behind-the-scenes casting decisions that shaped his time on All My Children. Willey's recollection gave viewers insight into how a single audition can lead an actor in an unexpected direction.
The interview aired as part of LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK's ongoing lineup of guest conversations, with Willey offering a personal glimpse into a pivotal moment early in his run on the daytime drama.
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