CBS’s 'Beyond the Gates' Just Got Bigger: Jason Vendryes Joins the Cast

We are here for this Beyond the Gates casting news! Jason Vendryes has officially joined the cast of Beyond the Gates, CBS’s new hit daytime drama. Vendryes is perhaps best known for his role as Agent Slomkowski on Tyler Perry’s Ruthless streaming on BET+. However he has had guest starring roles on a number of tv series like Reasonable Doubt and Found.  Whether he’s playing a conflicted lover, a cunning strategist, or a man haunted by secrets, Vendryes will have to bring his A game. 

If you haven’t heard because you have been living under a rock since February, CBS Beyond the Gates is the network's bold new entry into daytime television. It has been dubbed “the next evolution of the soap opera,” offering an upscale look into the culture. Set in an affluent, gated community in suburban Maryland, the show centers around the Dupree family, a multi-generational Black family with deep roots in politics, business, and secrets. Think Dynasty meets Greenleaf, with the polish of a prestige cable drama.

While CBS has kept tight-lipped about Vendryes’s specific character, a few tantalizing details have emerged. According to sources close to the production, Vendryes will portray a mysterious figure who is intricately connected to Martin and Vernon. Initially introduced as a recurring character, insiders say Vendryes’s role could become pivotal. Reactions on social media have been overwhelmingly positive. On X (formerly Twitter), fans are already speculating about how Vendryes’s character will upend the carefully constructed world of Beyond the Gates.

Some popular fan theories include:

• Vendryes is Martin Vernon’s estranged son, seeking revenge.

• He’s an undercover agent investigating corruption in the Dupree empire.

• His character will fall into a forbidden romance with a member of the Dupree family.

Whether fans are right or not, the speculation alone is fueling interest in this new character. 

As more details emerge and Vendryes’ premiere date approaches, one thing that is clear, he is about to shake the table. 

Stay tuned, stay curious, and get ready to go Beyond the Gates.