Beyond the Gates on CBS is about to go through a rite of passage for every daytime soap opera– its first major recasting. It was announced back in March that Dreamgirls alum Keith Robinson would be taking over the role of Ted Richardson from Maurice Johnson. Now, the time has come for the switch to be implemented on-screen, as the show shoots several months in advance. As we previously reported, there is official explanation for the move, but swapping actors is nothing new in daytime TV. Cast shakeups happen all the time — whether it’s scheduling conflicts, creative direction changes or contract negotiations. Since Beyond the Gates is still a relatively new show, it’s not shocking to see casting tweaks as the series settles into its groove. While this marks the first switch since the show’s debut, it’s a pretty standard part of how these productions evolve. Regardless, based on social media posts, there seems to be no bad blood between Johnson and the show. Who is Ted Richardson on...