”Yes, I was really surprised…”: Finn Exclusively Shocking Confesses That He
May Be Leaving B&B!! > The Bold and the Beautiful is no stranger to drama,
but in 2022, fans were left reeling when Finn, a fan favorite character, was
seemingly killed off. The storyline was so convincing that even Tanner Novlan, who plays Finn, admitted he was surprised by the twist. A Shocking Exit The climax of the storyline saw Finn fatally wounded by Sheila, his own mother, after taking a bullet intended for Steffy. The scene was brutal, bloody, and seemingly definitive. “Brad [Bell, executive producer/head writer] gave me a call personally and told me where the character was headed and yeah, I was pretty surprised… This is the ultimate twist. I don’t think anyone could see this coming and yes, it is heartbreaking. Unfortunately for Finn, one of his values is having faith in people. Now, that comes back to bite him in the worst possible way,” Novlan shared with Soap Opera Digest.
Fans In Uproar The fake-out was so convincing that fans were devastated. Petitions circulated to bring Finn back, and Novlan’s performance was widely praised. The Truth Revealed: Finn Returns To the relief of fans everywhere, Finn returned to The Bold and the Beautiful just one month later. His “death” had been a masterful fake-out, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Tanner Novlan’s Emotional Journey Playing Finn’s death scene was physically and emotionally taxing for Novlan. He described the experience as “grueling,” with long hours spent lying in a pool of fake blood. “I ended up laying in that pool of blood for, I think, six hours or something. I also had to hold my breath the whole time, and some of those scenes are long,” Novlan revealed.
The Power of a Fake-Out Finn’s “death” serves as a reminder of the power of a good fake-out in storytelling. The Bold and the Beautiful masterfully manipulated audiences, leaving them emotionally invested in Finn’s fate. The decision to bring him back was a clever move that rewarded fans’ loyalty and kept them engaged. The Future of Finn With Finn back in the fold, the future of his character is full of potential. He’s now a central figure in the complex web of relationships on The Bold and the Beautiful, and his journey is sure to be full of twists and turns. As Finn’s story continues to unfold, fans can expect even more surprises and dramatic moments. After all, The Bold and the Beautiful is a show known for its unpredictable nature. And with Finn back in the mix, the drama is only going to get bigger and bolder.