Casting and Reception
In April 2004, Bryton was cast in the role of Devon and made his first appearance on June 1, 2004. After almost five years with the series, rumors spread in the spring of 2009 that James had been dropped to recurring status due to his lack of story. James revealed on Twitter that he was still under contract with the show. Bryton James was nominated for the Daytime Emmy in the Outstanding Younger Actor category 4 times from 2006 to 2009. He won his first and only Emmy in 2007. His portrayal of Devon has also garnered him several NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series, from 2005 to 2009. James won the award in 2009. With the arrival of new executive producer, Jill Farren Phelps, rumors began circulating that the role of Devon was to be recast. The show's casting call for a brand new character very similar to Devon fed into fan speculation. However, Phelps later confirmed that Bryton was secure and the casting call was indeed for a new character.
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