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Dynasty, Then and Now: See How The CW Revival's Cast Compares to the Original Series

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Oct 10, 2017 9:05 PM
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John Forsythe, Grant Show, Dynasty
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Blake Carrington

Melrose Place star Grant Show returns to TV to take on the role of the Carrington family patriarch, made famous by John Forsythe. 


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Krystle Carrington

While Linda Evans' Crystal spelled her name differently in the original, The Vampire Diaries' Nathalie Kelley's version will have just as many secrets (and shoulder pads). 


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Fallon Carrington

Former Victorious star Elizabeth Gillies takes on the role originated by Pamela Sue Martin. 


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Steven Carrington

Al Corley (season one) and Jack Coleman (1982-88) both played the role of the Carrington son, who clashed with his father over his sexuality. In the 2017 version, James Mackay takes on the role...and clashes with Blake over environmental issues. 


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Jeff Colby

The Carrington family rival was played by John James in the original, while Sam Adegoke takes on the character this time around.


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Sammy Jo/Sam Flores

Talk about a major change! While Heather Locklear played Crystal's fan-favorite niece in the original, the role will now be played by Empire's Rafael de la Fuente in the reboot. 


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Joseph

Alan Dale, ever the professional with his experience on soaps such as Neighbors and The O.C., takes on the role of the Carrington family butler/adviser/keeper of secrets, which Lee Bergere played. 


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