Greg In Hollywood chats with Galen Gering about playing Will Horton’s stepdad on “Days of Our Lives”

As Rafe Hernandez on NBC’s Days of Our Lives, Galen Gering has had plenty of drama on the show lately.

His little stepson went missing and while he was gone, his wife cheated on him with her ex-husband.

Then there’s his moody stepson, Will Horton, who is full of rage as he deals with his mom cheating and his sexuality.

I spoke with Gering on Friday night at the NBC-Universal party in Pasadena.

We talked about the show’s first gay storyline involving his on-screen stepson (played by Chandler Massey).

‘It’s an important story,” Gehring said. “These are issues that people face, people are coming out of the closet, dealing with their sexuality and being comfortable with it. It’s nice to be part of a show that is addressing issues that people face.”

He hopes viewers – gay or straight – will get a lot out of it.

“I’m sure it will probably help people deal with that issue so they might have to go through what [Will] is going through, they might be able to find strength in that storyline,” he said. “Whenever you’re a part of something like that, it’s always good. Above and beyond all of that, I think it’s entertaining. It’s a win-win.”

Gering has been mighty impressed with the work of Massey.

“From an acting standpoint I think he’s done a great job and that always gives the story merit,” he said. “He’s 110 percent committed. He hit the ground running when he got to the show. I’ve been able to see him grow as an actor over this last year and a half. I love the kid, he’s a sweet, cool kid.”

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