Duplaix will play the role of Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson, Anita's psychiatrist daughter whose life appears perfect from the outside. Duplaix is best known for her role on "One Life to Live" as Rachel Gannon, which earned her an NAACP Award nomination.

CBS has announced the first cast members for its new Black soap opera, “Beyond the Gates,” which was previously known as “The Gates” when news that it was being developed came out earlier this year. Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley have all signed on to the show, playing members of the Dupree family.

CBS has set the first three cast members for the upcoming daytime soap opera “Beyond the Gates.” Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix, and Karla Mosley are all joining the series, which was originally picked up at the broadcast network in April under the title “The Gates.