# Kelly Sullivan casting in The Bold and the Beautiful

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kelly-sullivan-casting-in-the-bold-and-the-beautiful
> Updated: 2026-08-09T22:42:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Actress Kelly Sullivan has been cast in the CBS daytime drama ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ to portray the character Darcy Dylan. Sullivan, a veteran performer with previous roles in ‘General Hospital’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’, began filming on August 4.

Darcy Dylan is the mother of Melissa Dylan, currently played by Sydney Bullock. Her arrival in Los Angeles is expected to impact existing storylines, specifically regarding Melissa’s relationship with Will Spencer and the ongoing rivalry between the Forrester and Spencer families. Sullivan’s first episode is scheduled to air on August 27, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Kelly Sullivan to join ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ as Darcy Dylan

Kelly Sullivan will debut as Darcy Dylan on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ on August 27, 2026, playing the mother of Melissa Dylan.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kelly-sullivan-to-join-the-bold-and-the-beautiful-as-darcy-dylan

### 2026-08-07: Kelly Sullivan Cast as Darcy Dylan on The Bold and the Beautiful

Kelly Sullivan joins The Bold and the Beautiful as Darcy Dylan, Melissa Dylan’s mother, debuting on August 27.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kelly-sullivan-cast-as-darcy-dylan-on-the-bold-and-the-beautiful

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