Splendor in 'Degrassi'

Craig’s back! Here’s what the actor who plays him has to say about his ”problem character,” his controversial storylines, and more EPSTEIN ”Anything that makes people hate your character is like a godsend to an actor. It’s so much fun to be the bad guy.” For all you fans of Degrassi: The Next Generation (The…

J.T. Killed in Degrassi Shocker

J.T. killed in Degrassi shocker Actor Ryan Cooley’s character was killed this week. Published: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 The Degrassi school has one less student this year. The character of J.T. Yorke, played by Ryan Cooley, was killed in an episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation that aired Tuesday night. The 18-year-old actor has been…

Death Comes to Degrassi

By LAURA BETKER Degrassi has never been shy of controversy or innovation, so why should the sixth season of Degrassi The Next Generation be any different. As this season premiered the press swarmed with talk of the most controversial year yet, including drug abuse, Internet stalkers and murder. WHO MAY LEAVE Now the highest of…

Degrassi character's murder to be a series first

Degrassi character’s murder to be a series first CTV.ca News Staff While Degrassi has always been known for pushing the envelope, this week marks a new level of intensity in its drama-packed portrait of teen life. After tackling rape, teenage pregnancy and even a school shooting where the gunman is killed, this week’s episode of…

Degrassi Cutie Jake Epstein (Craig) Returns for an Encore

Degrassi Cutie Jake Epstein (Craig) Returns for an Encore by Angel Cohn Jake Epstein, Degrassi: The Next Generation Most of us dread returning to high school once we’ve graduated, but Jake Epstein was actually pretty excited to return back to the hallowed halls of The N’s Degrassi: The Next Generation. The 19-year-old actor left the…