When news broke that the upcoming new soap Beyond the Gates had not only changed its name from The Gates but also cast its first three leading ladies, longtime soap fans were overjoyed.

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.

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.