Since 2003 Bassey has appeared on All My Children in a recurring capacity.
The scripts would be written to heavily feature one of the stars; the other would appear in a reduced capacity while working on their own, concurrent story.
The character type appears again in a similar capacity in the Starshield novels, where the parallel character is known as Zanfib.
Brawl would continue to appear in a limited capacity throughout the third season.
But it was since announced that the actor won't return full time, but is open to appear in a limited capacity.
Ginsburg also appears in a non-speaking capacity as Palpatine.
The Phyllis in the American version holds the rank of sergeant but appears only briefly in a very minor capacity.
Dion-Scotti has appeared in a supporting capacity on several other soaps.
In the second season, Ari Cohen's name was dropped from the opening credits, his character appearing in a recurring capacity.
Stephen Colletti was upgraded to series regular status from episode 14, after appearing in a recurring capacity since season four.