Fans of The Young and the Restless are counting down the days until a legendary face returns to Genoa City.
Hollywood star Shemar Moore is officially stepping back into the role of Malcolm Winters, and his highly anticipated first appearance is set to air on April 7. But while the actor is thrilled to return to the soap that helped launch his career, he admits there’s one hilarious complaint he has about the experience.
And it involves a massive stack of scripts.
“I Didn’t Know They’d Give Me 124 Pages!”
During a recent interview, Moore joked that his latest return to Genoa City came with a surprising challenge.
While he was excited to revisit Malcolm, the actor was stunned by how much dialogue he had to learn in such a short time.
According to Moore, the show handed him an enormous script — far larger than anything he remembered from his earlier years on the series.
Laughing about the situation, he admitted he had “a bone to pick” with the production because he was asked to memorize 124 pages of dialogue for only three days of filming.
Even when Moore was a regular cast member years ago, he says he never had to tackle that much material at once.
Still, despite the demanding workload, Moore embraced the challenge and jumped right back into the fast-paced world of daytime drama.
A Powerful Reunion With Stephanie
This return will not bring Malcolm back to Genoa City alone.
Joining him is another familiar face from the show’s past — Vivica A. Fox, who is reprising her role as Dr. Stephanie Simmons.
The reunion is especially meaningful because Malcolm and Stephanie share a complicated history that longtime viewers will remember.
While producers are keeping the details of their storyline tightly under wraps, teasers suggest that the pair will arrive with shocking news that could send shockwaves through the entire city.
And if spoilers are to be believed, the impact of their return could change several characters’ lives permanently.
Honoring a Beloved Legacy
Moore also spoke emotionally about returning to the Winters family storyline without Kristoff St. John, the beloved actor who played Neil Winters.
Neil was a cornerstone of both the Winters family and the show itself, and Moore admitted that he still misses his longtime friend dearly.
However, he was grateful to reunite with actors who continue to carry that legacy forward, including Christel Khalil as Lily Winters and Bryton James as Devon Hamilton.
Their on-screen family dynamic remains one of the most beloved storylines in Genoa City.
Big Drama Is Coming to Genoa City
Although details about Malcolm and Stephanie’s storyline remain secret, one thing is already clear.
Their return will not be quiet.
Producers have hinted that the pair will arrive carrying information powerful enough to shake Genoa City — and the consequences could ripple through multiple families.
With Malcolm’s dramatic personality and Stephanie’s complicated past, the stage is set for emotional confrontations, shocking revelations, and possibly even a few long-buried secrets coming back to the surface.
And This May Not Be the Last We See of Malcolm
Even more exciting for fans, Moore revealed that he will return to the studio later this month to film additional scenes for the storyline.
That means Malcolm’s comeback could extend beyond a brief appearance.
For longtime viewers of The Young and the Restless, the return of Malcolm Winters isn’t just nostalgia — it’s the beginning of a brand-new chapter.
And if Moore’s massive script is any indication, Genoa City is about to experience one very dramatic ride.