Lucas Roberts

Lucas Horton (formerly Roberts) is a fictional character on the NBC Daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. He has been portrayed by Bryan Dattilo from 1993 to 2001. Dattilo reprised the role from 2002 until he quit in 2010. In December 2011, it was confirmed that Dattilo would return to the series in February 2012, as part of the series' reboot. Datillo returned on February 29, 2012.

Casting

"I was definitely sending out the message I didn't care. I was burned out and not giving my all. I felt the development of my character wasn't going anywhere. I was cracking a lot of jokes. It all came off like I was mocking the show and the work everyone was doing. It was just my insecure way of handling the pressure but it was stupid of me to burn a bridge like that, with a show that's done so much for me, a show that's been my life. It was just the dumbest, most egotistical thing. And I really regret it. I want to prove I can make the most of this second chance."

In late 1992, Days of our Lives began to introduce its highly popular teen scene to appeal to younger viewers featuring the introductions to long-time popular characters- Det. Roman Brady's daughters- Sami, Carrie, the arrival of Austin Reed, & Jonah Carver, the younger brother of Abe Carver. In early 1993, "DAYS" decided to expand its new teen scene by developing short-lived minor characters Jamie Caldwell, Wendy Reardon, and Lucas Roberts. The role of Lucas Roberts was originated by actor Bryan Dattilo, who joined the cast on April 15, 1993. Dattilo remained with the series until February 2001 when the actor was abruptly fired from the series.