Brayan Nicoletti – Everything You Need to Know
Hold on a second—someone’s coming back.
Wait… he’s really coming back.
Who is it?
Say it again—who’s returning?
Yes, it’s R.J.
The younger generation on The Bold and the Beautiful is stirring things up once again, and the latest shake-up comes with the arrival of Brian Nicolleti, who has officially stepped into the role of R.J. Forrester. This legacy character—son of Brooke and Ridge—was last played by Joshua Hoffman, and his sudden return definitely raised a few eyebrows among fans.
When news first broke that R.J. was rejoining the canvas, many viewers were confused. Why bring him back now, especially after the Luna storyline had already wrapped up? After all, R.J. was the one who originally introduced Luna to the Forrester family, so his absence during that arc felt noticeable. Naturally, fans questioned the timing and the purpose of his return.
However, after seeing Brian’s debut scenes and how he connects with the rest of the cast, there’s growing optimism that this recast could actually be a strong move. His interactions on screen feel promising, particularly where Electra and Will are concerned. That emerging dynamic alone is already giving viewers something new to watch and speculate about.
So who exactly is the actor bringing R.J. back to life?
Brian Nicolleti is relatively new to daytime television. He made his acting debut in the 2024 film Woodbridge, a coming-of-age thriller that follows four friends who sneak out one night to confront a school bully. Born in the United States to a family with Brazilian roots, Brian has Brazilian and Italian heritage. He was born on April 20, 2003, meaning he turns 23 this year.
Brian is multilingual, speaking both Portuguese and Spanish, and he’s also involved in wrestling. Much like his Bold and the Beautiful character, he already had a strong following before joining the soap. Prior to pursuing acting full-time, Brian built a sizable audience on TikTok and YouTube, amassing over 230,000 followers on TikTok alone.
Just last week, Brian shared the exciting news of his casting on Instagram, posting a photo of himself in character alongside a bouquet of flowers from executive producer Brad Bell and the show. Several of his new co-stars, including Lawrence Saint-Victor, Crew Morrow, and Sydney Bullock, were quick to welcome him to the Bold family.
Now the big question is up to the fans: how do you feel about this new R.J.? And what do you think about his potential pairing with Electra? Share your thoughts below, and stay tuned for more updates.