The truth about Victor’s will is slowly unraveling on Days of Our Lives — at least for the audience — we get into the depths of deception we can’t help but wonder: Is there more than meets the eye to Konstantin? That may sound like a simple question, but the truth runs deeper for both the character and his portrayer, John Kapelos!
There are many things about Konstantin that don’t quite add together. How could he have pictures with Victor dating all the way back to his early years without the late Kiriakis patriarch ever mentioning him to, well, anyone, Maggie and Brady wondered. And why would a buddy expect to be mentioned in Victor’s will, no matter how long he may have known him? He teamed up with Theresa to sabotage Xander’s chance to discover the truth and take the Kiriakis riches, but was that truly the motivation behind it?
He wouldn’t be the first friend-turned-enemy of Victor’s. You don’t get to be a mafia boss/corporate titan without stepping on a few people who trust you. But what if he’s more? Could he actually be some hitherto unknown family? A cousin maybe? Or another brother? He knows a lot about Victor, from his affairs to his favorite dish. It seems certain he had to have truly been a part of his life. But that doesn’t mean it’s the part that he claims!
And if you’ve been observing this newcomer to Salem with a nagging question about why he seems so familiar in the back of your mind that you can’t seem to put a stop to, we might be able to help. Because if you were weaned on John Hughes films and lived through the 1980s, or heck, any time after that, you are quite familiar with Kapelos!
In 16 Candles, when he first collaborated with the renowned director, he played Rudy, Sam’s less than charming future brother-in-law.
He also made a brief appearance in Hughes’ Weird Science as Dino, who’s insult of Anthony Michael Hall’s Gary taught an entire generation of kids a brand new Greek word!
But the character Kapelos from Hughes’ masterpiece The Breakfast Club is probably what many have in mind. Yes, Carl, Konstantin was the startlingly perceptive, unforgettable janitor! You cannot unsee something once you have seen it. Watch the accompanying behind-the-scenes film to see Kapelos and the stars of The Breakfast Club discussing Carl years later!
Of all, these are just a handful of the parts in Kapelos’ amazing career, but for one or two generations of film fans, Carl is the best there is!