Exclusive Interview: Mark Grossman Opens Up About Adam’s Next Chapter on The Young and the Restless

In an exclusive interview with The Soap Scene, The Young and the Restless actor Mark Grossman opened up about Adam’s future with Newman Media, his complicated relationship with Victor Newman, the ongoing feud with Billy Abbott, and why he hopes Adam never loses sight of his darker side.

Adam Wants Newman Media Back Without Hurting Sally

As The Young and the Restless continues to explore the fallout since the Newman Enterprises takeover and the collapse of Newman Media, Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) finds himself caught between family loyalty, business ambitions, and a desire to protect the people he cares about.

With Newman Media now under the control of Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) and Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver), Adam and Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) are left trying to figure out their next move.

Speaking with Mark Grossman today, we asked about the conversation between Adam and Chelsea in today’s episode about moving forward and rebuilding the company they lost.  Grossman said Adam would love to get Newman Media back, but hurting Sally and Audra in the process is not part of the plan.

“Adam and Chelsea both don’t want to fight them for it and don’t want to hurt Sally, especially with her being pregnant,” Grossman explained. That said, there will be complications. “There’s definitely something coming down the pipe here with them. Adam and Chelsea want to try to get the company back, but at the same time try to protect Sally from Victor,” Grossman explained.

Of course, even the best-laid plans become more complicated when Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) enters the equation. The actor teased that Victor remains determined to reclaim the company by any means necessary, putting Adam in a difficult position as he tries to protect Sally while also helping his family.

Grossman hinted that Adam attempts a solution to keep everyone happy, though he admitted that Victor has a habit of discovering things others would rather keep hidden.

Why Adam Still Can’t Escape Victor’s Influence

While Adam has changed significantly in recent years, Grossman believes one thing remains constant. “When push comes to shove, I think he’s always going to want to please his father.”

That need for approval continues to shape many of Adam’s decisions, even as he works harder to maintain relationships with Chelsea, Connor, and the rest of the Newman family.

Grossman acknowledged that Adam has evolved considerably, but he doesn’t believe Adam will ever completely separate himself from Victor’s influence.

The Billy Abbott Feud Isn’t Going Away Yet

One of the more surprising moments during the conversation came when Grossman discussed Adam’s long-running rivalry with Billy Abbott. While fans often focus on Adam’s resentment toward Billy, Grossman admitted Billy has more justification for his anger.

“I still think Billy has way more reason to hate Adam than Adam hates Billy,” he said. Recent episodes have shown Adam attempting to find common ground with Billy, but Grossman suggested viewers shouldn’t expect peace.

Grossman revealed that upcoming developments connected to the Newman Media story create new tensions between the two men, ensuring their complicated history remains far from resolved.

A New Scene Partner

Since Matt Clark’s latest return to Genoa City, many viewers have enjoyed the scenes between Adam and Matt, played by Roger Howarth.

Grossman counts himself among them. “I love working with Roger, man. That guy is so talented,” he said. The actor praised Howarth’s performances and said he hopes the two characters continue sharing scenes in the future. “He’s a pleasure to work with and so fun to watch.”

Grossman described their dynamic as a clean slate compared to some of Matt’s more historic relationships, allowing both actors to explore something fresh — and it’s a pairing the fans want to see more of as well.

Don’t Expect Adam’s Dark Side to Disappear

Although Adam has spent much of the past few years trying to be a better man, Grossman doesn’t want the character’s edge to disappear completely.

The actor pointed to Adam’s time as Spider and the recent Las Vegas storyline as reminders of an important part of the character’s identity. “I hope it never goes away because that’s what makes Adam exciting,” Grossman shared.

The actor said he enjoyed revisiting that side of Adam and believes the antihero elements remain essential to who Adam is. “I don’t want Adam to get too far away from that,” he added.

Like the viewers, Grossman enjoyed revisiting Adam’s “Spider” persona during the Vegas storyline and feels those morally gray qualities are an essential part of what makes Adam compelling. As Grossman put it, Adam is still “Victor Newman Jr.” underneath it all.

That tension between growth and instinct continues to define one of Genoa City’s most complicated characters, and it sounds like viewers will see plenty more of that struggle in the months ahead.