During an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn opened up about their characters' long history together. Hogestyn admitted that he leans on Hall in their scenes and for the confidence to step in front of the camera and know that fans are liking what they see, remembering a time when Hall praised his impact on fans. "I thought that was really amazing and I actually took some solace in that. It made me feel a little more comfortable," he told the publication.

Meanwhile, Hogestyn says that one secret to John Black and Marlena Evans' success is their chemistry. "There's a playfulness, there's affection on both parts that combine and make them stronger," he explained. "I think John and Marlena epitomize sacrifice to each other and overcoming all of the obstacles that every couple faces every single day. We don't take that responsibility lightly."

In addition, Hall says that the fact that John and Marlena are likable characters helped launch their pairing, despite the fact that fans were originally against it as they wanted Marlena and Roman together. Over the years, the sudser has made it clear that while Roman has remained part of Marlena's life, John is truly her one great love.