 While the character's debut received a mixed response, Goddard has been widely acclaimed for his portrayal; "Canyon News" said that he portrays the character honestly, and is "always dependable, on fire and exciting".Goddard originally auditioned for Brad Snyder on "As the World Turns", and though he was not cast in the part, Barbara Bloom, the senior vice-president of CBS Daytime, recommended Goddard to "The Young and the Restless"' head writer and executive producer, Lynn Marie Latham.After testing for the character of Cane for Latham and casting director Karen Rea, Goddard received the role.