"Guiding Light" star Kim Zimmer is pulling her overworked 15-year-old son off another CBS soap, "As the World Turns," it was reported Thursday.

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The Michigan native -- a mom in real life who also plays one on TV -- told "As the World Turns" producers her son, Jake Weary, needs time to focus on school and sports.

"They are writing a story for (Weary's character) Luke, which means the actor who plays the role is going to be working more," an "As the World Turns" rep told TVGuide.com. "Due to Jake Weary's schedule, Kim Zimmer has pulled him out of the show. He needs to focus on school and he wants to be involved in sports, so working him more isn't going to fit into his schedule at this time."

Weary's last appearance is scheduled for Nov. 29 and a "new" Luke is set to step into the role Dec. 14.