Disney/ABC’s Chris Tomes chats about possibility of new episodes of “General Hospital’s” online companion series, “GH Now!” hosted by Nancy Lee Grahn.
When news first hit the web in August 2012 of Duke Lavery being very much alive on ABC’s “General Hospital,” it not only became a trending topic in the United States on Twitter, but also worldwide. Nearly three years later, it looks like the character will be heading back to the grave as portrayer Ian Buchanan is said to have recently learned that the writers have plans to off the character once more. It would be a huge mistake on their part as it would defeat the entire purpose of resurrecting the character in the first place.
“The Interview” took in $15 million from online and rental sales since its Christmas Day release. The controversial film led to the hacking of Sony Pictures.
When it looked like “General Hospital’s” Sonny Corinthos would finally be paying for his crimes as he was set to serve some serious jail time for the murder of AJ Quartermaine, it looks like he’ll soon be released after time served with word that actor Maurice Benard has signed a new deal with the daytime drama series.
Marc Anthony Samuel confirms he’s no longer on contract at “General Hospital” following Soap Opera Network’s reporting on his status change.
Fans have long wondered when “General Hospital’s” contract cast would be a receiving a trimming, as it’s widely known that the series has quite a large group of actors that make up the Port Charles canvas, but it was anyone’s guess whose status would be changed. Soap Opera Network has learned that actors Marc Anthony Samuel (Felix DuBois), Kelly Thiebaud (Britt Westbourne) and John J. York (Mac Scorpio) have all been placed on recurring status. In the case of Thiebaud and Samuel, their status change will be reflected in the on air credits in the coming weeks. York has been listed as a recurring cast member since early October.
Yesterday, we reported that “General Hospital” star Parry Shen (Brad Cooper) will be guest-starring on an upcoming episode of “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and today, Soap Opera Network is bringing you the first look of the actor in his primetime role!
As previously reported, “General Hospital’s” Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) will be featured in the Sunday, October 5 telecast of “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” which tracks past guests from “The Oprah Winfrey Show” to see what they’ve been up to since last appearing on the talk show. In the case of Benard, it was in 2004 when the soap star and his wife, Paula, opened up to Oprah Winfrey about the private hell they’ve lived for years with the revelation that the soap star was living with bipolar disorder, which, at its worst, made him violent and suicidal. Nearly 10 years since the episode aired, “Where Are They Now?” followed the actor backstage on the set of “GH,” while viewers are introduced to his loving family, which includes daughters Cailey, Heather and Cassidy, and his very own “Mini-Me,” son Joshua.
Watch as soap stars Tyler Christopher and Ronn Moss deal with a new face in their households courtesy of ABC’s “Wife Swap.”
General Hospital has recast the role of Josslyn Jacks with newcomer Hannah Nordberg. She replaces Paige Ollivier who played the character in 2013.
