General Hospital News

Marsha Thomason has been cast as the mystery woman who will be playing opposite film star James Franco when  he begins appearing in late November.  You may recognize Thomason from her  role in Las Vegas alongside Vanessa Marcil  or more recently as Naomi on Lost.

Natalia Livingston will be parting ways with General Hospital once again as will her character, Rebecca.  No word yet on her last airdate.

“I was checking out my [character's] genealogy on GH and found out that my character’s father was played by Richard Dean Anderson. So I’m suddenly a big hero to my son. He’s like, ‘Macgyver is your dad! All-right!'”

Paging Dr. Webber!

Scott Reeves is joining the cast of General Hospital. Scott will play Liz's (half) older brother, Steven Lars Webber.  He arrives in December as the new chief of staff of General Hospital.  Reeves is best known for his 10 year stint as Ryan McNeil on The Young and the Restless, and as a country music artist.

According to T.V. Guide, he will be thrown into a storyline involving  Liz,  Lucky, and Nikolas.  The role is said to be recurring.  Scott explains that,  “... I kinda courted [GH]. It was the one show I most wanted to be on. Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) and I are best friends – we’re literally like brothers – and I just love the people over there. My agent put out feelers...They had a role. The timing was perfect..."

Tyler Christopher and his wife welcomed their first child, a son, Greysun James Christopher into the world on the afternoon
of October 3rd.

Rachel Ames will be coming out of her voluntary retirement to reprise her role as Audrey Hardy, the week of October 19th.

 James Franco headed to GH!

Best known for his role in the three Spiderman movies as the hero's "airboarding" best friend and sometime nemisis, movie star Franco has agreed to guest star on GH later this fall.  Despite his career being hotter than ever, it was Franco who reached out to GH, not visa-versa, saying he wanted to give soaps a try! The recurring role will begin Nov. 20 — to coincide with November sweeps — and will last about two months.  Jason Morgan had better watch his step!


In Other News...

Sarah Joy Brown (Claudia) will be joining Rick Hearst over on The Bold and The Beautiful.
She signed a two year contract with the show.
Lucky them!

This was the second attempt to lure Jackson back to the show.  A previous attempt, not
that long ago fell through.  Now it will be up to the fans to determine if the time for Jackson's return (10 years later) is now...or if that time has already come and gone.

As for this editor, I have only one word of advice...its the writing, stupid!!!  I loved JJ's Lucky back in the day, but Greg, you will be dearly missed.

Jonathan Jackson is Back!!!

According to SOAPnet, it has been confirmed that  Jonathan Jackson will return to
his old role on General Hospital , as the original Lucky Spencer.  Word is that he begins taping on Thursday, October 1st.
His first airdate is October 27th.

According to the report, Greg Vaughan has decided to leave the show.  ABC's official statement: "Greg Vaughan has decided to vacate the role to explore new opportunities. We thank him for his years engaging our audience and dedication to the show and network. The cast and crew wish him well in all his future endeavors." 

However, according to Greg Vaughan, his departure was NOT his choice.  He tweeted, "As of today, with sad regrets, I will no longer be a part of what has been a big part of me and my family's life. GH and the powers that be have chosen to take a new direction. I THANK ALL of YOU, for the many memories we've shared and new ones to come!!! ALL MY LOVE, & BIG HUGS to YOU the FANS!!! I LOVE YOU ALL MORE!!!!" 

Amanda Brooks has been cast in the role of Mischa Cassadine. The character is said to be calculating, possibly even deadly, with
revenge on her mind. Charming and seductive on the surface, beneath it she is ruthless, ambitious, power-hungry, and manipulative.  While the role is said to be recurring, chances are it could turn contract down the road.
Could "Mischa" tie in with our Luke rumor item, posted June 30th?  See Rumorville.

Update: Borlenghi's appearance has been postponed past October, until later this year, due to some changes in storyline.  Also, his character's identity has been confirmed.  See Coming, in our Spoilers.

Matthew Borlenghi Joins the Cast of General Hospital
Borlenghi is somewhat of a veteran of Daytime, having had previous roles on both All My Children and Days of Our Lives.  His character is said to begin airing as Fall sweeps begin, towards the end of October.   Gossip is that he may be filling the rumored role of  "Travis".  (See Rumorville of 9/15 for more)