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Adrian Anchondo Joins the Cast of General Hospital
Looks like Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) may finally have a new love interest! Casting news on Wednesday shared that actor Adrian Anchondo is debuting on tomorrow’s Thursday, March 13th episode of General Hospital in the contract role of Marco.
It should be noted that GH is being tight-lipped at the moment of just what Marco’s last name is, but we do know that Anchondo is on contract with the ABC daytime drama series. In his new role of Marco, Anchondo will be playing a lawyer.
According to TV Insider, who broke the casting news, Anchondo screen-tested with Van Hansis, all the more confirming that Lucas and Marco will definitely cross paths and more. Adrian, shared the intimation factor was present when he auditioned for the part.
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As he explained, “It was very intimidating seeing all the beautiful Latino men there I was going up against, all younger. But I really connected with the character, and I feel like I’ve been playing a lot of good guys going bad or bad guys going good, so I think this character is in my wheelhouse.”
So, is Marco a good guy doing bad things or vice-versa? Stay tuned. In addition, Hansis and Anchondo already knew each other. As Adrian explained, “We each other at Williamstown Theater Festival 20 years ago. I think we did a play with each other. It’s funny because I remember having a little crush on him back then, and we’ve been in the same circles because we have mutual friends. So, I felt totally comfortable. Van has a very comfortable person to be around, regardless if you’ve known him for 20 years or not.”
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Marco on paper looks to be a very intriguing character, as Anchondo explained that thus far, “The character has been very sweet and charming, and, of course, it wouldn’t be a soap opera without dark secrets somewhere. He’s also very intelligent and very articulate, which is kind of opposite of who I am as a person. I don’t find myself to be the most articulate person [laughs]. I don’t think I’ve ever played a lawyer.”
Anchondo has appeared opposite Viola Davis on How to Get Away with Murder, and roles in other primetime series including: The Rookie: NCIS: Los Angeles, and FBI’s Most Wanted and Law & Order: Organized Crime to name just a few.
So, what do you think about GH adding the new character of Marco to the Port Charles canvas? Do you hope that Marco and Lucas can potentially have an interesting love story? Since we only know Marco’s first name as of now, who do you think he might be connected to in town? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Oh this will be good ! When does he start ?
If you read the article, it told you. 😉
Lol.. I think I was too focus on his pictures.
Holy smokes !! A beard too !!
Possibly Natalia and Sidwell’s son, thus Blaze’s brother?
That’s my guess also.
Interesting they start him out on contract while VH is still recurring. Visually, they seem like they’d gel well together.
Do we really need another lawyer? Alexis, Ric, Diane, Molly, Martin, and Scott (MIA) outnumber the number of doctors on General HOSPITAL.
As for the connection, online scuttlebutt has him playing Jenz & Natalia’s son (who she previously referred to as Eloi).
Van Hansis is likely heavy-recurring because he is based on the east coast. So it does not make sense to sign him on full-time.
My thought exactly re: VH recurring. Wonder if it’s his choice or GH’s. Regardless, hopefully this is successful and they can create a real gay story. You’d think with a gay show runner and one of the head writers gay, they can write a gay centered story. And while lesbians don’t do it for me, i’m equal opportunity, so bring Blaze back for Kristina!
There’s also the MIA district attorney Robert Scorpio. And the assistant DA from Ava’s last trial who recently put in another appearance when they made that ridiculous arrest of Jason for the supposed murder of Cyrus who nobody can prove is even dead.
She happens to be married to Carlo Rota IRL, so as long as Sidwell is around, she probably will be too.
As for the newbie.. I don’t think he’s really needed, lawyer or otherwise. And especially not if he’s an addition to the Sidwell/Natalia family. Although their kid was supposed to be a studio musician, not a lawyer.
The show (finally) is committed to the Lucas character. He needs a love interest. The Brad pairing has set sail, Felix only pops in for the nurses ball and funerals. So, another gay male character is needed. Just how he’s connected to the canvas can be questionable.
Lucas probably deserves to find love, and I can see the “gay eye candy” factor with this new guy, but if GH was trying to reduce the bloated cast when they cut Sam, Dex, Mikey, and Cyrus all within a month or two, that’s not going to help much if they hire a bunch of newbies instead.
I think Van Hansen is on contract. I agree with you about the lawyers outnumbering the medical staff on the show.
No, he isn’t. He’s recurring.
Seems some feel he might be Natalia’s son. My question is would Natalia’s reaction to Blaze being gay been so severe if she already has a gay son? If it proves to be true that he is gay and her son… here comes yet another big character re-write foe Natalia.
The alone makes me doubt her is Natalia’s son.
Natalia’s son was supposed to be a studio musician, so if he’s suddenly a lawyer now, that would be one HELL of a sudden career change.
Having said that, this new guy does look like he could be Sidwell’s son. Doesn’t mean Natalia has to be his mother, of course. But that would be even worse, because that would mean we would have to endure yet another newbie when his mother shows up. And before you know it, we have the eternally damned Sidwell dysfunctional family tree eating up as much screen time as the Faison/Westbourne family tree did a few years back.
I’ve seen all the shows he’s been on as mentioned above, but dud not pay attention then, but they are all good shows, so hopefully he’s as good.
Lucas is a bit too whiney and pitiful, give him some backbone
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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