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Emme Rylan On Her Final GH Scenes: “Laying There Emotionless While My Amazing Costars Cried Over My Comatose Body Was One of the Hardest Acting Challenges EVER!”

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All of the performances this week were phenomenal, but Genie Francis really stole the show. Laura is the beating heart of GH and Genie turned in one powerful performance after the next. Stories like this are made for her acting chops, and I really hope she wins an Emmy for her work this week. No one brings the tears, heartbreak and rage like she does. I’m also very thankful they aren’t killing off Lulu. I’ve never been a fan of Emme Rylan in the role, and the way they’ve written the character these last few years has gotten on my… Read more »
So agree, Jimmy! Genie is the beating heart of GH–and a luminous actor.
JMB will give me a reason to fast forward some scenes. I was not a fan! I preferred Emme in the role.
Thank you!!! I like JB juat fine….but she was very overrated!!
Jimmy
Stephanie Gatschet? What a surprisingly good choice. Loved her on GL, but I wonder about her age, will have to check, she might be a little older for the role of Lulu.
Jimmy, just checked the ages, Stephanie is 37 and Emme is 40.
Does anyone know why Emme left the show? I never did read any explanation.
It wasn’t her choice to leave, she was let go.
Wasn’t her choice.
She was let go. From what I understand, it was not her choice.
It is my understanding she was fired. Terrible way to treat the daughter of Legacy parents!
Emme was let go, they fired her.
There was really no reason given other than ABC amd GH brass probably wanted to free up money that all 4 actors had. Again, just speculating.
I think it all comes down to money. Fire Emme and then at a later date hire another actor to take on the role of Lulu for less money.
Genie Francis was phenomenal in her scenes. I’ll miss Emme especially since they brought Dante back. In all honesty, I don’t understand the number of people that were let go. Is it $$$ or a change of direction? Disappointing.
It was budget related. An overinflated contract cast of 32 is tough to maintain in normal times, let alone Covid. Ryland and deVry are the only 2 contract players dismissed so far. With Lulu gone, there is no need for Dustin on the canvas. And Dev was a character that was never fully explored, despite being on the show for 2 years. Neither Mark Lawson, nor Ashton Arbab were on contract, so there’s no real savings there (as recurring, they have no guarantee, benefits and only get paid on the episodes in which they appear.) As for Dante, Lulu’s departure… Read more »
Wow! Just when I thought GH couldn’t get any better than what it did with Mike’s death, the last couple of episodes proved me wrong! Outstanding performance and writing all the way around. Not sure why she is leaving, but wish her well. Side note Genie Francis and Maura West you need to enjoy them because these kind of daytime actresses come along only one in a lifetime.
Give me Genie: West, not so much! A bit strident.
For me Maura West is the only reason to watch GH.
I like them both, as for Maura West I believe she has won 3 emmy’s and been nominated for about 6 or so. She too me will always be amazing and can play any range. She was great on As the World Turns too!
Now pls return to y n r where you are very missed as Abby Newman
NOOOOO! I didn’t like Emme as Abby. I like Melissa Ordway as Abby!
I haven’t heard anything about MO leaving Y&R, have you?
I doubt she will go back there. Maybe she could join DAYS
Story mentioned Ryan Paevey (Nathan) sent an understanding tweet to Emma since GH killed him off, too. For those of us who watch the Hallmark Channel for feel-good relief we see him there as he has bounced back as the love interest in many of their stories.
Just to be clear, Paevey made the decision to leave GH. Emme was let go.
And yes, he has established quite a nice niche as a Hallmark regular.
Gawd, I don’t think that I would’ve gotten thru those final scenes just laying there like Emme did.
I’m sure covid has a major influence on the budget. They’re cancelling shows because of production costs. I was kind of surprise they left Liz out of this. She’s known her since she was a child and was her sister-in-law.
How about Kate Mansi as the new Lulu if Emme or Julie don’t return. I think Mansi definitely has the spunk to be Lulu Spencer
Please no! I didn’t care for her as Abby. That said, last I read she doesn’t want to do a soap full time.
Genie is everything, the fact the show is not centered around her and her family astounds me. Sonny and Carly are not the heart of the show
Fantastic performances! Emme will be missed! I hope they bring her back quickly.
Rodd
Don’t hold your breath. If they wanted her bad enough, they would have kept her and not let her go.
Genie Francis gave an acting master class in this week’s episodes. What an absolute thrill to watch. They ought to just give her the Emmy now. No one has or is going to come close to that performance.
Dominic Zamprogna was great too. His face conveyed so much in those scenes. I like the dark, pained Dante he is bringing.
Genie Francis gave an acting master class in this week’s episodes. She is an absolute joy to watch and so talented. Give her the Emmy now – no one has done/will do better this year.
Sorry, I will not miss this version of Insipid Lulu. However, I do wish that the Parking Lot Poet was comatose instead.
Genie Francis gave an acting master class in this week’s episodes. What an absolute thrill to watch. They ought to just give her the Emmy now. No one has or is going to come close to that performance.
Why on earth would they let her go, she has been a long time favorite on the show. They bring Dante back just do do this?? That is wrong on so many levels. Terrible what are the writers thinking. They leave Scott Baldwin on. He is the worst actor & take Lulu away. I have been watching this show since the beginning. Yes I am older than dirt. I have seen people come & go however this shouldn’t have happened bad timing. Where Dustin was eliminated and Dev too.
It was a sad scene but a great one. I just hope they’ll bring her back in the future the same way they did Michael.
The Powers That Be need to listen to your real fans. The fans that will tell you when you make stupid decisions like letting go of Emme and Will. Trust me when I tell you, the harpees that are already talking recasts will watch whatever drivel you write for them because they are sheep. But if you start letting go legacy characters and established actors for less expensive (lets just say it: cheaper) then you get what you get. Soaps are not the powerhouses they used to be. As fans we have made concessions for cost cutting measures. Keep cutting… Read more »
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