General Hospital
GH’s Alexa Havins Teases Lulu’s State of Mind, “She is Picking Up Right Where She Left Off”
Now that Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins) has finally come back to life after four years lying comatose, she has some major obstacles in front of her. Not only is Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober), her mother’s half-brother, trying to silence her, but we still don’t know what Lulu fully remembers, and from the sounds of it in a new interview with Alexa Havins, she may be stuck in 2020.
Speaking with Soap Opera Digest, Alexa spoke about her return to ABC daytime. The former All My Children actress, where she played Babe Carey Chandler from 2003-2007, shared how she gleaned insight into the role of Luke (Tony Geary) and Laura’s (Genie Francis) daughter and how she prepped for her General Hospital debut.
Alexis recalled that she spoke with GH EP Frank Valentini, casting director, Mark Teschner and co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten, all about Lulu’s history: “They were filling me in overall about where she is in her relationships. That, to me, was a priority – where was she with Dante (Dominic Zamprogna)? Where was she with Tracy (Jane Elliot)? Where is she with Laura?”
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Then, Havins revealed, “Because in Lulu’s mind (given that she’s been unconscious for nearly four years), she is picking up right where she left off.” That means that soon, she will see that everyone has moved on with their lives but she is stuck in 2020. Will she believe she is still married to Dante?
As her storyline kicks-off, Alexa added, “I feel like there’s so much to explore with Lulu, so many places to go. She’s got to pick up the pieces. How does she move forward? Where is her heart, what is her love going to be other than her children and her family? I’m excited to find out where the writers take me.”
Will Lulu remember her entire life before the blast that took her out for years? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Abdolutely the most ridiculous story written. Coming out of a 4 year coma as if she caught a 15 minute cat nap. Gh must really think the viewers are idiots. Going to be canceled soon if they don’t do something about the writers.
I couldn’t agree more. I KNOW it’s a soap, and the same soap that froze the world and had an Alien living in Anna Devane’s garage, but even with those caveats this is beyond stupid.
Agree with both comments. I doubt she could get dressed and escape after waking up from a coma. And what’s up with Cyrus? He wouldn’t contact his “dear sister” Laura to let her know that he’s been visiting Lulu? Security is very lax at the place she had been moved to. Stupid story line.
How lucky that bag had shoes that fit! Plus, didn’t she walk past a phone at the front desk? Still intrigued – just annoyed.
Months of family members keeping vigil with the hand model and nobody (except Cyrus) is at Turning Woods – which is in PC.
I must have been in a coma, because I never saw or heard of her being transferred to Turning Woods until I saw Cyrus the other day, running his big mouth about being in charge, et,etc??
How convenient that Lulu found all she needed to get dressed, including the rubber band for her hair. I really like this gal and you can tell how fiesty the character still is, as Lulu. So, who do we think will be the lucky guy, this go’round, Cody or Dante?
Hey Violet – Portia mentioned transferring Lulu to Turning Woods a few weeks back. It was kind of a throwaway line – so I can see how it was missed.
Well.. part of the blame I’d on us viewers for sticking with a show that is highly unbelievable.
Stories move so fast now they never allow any development.
It is a soap opera. They do things different than our lives. I must say it is taking a strange turn of events.
Couldn’t agree more on Lulu. Yeah, it’s a soap opera, and we’re supposed to suspend our disbelief. But you gotta have some degree of realism in there when it’s a medical story. I said this somewhere else, Lulu snapped out of that 4 year coma faster than I get out of bed on a Monday morning, lol.
And once again, where is Genie Francis? Can we get a missing poster with her face on it. It’s ridiculous that her daughter wakes up from a coma after 4 years, and Laura is nowhere to be found. At least when her and Kevin disappeared without a trace for months while looking for Lucky, it was understandable cause Genie was on her annual vacation, but this vanishing act makes no sense.
Agreed. Plus, when you have a transplant you’re on anti rejection drugs which you need to take every day from day one. Is she going to have a medical emergency where she ends up in the hospital again? This whole storyline really sucks. Come on writers… You can do better that this!
Well look how Nina was after 20 something years in a coma. She pretended she couldn’t walk. Then did parquet around the room. When she was alone. It’s a show.
And if they had her slowly recovering for a week or so, you’d complain that they were dragging it out…
How was she able to walk that soon after being in bed for four years. Did she hear everything people was saying to her while she was in the hospital like some people in a coma..will that be mentioned.
I’m sure Cyrus will claim that his prayers healed her. And obviously, I’m being sarcastic here, because my Former Employer is more likely to take a prayer request from ME more seriously than one from Cyrus!
Yes…things are really getting out of hand and not believable! Please take it back to normal (I know it is a Soap, but get real). I go back to 1963 and is a bit much and so does birth control!
I like Lulu and Cody, chemestry right off the bat, those were some lolllypops!
The new actress who is playing Lulu is doing an amazing job so far. All positive outlook.
When is Lulu going to collapse because she needs drugs after her transplant or a tube feeding?
This woman hasn’t eaten, spoken, opened her eyes, walked or even moved in years. She would not be able to move about, much less be able to chat with Cody and eat a lollipop.
I know it’s a soap, but there need to be a
She has so many shocks awaiting her. Her dad and Grandma Bobbie are dead, Dante moved on, Maxie lives in her house, and her daughter is nowhere to be found. But wait until she finds out that the twice impeached, disgraced former president with 34 felonies is heading back to the WH.
Somebody needs to tell Ingo that Steve case is different because Steve didn’t try to sue the network. Therefore, it didnt ruin his chances of him coming back to the show in the future.
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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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