General Hospital
GH’s Andrew Hawkes Shares He Wants New Villain WSB Boss Ross Cullum’s Humanity to Come Through Even For a Split-Second
Recently, General Hospital fans learned that Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) is in cahoots with the never-before-seen character of WSB Director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), who is one bad dude.
This guy has made his presence known in Port Charles and is putting the screws to Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), threatening Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr), who has a special place in Britt’s heart (she gave birth to him), and had put WSB Bureau Chief, Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) on notice, and that’s just for starters. Back on the January 14 episode of the ABC daytime drama series, viewers were introduced to actor Andrew Hawkes as Ross Cullum as his arrival is also tied to Cesar Faison’s final project, whatever that turns out to be.
Hawkes appeared on the latest episode of the That’s Awesome podcast where his new GH co-stars, Steve Burton (Jason) and Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), welcomed him to the soap and talked a lot about the craft of acting and in particular, the daunting rigors of performing in the genre when learning massive amounts of dialog with little to no takes o time before scenes go to tape.
NOT A ONE NOTE VILLAIN
In addition, Andrew shared his take on playing a villain and revealed an intriguing back-story for the guy that would be interesting to see if something like it came to light on GH. Hawkes explained that Cullum’s purpose is, “All for good reason for doing whatever I do in this show. It may be seen in a different way, but I think I just want to see those moments of humanity come through. So everybody loves Succession. Brilliantly written, brilliantly done. But, I couldn’t get through the first half of an episode because I I felt like there was no humanity there.”
He added, “It’s those human elements that we all carry, and the scars that make us up as people, and if we’re serious about acting, serious about our craft, we bring those things with us. So, he’s (Cullum) not just this prototypical villain who’s ruthless and cold, and doesn’t care about anything. From my standpoint, he’s extremely caring and feels like he’s been wronged in a huge way.”

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When thinking how Hawkes has been wronged and what could be driving his motives, Andrew explained, “In real-life, I’m a father, so I made (Cullum’s back-story) involve his child, and something where the system was turning their back on him, and kind of excommunicating him and watching his child go away. So, that’s my kind of ‘if,’ because otherwise if I go in there (to tape scenes) and I I don’t fill in the blanks for myself, it’s just going to come off as one note. So, probably it’s (all in a) moment that can be found. That’s just a split second of something (that help registers it to the audience).”
Hawkes is a well aware that to play the WSB Director, he has to maintain outward control of every situation, “This guy has to be efficient on top of it. It just has to be delivered in a certain way that this guy’s a professional, in that, he speaks (when and) as he needs to.”
So, GH fans do you think at some point we will find out why WSB Director Cullum has truly taken this turn and what is driving him to align with Sidwell and company on Faison’s last project? Is it money, power, payback, or is he also being blackmailed from someone else we don’t even know about? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Well, if he’s human, we haven’t seen it yet. So far, what we have seen of him on screen has looked down right cold blooded reptilian.
Now if he’s talking to Steve & Bradford about this, he might be referencing things that have been taped, but not shown on screen yet. They are careful not to do spoilers on that podcast, but he might be making vague references to “character traits” in Callum which have yet to be shown to the audience. He mentioned something about Cullum having a child, which certainly hasn’t entired into the storyline as of yet.
Based on what we have seen so far though, he’s basically a dirty cop who’s moonlighting as a mad scientist. Hard to find a “good side” in either of those.
You posted without mentioning dragons or giving people nicknames so I almost didn’t recognize this answer.
As a long-time visitor to this site, this is an example of how insightful their comments used to be on a consistent basis. Nice to see they still have it in them.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Trina Reminisces About Spencer, Soon After Roses and a Note from Her ‘Biggest Fan’ Arrive

General Hospital fans know red herrings when they see them. That the obvious choices, are usually not the culprit when a soap opera tells the story of an obsessed stalker. The soap trope always cast doubt on a laundry list of potential suspects until one day the actual reveal occurs!
The latest soap obsession is the character of Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali), the young singer who has been performing alongside her recording label mate Gio Palmieri. (Giovanni Mazza). The duo are back for another gig at the Cat’s Eye Lounge on the Tuesday, October 13 episode of the ABC daytime drama series.
After a sound check, where someone is watching Trina through the window, she is greeted by Ava (Maura West) and Trina’s current beau, Kai (Jens Austin Astrup). Later, while talking to Emma (Braedyn Bruner) about Emma’s thoughts on moving in with Gio, Trina admitted she wasn’t ready to move in with Kai just yet.

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ROSES ARE RED …
It’s at that point, for the very first time in a very long time, Trina mentioned the name of Spencer. Trina recalled the time she was ready to move in with him when she and her beloved late boyfriend were going to move to Paris. With sorrow in her voice, Trina told Emma. “Take the leap. Because life doesn’t always give you a second chance.”
In a recent interview on the Michael Fairman Channel, Tabyana Ali had mentioned that while she is being kept in the dark as to who is her on-screen stalker, will turn out to be she loves the idea of turning it out to be Spencer Cassadine, as do many GH fans who have begun to speculate heavily that the story could reveal a very much alive Spencer. In story, Spencer went overboard and into the Seine River in Paris to his presumed death back at the end of January 2024.
As today’s episode continued, Quinn arrived (Jequon Jackson) and questioned Kai, if he was at all bothered by the growing closeness between Trina and Gio. Kai says he is not.
BACK FROM THE DEAD?
After Trina and Gio perform, Emma brings over to the table a bouquet of roses for Trina, that had been left outside from her “biggest fan.” Trina assumed the flowers were from Kai. He says he did not send them. Quinn just stares at Trina.
So, do you think the stalker could turn out to be Spencer, trying to get back to Trina because he loves her so much? How would you feel about a Spencer Cassadine recast? Do you think Trina mentioning Spencer today was a red herring or dropping a hint that it could very much turn out to be him that is the ‘fan’? Let us know in the comment section, but first check out some of the key moments from Trina’s stalker story on Tuesday’s GH below, followed by our conversation with Tabyana Ali.
General Hospital
Parry Shen and Lydia Look Make a Return to ‘General Hospital’

In a surprise appearance on the Monday, October 12 episode of General Hospital, Parry Shen and Lydia Look returned to the canvas as Brad Cooper and Selina Wu, as the Wu crime family was bidding for the Port Charles piers up for auction!
Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ric (Rick Hearst) are completely floored when Selina strolled into the Metro Court conference room with her nephew and former GH lab tech, Brad Cooper, by her side.
This is the first time GH viewers have seen the character of Selina Wu since back in July of 2025. Previously, Sidwell (Carlo Rota) framed Selena for the firebombing of Charlie’s pun that put Sonny’s daughter Kristina (Kate Mansi) in grave danger. GH fans recall it was the late Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) who saved Kristina from the fire. In story to avoid Sonny’s wrath, Selina fled the country.

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SURPRISE NEW PIER OWNER IS REVEALED
When Selina entered the conference room on today’s GH, she told Sonny the entire Sidwell debacle was “water under the bridge,” and he agreed. “I have no issue with you,” Sonny said in return.
In order to secure her bid for the piers, Selina explained Brad stepped in to make the necessary arrangements while she was trying to get herself get back to the United States. Sonny tells Brad, “You’re not going to get those piers!”
When it’s time for Ezra Boyle (Daniel Cosgrove) to reveal the winning bid for the piers, seated in the room are potential buyers: Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison), Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), and JJE executive, Hudson Parker (Troy Lennon Appel).
Suddenly, Ezra reveals that JJE secured the piers and the winning bid as Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) made a surprise entrance as the new pier owner. How did Josslyn do it? Watch the clip below where prior to the final bids being announced, the WSB agent rigged the computer system!
So, glad to see Brad Cooper and Selina Wu back in action? Do you hope they stay for a bit? What do you think of Josslyn getting the piers? Is this how she sets out to destroy Sonny? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: ‘From Your Biggest Fan’

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, official spoilers for the ABC daytime drama series, and the just released video teaser, reveal that several women are in serious peril, but in very different ways.
First, Lulu (Alexa Havins) finds out that Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) is suing her for libel! Looks like Willow took Chase’s (Josh Swickard) advice to fight back on these “allegations” levied by an “out-of-it “Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) who now claims everything he told Lulu in their recorded interview was a lie. However, the GH faithful viewers know what Sidwell said is true.
Willow is ready to prove her innocence to the Quartermaines too after entering their home. Will anyone be able to crack Willow and get her to admit to all she has perpetrated, but in a court of law, so she can be sentenced for some of her crimes, or will she continue to walk around Port Charles forever unscathed?

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A SONNY TAKEDOWN
Meanwhile, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) wants to take down Sonny (Maurice Benard). So, she has decided to leverage being forced by the WSB to take the CEO position of her father’s company, JJE, in order to do so.
Sonny contends he has gone straight and is no longer in the mob, but try as he might, he may have to fall back into his old ways so people see the light!
Knowing Josslyn, and everyone else refuses to believe he had nothing to do with the prison beatdown of Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Sidwell, Sonny says, “If Josslyn thinks I’m gonna let her destroy me. She’s dead wrong.”
ROSES AND CAR TROUBLE
Meanwhile, looks like Trina’s stalker is amping up their obsession. Now, at her latest musical gig at the Cat’s Eye Lounge, she receives a card and a bouquet of roses. The card reads, ‘From your biggest fan.”
Later, we see Trina sitting in her car having trouble getting it to start. Suddenly, there is a knock on her car window. Quinn (Jequan Jackson) is standing there with a smile on his face, and says, “Car trouble?” Trina is startled. Is Quinn just there to help out, or is something more heinous about to go down? Stay tuned.
Now below, take a look at more GH spoilers for the week of October 12-16.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
Drew confronts Lulu. Dante has questions for Sidwell. Trina is under surveillance. Emma supports Gio. A winning bid is made for the piers.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
Carly surprises Valentin. Drew lays out his plan. Dante encourages Lulu. Sonny targets a new rival. Elizabeth wants answers.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Jason is taken to task. Tracy voices her concern. Brook Lynn is given food for thought. Michael reflects on his past. Britt defends Lucas.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
Sonny and Ric plot. Joe questions Willow. Josslyn defends herself. Chase ponders his future. Monet advises Curtis.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Britt is triggered by Jason. Trina is in need of rescue. Ric takes on a new client. Elizabeth and Dante get closer. Gio has second thoughts.
Check out the official GH promo for this week entitled, “Dangerous Obsession” below, followed by our recent chat with Tabyana Ali on her latest stalker storyline and more, via the Michael Fairman Channel.
Now weigh-in: At this point, who do you think will be revealed as Trina’s stalker? How will Josslyn try to destroy Sonny and how will he counter her maneuver? Are you sick and tired of Willow never paying for any of her crimes? Let us know via the comment section below.
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