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GH’s Katelyn MacMullen Explains Why Willow Shot Drew, and If She Was ‘Out of Her Mind That Night’
As viewers learned on yesterday’s January 8 episode of General Hospital, while on the witness stand, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) was denying any wrongdoing in the shooting of her husband, Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison), but a series of flashbacks told a very different story. For months, GH fans wondered, “Who Shot Drew?” As it turned out, its actually the defendant in the attempted murder case, who did the deed.
When the episode came to a close, Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) and Trina (Tabyana Ali) heard the “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star: ringtone go off on Willow’s phone when she received a call from her son, Wiley (Viron Weaver) while still at the courthouse. Kai and Trina now know it was Willow who shot Drew. But will anyone else before the verdict is handed down?
Katelyn MacMullen spoke on the reasons Willow was the culprit and why she was the one who shot Drew to Soap Opera Digest, “She’s come to realize, Drew was isolating her and keeping her in a position of powerlessness so that he could use her for his own needs. So, she knew that if he remained in the picture, she was never going to have her life or her children.”
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Adding that since Willow recalled what she did in flashbacks, MacMullen said, “I don’t know if she is fully convinced and believes that she did it! But it will be interesting to see where the story goes in terms of how much she truly remembers and if she was out of her mind that night.”
Speaking with TV Insider on the big reveal, Katelyn also previewed an even more dramatic shift in her character is ahead, “She’s shocked and determined, There was so much pent-up anger, and it’s finally come out. The cool thing about this story is that it’s gone in so many different directions, and the possibilities are endless, and I’m excited to see where it goes.”
Now the question becomes, will it be revealed Willow has DID, or is she just a manipulative mother who will do anything to get her kids back, so she full-well knows what she is doing by trying to send Michael to prison and by shooting Drew? Or, is something else going to yet be revealed? If the jury exonerates Willow, she can’t be tried again for the same crime as that would be a case of double jeopardy. Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Meh. It just feels like the story is going to draaaag along even longer. I was hoping all of Port Charles would learn it was Willow and we could finally say goodbye to this storyline. I am underwhelmed by this “audience-only” reveal.
There has to be something more to this. I can’t see how she can be the shooter when she’s trying so desperately to be with her kids. It wouldn’t make sense to me no matter how the writers try to explain it.
I seem to think people who do this kind of thing just lose it and never consider the fact that they will probably get caught and pay. Therefore, in this case with Drew out of the picture she has her kids back. Her only thought!
I think originally Willow wanted Drew out of her life, she does blame him for losing her children. But then Drew survived so Willow’s next plan was to frame Michael for the shooting, but they didn’t work either. But once she was charged she married Drew to help her case and will get rid of him as soon as she’s acquitted. Although we all know it won’t be that easy.
I’m sick of this storyline and Willow/Drew
She needs to go down for her crimes with a plea of insanity, Drew drove her to.
It seems like Willow has DID and the calculating & vicious alternate now in control is basically Nelle. I think alternate “Nelle” shot Drew so she could frame Michael, piss off Carly and get custody of Wiley! She purposely wounded but did not kill Drew so she could continue to use Drew’s power against their common enemies.
It actually makes sense in a soapy way. Willow broke when she lost custody if her kids and her brain created an alternate who could protect snd fight for her when she couldn’t. Who better to channel than her ruthless twin sister Nelle? Did you catch on Friday how she set up Drew to get in a fight with Jason and Carly and they just stood in the background and smirked for a second. Now this is a soapy turn I will enjoy more than watching sanctimonious Willow and one-dimensional Disney villain Drew.
I think you’re on to something. I also think that while Michael didn’t shoot Drew, he planted the gun in Willow’s bedroom at Lizzy’s. He’s said several times that he didn’t shoot Drew but never denied planting the gun. I think Willow returned the gun to Edward’s GH cabinet and that is why she was dead certain when she sad,” That’s impossible” when told they found the gun in her room.
Isn’t it more interesting to have Carly be the one who planted the gun at Elizabeth’s?
It is but Michael has the motivation and opportunity.
It makes sense to me. Willow has been very calculating during this whole thing. As said above , the Nelle side of her came out
, but it also makes sense that Michael planted that gun at Liz’s in the hopes that she would use it! And knowing it was quite likely she would!He wanted to get back at both Drew and Willow for breaking up his happy family.! Now what will happen next ? Meanwhile, Trina and Kai know the truth. ,OMG!
I am tired of the Willow and Drew drama dragging out…..Willow is guilty, story over. Please:)
This storyline has dragged on way too long. It’s time to move on!! as a long time viewer and I mean many many years watching General Hospital this storyline has me fast forwarding more often than not.
I hope Trixie finds Mr whiskers before it’s too late.
Willow Shot Drew because she hates him, She sees all the damage that he has done in her life
Exactly .. he went after a happily married woman ( I assumed she was?) and wrecked her life , preventing her from our children.
One thing that always bugs me is tho she legally adopted Wiley. He’s not her child ! He is Michael’s biological child.
Willow needs to go to jail, leave Michael alone
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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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