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EXCLUSIVE: GH’s Rory Gibson Reflects on Michael’s Heartbreaking Goodbye to Daisy, “I Cried Reading That Script!”
On the Wednesday, July 16th episode of General Hospital, Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) had to prepare himself to say his goodbyes to his newborn daughter, Daisy, and her mother, Sasha Corbin (Sofia Mattson) as they get set to leave Port Charle to start a life away from the recent drama and troubles; where someone has been targeting the little bundle of joy.
As GH viewers know, that someone is actually Michael’s ex-wife Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), who revealed in a flashback that she wanted to make Sasha and Michael suffer, like she has when she lost full custody of her children via the judges ruling (where we later learned the judge was paid-off.
After Sasha says her tearful goodbyes to Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), she goes upstairs to pack at the Quartermaines leaving her daughter in Michael’s arms, where he tries to be strong, but is struggling at how to let go of his daughter, whom he may never see again. However, in that moment, Sasha is watching without Michael noticing her and she is extraordinarily touched.
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Michael Fairman TV chatted exclusively with Rory Gibson for a full-length conversation now on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel were they discussed how Gibson decided to handle the heartbreaking scenes.
A FATHER/DAUGHTER BOND
Rory explained, “It was interesting because it ended up going differently than I expected it to and differently than I had planned it to. That’s kind of just the name of the game with acting. I, so badly, wanted it to be this very broken, devastating thing. I think to a degree it still is just given the context of the scene. But in the moment, I’m holding this baby. It’s the same baby that we had been using for quite awhile. I had kind of grown attached to this baby because they were always smiling back up at me and there was a good connection there. So, I was holding the baby and and doing the scene and I couldn’t help but smile a couple times even through the sadness of the scene. I’m interested to see how that plays out.”
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On soap operas, often little babies can be distracting for an actor when they have to do a heavy emotional scene such as this, when they might fuss or look the wrong way, or even cry at the wrong time, but Gibson took it all in stride for the big scenes, sharing, “It threw me, maybe, but not in anyway that was bad. If anything, I think it might’ve lended itself to the scene a little bit, because the baby was sound asleep and looked so peaceful. I wanted to have this kind of like, guttural reaction, but then you’re in Michael-mode, and he’s not going to upset his baby and ruin this moment that he has with her. So in my mind, it really did lend itself to the scene. Daisy was just so quiet and peaceful and was just this perfect little angel. I just held her and we had that moment and it was really nice.
FINDING OUT IN THE SCRIPT
When Gibson first learned of Michael having to say goodbye to his child, it was difficult. Rory recalled, “It was a hard one. Reading that scene, the days leading up to it, usually I’m able to get through the scripts, and kind of gauge where the feelings will be. But the feelings just came with that one, I cried while reading that script. It really hit me. Sophia and I talked about it and she had a very similar situation where she’s like, ‘I read this last night, it like broke me.’ It’s a sad scene.”
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WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS
Ultimately, the question becomes, can Michael hold up his end of the bargain and stay away from his daughter and Sasha? Rory weighed-in, “I’m not sure if they end up going down that route because as of right now, the reason that they’re sending them off is because Michael and Sasha feel that they’re being targeted in some way. So, I feel like probably, for their safety, he probably wouldn’t go see them. That’s what I would imagine would happen. That’s probably why this feels so devastating at the moment, because in his mind he’s like, ‘I don’t know when I get to see them again, I don’t know if I’m going to see them again.’ So, I think that’s adding to the severity of the situation.
Rory also had nothing but praise for Sophia Mattsson and the incredible performances she has given, relating, “Sophia is just one of the loveliest people that I’ve ever met in my life. She’s incredible, and she’s so talented, and I love, love, love working with her.”
With Michael having so much to contend with as Drew ramps up his plan to make Michael look like an unfit father, and his ex-wife gunning to move up the visitation rights hearing, Rory spoke on what he thinks will happen next, his GH co-stars, becoming Michael Corinthos and taking over the part from Chad Duell, and more in our latest interview now featured on the Michael Fairman Channel. You can check it out below.
Now let us know, what did you think of Michael’s goodbye to Daisy? Do you think by week’s end Sasha and Daisy will make their exit from Port Charles? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Mr Fairman, you are so right that Rory Gibson’s eyes and expressions bring a new depth to Michael. Great interview.
Yes. And I appreciate how he errs on the side of understated emotions. He spoke of how Michael couldn’t have a full blown emotional melt down while Daisy was sleeping. He was able to compensate with the emotions glinting from his tearful eyes and with his gut wrenching monologue delivered in a soft voice. It was the right call and it packed a powerful wallop.
This is a winning recast. Mr. Gibson was denied doing good work at Y&R where his character Noah could have been a disruptor, coming home and pursuing the very un-Newman profession of art.
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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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