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GH’s Coby Ryan McLaughlin Talks: Shiloh’s ‘Dawn Of Day’ Followers, Playing A Cult Leader, And His Co-Stars

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I like Coby. DOD story would have been good if Drew was involved but once again It’s all about Jason saving the day. Coby said it himself the writers won’t let him beat Jason. So just another reason why I don’t watch.
Dullard Drew couldn’t make anything more interesting cause Mumbles Miller is still phoning it in on GH. A boring newbie character played by a lazy disconnected actor isn’t a recipe for story success. He hasn’t even been trying anymore ever since he left Y&R. Miller is miserable still being stuck in daytime and bitter the primetime career never happened. Just might explain the lack of effort in his acting.
Hey Bernie! What are you doing here? I kind of feel sorry for Miller–he’s been given a raw deal as far as stories are concerned. He is capable of so much more. I don’t know what it is about GH–they take bright lights like Miller, Stafford and Hendrickson (Margaux) and extinguish their light with a dreary mist.
Terrible storylines…by unimaginative writing teams. So a good many of the
actors are simply dialing it in.
can “you” say the same thing about … Michael Easton AND Roger Howarth? LIGHTS OUT – along with ^^^^ are drearier’ God forbid any one say any thing about the actors Sonny AND Carly thee oh so humbled one AND his enthusiastic sidekick. LOVE TO BITS how they always say they are hired to act out the scripts. I am hanging on to “things” Shelly AND CHris channeled all their energies behind Jon Lindstrom, every thing else faded by the wayside. no surprise their. that last UPTick , as it were… being Max Gail, Mike. it was riveting stuff getting… Read more »
I never thought I’d agree with anything Bernie Sanders says but yes, you are correct, Miller just mumbles his way through his scenes and we have NO reason to root for him.
Fancy seeing Bernie Sanders and Satan in the same place. Hmmmm
Most people assume the Devil is Republican, especially after they flipped the stars on their elephant to the “satanic” position in 2000.
But the fact is that we were “Feelin’ the Bern” here in Hell in 2016. It’s ironic that I would support the one candidate who will probably never see my Unholy Kingdom, but what can I say, I like the guy.
I disagree; love Billy Miller and I think he’s been knocking it out of the park (for the unfortunate little screen time he’s been given) as the grieving father. You can see his pain in every flicker of expression..bowed head, sad eyes, mournful stare. My heart breaks for him. At the same time he can light up the screen with that broad, warm smile. I’m not even biased because I didn’t watch Y&R; I have no prior loyalty/like for Billy. I just instantly took to him. To each his own…
I agree with you about Miller. I swear, if actors don’t sink to their knees while shrieking and rubbing their temples, people think they’re phoning it in.
Wholeheartedly agree!
Shiloh is an Interesting character. At times you find his character sexy and yet he’ll turn around and evil is emitting from him. There are so many faces of his character showing, including charisma and kind, you have to give the actor kudos.
Agree, Michele! I find Shiloh very interesting; intriguing, and Coby seems just the right actor for the role. He’s wonderful at being sexy, magnetic, empathetic (falsely) and I love the way he goads Jason with that cocky tude. Delusions of grandeur perhaps? Feels untouchable, ahem…violently speaking. I’m with you; kudos!
Oh yeah – Coby is doing an amazing job as Shiloh!
I do not like the s/l at all. I hate Shiloh and wishes him dead at the end.
Ros-Ditto❤️
Wrong, Shiloh is a sexual predator, it is not consensual, if the woman is drugged, that is rape. Jason, taking Kristina from the DOD house is the only thing that kept Shiloh from raping her. Personally, I can’t wait for this whole boring ass cult story to be over with and we get a who killed Shiloh murder mystery? Look how many people would be suspects, Jason, Sam, Kristina, Alexis, Sonny, Willow, Brad, etc. but in the end it will turn out to be one of Shiloh’s followers, either Harmony or Daisy.
Linda
I agree with you. Knowing how these girls are drugged, I don’t know how Willow can say that they aren’t being raped. Also her mom being Harmony, egging her on to do everything he asks, is disgusting. Lastly, I have read that Ryan may kill Shiloh at the nurses ball. Hope that rumour is true!
Kevin better not fall for Ava!!! I mean I know she’s a goddess and all, but his heart belongs to Laura- an earthy and real woman.
it’s a stretch that needed to happen , for Kevin character. if Shelly AND CHris want to keep him active… since he’s done emmy worthy stuff… and this story is the only part of the show worth mentioning. was any one else taken aback… SURPRISED. when Laura and Kevin were talking at the hospital… and that Kevin shared with Laura that right along with Ryan – they both have this GOD complex !!!! AND just what nugget have we hear. IN any case, for me it is hope… that no matter how fan zeal is.. over Kevin/Laura at last consummating… Read more »
This story, Violet, is getting darker and darker. I wouldn’t be surprised if Shiloh’s devil-horns make an appearance. He’s scuzzy and disgusting. I do applaud the actor–he does the script justice. But, the story is twisted and puky!! Sleeping with Satan is not an appealing prospect.
The writers are going too far—they need to keep in mind that it is daytime programming and some children do watch; especially this past week. Promoting rape? A mother pimping her daughter? Not palatable.
Is Willow adopted?
heeeyyyy Celia.
Talking of man with horns-
I’m still waiting for my main man, Mr, Morningstar, Lucifer to get going on Netflix!
He’s gonna be darker for sure..
heh talk about sleeping with the devil, yyuppers 😉
Ahhhhhh, Lucifer!! That’s a Satan of a different color–SusieQ….yummy!! Shiloh does not stir the nerve endings for me…..
But, Lucifer? Lucifer, Lucifer…where art thou, Lucifer!!!
OK-
I will share Lucifer with you.
We can work out a schedule lol
It’s fine because
”whats love got do with it” (nothing-
this is lust of the finest kind!
bwahaaa! 🙂
Oh, gee…I don’t know, SusieQ—-to me, love has everything to do with it!! Lust is great!! But, best with the one you love!!
You are talking about physical gratfication. Some of us cannot have one without the other!!
You’re a naughty girl, you know that?? LOL—
Do you know if “Lucifer” will return to grace us with his presence? ❤️
I’m right here!
Celia
I feel the same way, especially about your last few sentences. I don’t know if Willow was adopted by Harmony, but I’ve heard that the new Shrink may be her dad.
Now, all this leaves me wondering if Nina is really her birth mother after all? Or, did Nina’s child really die. What a mess. I don’t know what to think anymore.
I know, Violet….it’s a mess. But, I never lise sight of the fact that the PTB manage to always throw a left-field ball. The Harmony/doc/Willow/Sasha/Nina story is soooo rife with “tease”, it could turn into a pitentially strong and interesting storyline. That’s the stuff into which I can truly get!! The writers simply need the pen to flow in the right direction. I do not like Shiloh—( I like the actor). I do not like the story. I do not like the fact that Sam is always in my face. Can’t take her strange whispers. I eish she eould speak… Read more »
Please pardon the typos—-I apologize—in a hurry and did not spell-check…..
I just got home….and checked my mail–Wow!! Did I ever fumble this one.
Anyway, LOL….my sister was telling me that Billy Miller may go back to Y&R as Billy Abbott. Thompson has accrued many fans as Billy. I don’t know if this is just rumor—I will keep my peace; in fear of getting bombarded by said fans.
PS… Violet, I forgot to comment about Willow’s mystery father and Harmony. Is Neil part of Nina’s past? If we are to assume that Willow is, indeed, Nina’s. There are so many rumors floating around. I’m not one to follow much on the internet, but my baby sister ( in College, and contrary to popular belief, many students do watch soaps) is a font of information. Not only did she say that the doc may be Willow’s father, but that Kim Nero is not Oscar’s bio Mom; that Margaux may be. The DA has a plethora of secrets where Drew… Read more »
Celia I responded the other day to your remark about Sam and her whispery voice, guess it didn’t get posted. I’ve always thought it was meant to be sexy, as the men actors, especially the ones on Days, like Eric and JJ. I’m always saying, speak up already, what’s your problem? I too have read all the rumours or spoilers your sister speaks of, some if which are on Utube. A lot is farfetched to say the least, but I like to read them and draw my own conclusions. Surprisingly, quite a few turn out to be true. I also… Read more »
Hey, Violet, Your comment may still post……I think the moderators sent replies in “batches”. The sottovoce affected by Sam is not sexy, but rather annoying. For some reason, her voice cracks…..Yet, she sounds just fine when speking in her normal voice. “Ted”, on Days, is another example of “I-want-to-smack-him-upside-the-head”. So irritating!….his voice drives me absolutely batty….can’t wait till he’s gone… It’s “donor”, Violet, LOL. I wouldn’t worry too much about your spelling….I make so many typos, it’s pathetic. It’s the misuse of grammar which I find inexcusable. Typos are simply a slip of the fingers. LOL. As far as Margaux?… Read more »
Hi, again, Violet,
I just finished watching today’s ep….got home early, LOL
You may be right, afterall, about Ryan ‘donating’ ( indirectly, LOL) his kidneys.
We learned Kevin is a match…..thus, it’s within reason to assume Ryan, too, will be a match.
My interest is piqued, somewhat, at this point.
Celia I missed somewhere that Kevin was a match for the kidney donor. Everyone seems to think that Kim would have donated Oscar’s kidneys, but I don’t think that can be done with someone who has had cancer, I may be wrong. The thing with Kim not being Oscar’s real mom is kind of crazy. She even mentioned the fact of them being together, from the minute he was born. Loved your comment about Ted/Pepi LePew. I hate that sleaze, and Hope as well, for not being able to see him for what he really is. Who do you think… Read more »
Hi, Miss Violet, Out of the blue, Kevin showed up at the hospital ( Jordan’s room) because, I think, he was summoned by Finn. I guess Kevin volunteered? Unless I heard wrong? I’m starting to think Kim not being Oscar’s mother is nonsense. As you said, she and Drew discussed the fact that she realized she was pregnant after he left? Sometimes we should not believe what we read…..or, Kim has someone else’s memories? HaHa…. I could never understand how anyone found Marini hot, Violet. Ted’s greasiness gives me the creeps. So slick….He reminds me of a cartoon character, Dishonest… Read more »
Linda, you are absolutely right. I think Coby is trying to get inside the head of Shiloh–how this character thinks and operates. I don’t believe the actor himself was saying it would be consensual.
We have no idea if the woman is still drugged when they have sex. I’m not even sure if that’s when they have sex. They may just be initiated and then, from that day on, feel such a loyalty and attachment that they willingly sleep with him. They WANT him because they’re true followers/believers. I like the story. Finally something different on GH; bad part is I read Carly will come stomping into it pretty soon.
Sorry, but don’t like his character. He is a cult leader! With all of what’s going on in the news about them. Sex slaves,human trafficking,branding,bullying. You just can’t sympathize with him. Sorry,I can’t wait until he’s busted and it’s over. We have several different groups, and not one person likes Shiloh. They want him gone! We’re are looking for a ‘Who dun it’. Murder mystery. The count is up to 12 citizens so far! Lol,But he is a great actor, though.
I’m on several other sites and I like the story and am not the only one. You can see even on this page that there are some of us who think Shiloh’s an intersting character and the actor fantastic. Problem is you only get people who complain in many of those groups. On EVERY story. I can’t count how many stories/characters they want done, over, before it barely begins. Stories about Ryan, Nell, Ferncliff, Michael’s baby…complaints are endless.
The actor is fantastic but the storyline is a huge fail for me It’s boring & built around characters I for the most part either hate, don’t care one way of another or are newbies. GH should’ve never done this dreadfully yawn of a story.
The actor is wonderful & should’ve been cast as the new Nikolas. Then we’d have a ball game. Nikolas is a vet character with deep connections across the canvas. He’d come back pissed as hell & ready to reclaim everything that’s his. Killing Valentin & reclaiming Wyndemere would be agenda number one.
I agree, the actor is powerful–he has this creepy, drowsy, almost somnolent look in his eyes–and he always has that ominous half smile. He has nailed this role. He would have made an excellent Nikolas but I am kind of hoping that Tyler Christopher comes back. What’s not working for me is that I don’t care about Kristina Ferret Davidson. That young woman has zero redeeming qualities and seems to be a in perpetual state of rage. And Kelly Monaco is growing more and more tired–I half expect her to fall asleep while in the middle of delivering her lines.… Read more »
I think its the storyline that’s making Sam sleep through the scenes
Hey, Harry. I like Kristina more than ever! Lexi is soooo nailing it as the hurt, vulnerable searching soul..and it’s not out of the blue. “Kristina” has been lost and searching for years; physically abused, always felt in the shadow of her siblings, thought Sonny didn’t love her…and for this character to be the one lured into the cult makes perfect sense. Lexi has been heartbreaking in this story; could be partly because she’s so petite and cute but when she looks adoringly at Shiloh or looks hurt or jealous…scared to lose favor with him…she breaks my heart. When she… Read more »
I like Shiloh. I wish they’d kick it up a bit it’s sorta dull. I can’t get into the cult stuff because it’s hard for me to believe people can be so lamebrained to follow a person as Shiloh, it just seems too stupid / then again there was Jim Jones and Manson, more recently trump, but still I can’t grasp it. I’d like Shiloh/Coby Ryan McLaughlin to stay on he’s a good presence and good actor but he is short lived. GH hasn’t any hard drama, gripping, on the edge stories as it once was famous for. It has… Read more »
Although I am not crazy with the storyline, he is a very good actor and interesting to watch.
Oh my! Very interesting to say the least. This may sound silly, but what impressed me more than anything, was Cody’s not owning a TV. How amazing and interesting a life someone must lead, to not need the idiot box for their entertainment, and how sad that some of us need the TV, computers, cell phones, video games and the like to keep us happy. I should be able to relate to that, when back in the day we had none of that growing up, and got along just fine, with all the other things life had to offer. I… Read more »
Wow, Violet; I love your comment. Very true and touching at the same time.
Hope all is well! 😉
Coby was only on Y&R for a very short time and there just wasn’t really any time to get to know the actor and his background and his credits. But having seen him on GH, he is really playing Shiloh to the hilt and downright creepy. If he continues playing this role the way he has been, he’s going to be one popular guy to cast in future shows whether daytime or primetime.
I am looking forward to what he does with the character of Shiloh from here on out.
Totally agree. He’s fantastic!
Billy Miller even involved in this storyline?
Barely so. Drew supposedly knew Shiloh back when Drew was a Navy SEAL and Shiloh (then calling himself “Hank”) was a mercenary and likely war criminal. You can bet your soul that Drew probably witnessed Hank’s war crimes, but – as it is with all of his other memories at the time – that only exists on a flash drive and not actually in his head at the moment. Drew obviously has other things occupying his time at the moment, with a kid who seems to be dying and all. But once that situation resolves itself one way or another,… Read more »
Millers contract is up in May and it would not shock me if he walked I think what little I have seen of this show he looks bored . He use to always have such energy.
I know Kay, it makes me sad! Miller used to have this bubbling effervescent energy–he was a bottle of Seven-Up and GH let him grow flat.
He just looks very unhappy I know he is close to Kelly but when I was watching on a regular basis the chemistry between he and Becky was great ! Yes we all know he wanted to do nighttime and or movies sometimes it just does not work out maybe he should leave I feel he is very unhappy you make decisions about your career in professional not personal I personally quit watching because I feel Burton all of them are sleep walking. Yes Billy is lazy acting but most of them are doing the same thing . They do… Read more »
He looks unhappy because he’s playing a man who’s son is dying. And he’s playing it perfectly. “Lazy acting?” How would you expect a man whose son has terminal brain cancer to act? A lot of you remember him in another role as a different character with a different personality. He’s Drew on GH. And Drew on GH has a dying son.
rebecca 1
Thanks for your other reply also. I was thinking the same thing here. The man is grieving for a son that isn’t even gone yet, and has had for such a short time. I don’t think he should be expected to walk around all happy go lucky, right?
Agreed, rebecca. Billy Miller is on cue!! I think many, who do watch Y&R, have forgotten that Billy Abbott ( Miller) went through the same pain Drew is experiencing when his daughter Delia died. His pain was tangible!!
Sadness is in the air—I don’t know how a grieving father is supposed to act? I think Billy is killing it!! ( in a good way, LOL).
And, your description of Drew’s expressive nuances says it all.
IF, GH were to clean house and bring in new writers then perhaps Billy/Drew would be brought upfront in good stories for him to strut his stuff !
Well put, both Kay and Harry! As a Billy Miller fan, it makes me feel blue that his character has become such a disinterested sad sack! It seems that once this formerly charismatic actor was revealed not to be “Real Jason,” he has been given one aimless storyline after another, and none has been befitting of his immense talent. Romantically speaking, “Drew” was best with Liz and Sam, so introducing other so-called partners for him has been an epic fail, as has the willy-nilly contriving of a disjointed “backstory” to explain who he really is and from whence he came.… Read more »
I was uncertain about the DOD story when it first started, but I’m really enjoying it now. Coby is a fantastic actor and plays Shiloh perfectly. He’s a great villain because he is malleable; he changes and adapts and has different motives depending on who he’s with or what the situation is. He doesn’t just want total domination or to ruin everyone’s lives the way Helena or Faison did. The writers have done a good job humanizing him and tying him to the important people in town. I find it kind of funny that he screen-tested with Laura Wright yet… Read more »
He has really great insight into the story and his character…among some of the best I’ve read from actors. Unfortunately, GH is no longer a character-driven show, and spends little time focusing on really fleshing out all those important character details and motivations. We’ll never see half that stuff floating around on his head.
I detest this storyline & it’s supporting cast of misfits. GH’s content is dwindling down to nothing, so poorly written it’s been difficult to watch.
When I thought it was going to be a Drew getting his memories back I was excited, but like everything else,Jason and Sonny hijacked it. Coby seems to be an amazing actor. He described working with Kelly as jazz ,the exact same way Billy did. Interesting…Let me know when this becomes Drew’s storyline ,if it ever does.
love him and the show but the statute of limitations for manslaughter in NY is 5 years, so Alexis can’t be prosecuted for running over Lexi’s abuser.
Rewriting that whole scene is pointless. Alexis did NOT intentionally run over Kiefer… though there’s not a jury in the world that would have convicted her if she had, after what he did to Krissy. Would have been the most justifiable homicide ever… but in reality it was just a random accident where everybody involved just happened to know each other. Alexis no more intended that outcome than Drew would have intended to hit Jordan with his car and kill off her kidneys (because he suddenly went blind and passed out while driving) On the other horn, if somebody had… Read more »
I give GH credit for trying something different and trying the cult story. The problem is thees cults all seem to revolve around money, recruiting and rape. I think they need to wrap this up and move on. As far as Drew and Shiloh, I wouldnt explore that relationship until after Oscar dies. I would have Drew exit the screen after May since Miller’s contract is up, recast the character with a new, clear speaking energetic actor and then let us meet the real Drew! Bring Shiloh back, the same actor, but currently locked away in a coffee warehouse courtesy… Read more »
Thanks for humanizing Coby, Michael! I hate Shiloh. I hate the storyline. But he’s pretty cool!
Tina
I hate this SL too. It is very unsettling to say the least. I’d almost welcome Ryan back. We know why he committed those murders. He’s a psycho, then what’s this guy’s excuse? Does he think he’s God?
If you read the article, apparently there’s a method to the writers’ madness. It’s very clear that the fans are not enjoying this storyline, but I don’t want people to take it out on the actor. That’s why I’m grateful to Michael for the interview.
There are fans who like the story line. I”m one of them; love it.
Violet…that’s part of the intrigue of this story line for me; not knowing YET what drives Shiloh. Hopefully they’ll get into that and more.
rebecca1 I really can’t explain my feelings about this SL. I am just scared of the unknown I guess. Believe me I am a big fan of mystery and intrigue. So many novels, movies, etc starting with Nancy Drew as a kid, but this cult stuff, the things they do to vulnerable people, is just so unimaginable to me. It’s also like the proverbial train wreck. We were told by others what made Ryan act the way he did and what drives him, but with Shiloh it’s buried so deep, and hard to figure out what makes a person like… Read more »
@Violet…We also had the benefit of Ryan being a returning GH character whose well-defined backstory of utter lunacy was already well-written when such things were not unheard of on this soap. Hence having others describe his demented psyche and reasons for his actions was not such a tall order. However, as it now stands, what we continue to get on GH these days is a seemingly endless supply of cardboard cutout, one-dimensional newbies with no logical links to the canvas who we are simply expected to accept, along with the vague spoon-fed tidbits we are provided as far as their… Read more »
Great interview, Michael! Love Coby; he’s doing a phenomenal job in this role. I’ve enjoyed the story but am not looking forward to “Carly” getting involved. Can the writers not write anything without interjecting her into every story! But I digress.
Great job, Coby! Hoping you’re a fixture on GH; either as Shiloh or his long lost…dare I say it…twin!
I hate this storyline. Shiloh is a sexual predator and he should not be glorified. The sooner he and DOD are gone the better WAKE UP WRITERS
GH has outdone itself with the particularly distasteful “DOD” scenario! Given the public’s current disdain regarding sexual predators, one would think that a better choice of subject matter could have been selected. Instead of trying to make a splash with such a revolting topic, perhaps it would have been better to err on the side of propriety rather than going for sensationalism….especially when it’s being proffered by a daytime drama that is already languishing in fourth place. Most of us really didn’t need yet another reason not to tune in to this mess of a soap, but then along came… Read more »
I agree with everything you said
Fans are giving ABC the out they need to cancel the show. If it seems fans are constantly unhappy with every story then they’ll feel there won’t be much backlash if they cancel. Keep it up, guys, and they’ll be no more stories to “hate.”
The complaints on EVERY site (and all the remaining soaps) are rampant. The same fans will be crying if the shows disappear.
My husband and I love Shiloh We think he is a superb actorAnd we so enjoyed watching him! General Hospital is lucky to have him!
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