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GH’s Michael Easton Talks On Finn’s Hayden-Less Story, Finola Hughes & Favorite Soap Roles

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I’ve been a fan of Michael’s going all the way back to DAYS. I love him as quirky & shy Dr Finn. GH will be idiots if they don’t capitalize on the return of Budig. GH has far too many needless characters (Peter, Sasha, Dev, Shiloh,Nelle, Jordan, Nina, Valentin,Kim etc..) that need to fix the pacing & tell stories about characters we’re invested in. Michael has great chemistry with both Rebecca & Finola I also think GH is foolish not to have Finn & Franco become buds. Both need a male friend, both work at GH, Hayden is Franco’s sister-in-law… Read more »
What a terrific interview, thank you. I do wish, however, you asked him about his bromance with Tristan Rogers. Finn and Scorpio have an amazing bromantic chemistry and I think it’s clear they like working with each other. Speaking of chemistry, Hayden and Finn have such a strong, undeniable chemistry that it’s almost palpable. I think he’s sweet with Anna but watching Finn interact with her is like watching a nephew interact with his eccentric, dynamic British aunt. This is not about age as much as it is about the flavor of their dynamics. I said something similar about Anna… Read more »
Couldn’t agree more with you about how Anna and Finn are like an aunt and nephew.
So agree with you Harry (of course!) re the bromance and and amazing chemistry between Finn and Scorpio–made even more delicious since they are sort of rivals for Anna’s affection. Tristan is simply one of a kind–and can play with anyone and make something out of it. We need to see much more of him on screen.
GH couples are Extremely boring.
they are empty of everything that makes for great soap couples.
The GH couples are horribly dull.
I could not agree more. Those that gush over the chemistry between Michael and Rebecca obviously never saw the fireworks between her and Josh Duhamel.
SuOOO,
You’ve piqued my curiosity. Which couples do you enjoy watching?
Hi Violet 🙂
I have no enjoyment from watching the couples.
They are extremely dull, they are so stale that they’ve grown mold.
They do zero that is intriguing or entertaining.
I see- almost all have forgotten how exciting, couples were in years past.
The cheating, betrayals, the cheering on of one or the other to find out of the dirty deeds and get even.
And- their life and death situations.
Those days are long gone..
the couples now are empty, totally empty.
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Well, I am not SUOO, but I would imagine that her favorite coupling is Liver and Onions.
My wish if OLTL doesn’t return is for a hot hospital romance for Finn with a new doctor played by his fiery redhead Melissa Archer.
She can remind him of his beloved Reiko . He also needs to know his daughter . I would love to see him play those emotions out.
Truly, Finn and Anna I find lackluster. Anna needs to be with Robert. While Hayden may be a changed woman, I always feel that she’s looking for the next scam.
That would be wonderful. Be still my
Anna with Robert–yes! Chemistry so obvious–always been there. Remember when?
GH in its glory days?
Agreed. Anna and Robert are awesome!
I never cared for him with Melissa Archer. I loved McBain with Evangeline. Renee Elise Goldsberry, who’s now a Tony winner on Broadway) I don’t like him with Anna. Anna belongs with Robert. I like him well enough with Hayden.
I certainly agree about Archer. I saw absolutely nothing I liked about Jolie. Natalie was too immature and clingy with McBain. But, the chemistry meter was way up there with Goldsberry! Unfortunately, they flipped the script back to Natalie. I am so glad we will never have to see Jolie again and hopefully Archer stays away from GH. My vote will always go to Hayden and Finn. Give Anna to Robert and my word give Finn his little girl. Then see how Hayden and Finn will deal with things hoping ton the road to recovery, redemption and reconciliation. They evidently… Read more »
I agree with you that early Natalie was clingy and immature. Her love of McBain was obviously fierce and she was incredibly loyal and not afraid to verbalize her thoughts. We got to see her mature as well as her relationship with McBain and I for one loved them. They were beautiful, hot and had amazing chemistry. The twins that portrayed Liam were awesomely cast and the Jolie family rocked. This pairing went through a lot and I was unhappy with what GH did when they made John a deadbeat dad and a cheater . That was not McBain. And… Read more »
Here here. Very well said.
I am very disappointed in the way they brought Hayden back with Jax. Instead od bringing the child with her at the beginning and the summer being about Hayden anD Finn. And them going on a discovery mission about why things happened the way it did, dealing with Finn knowing he is a Dad. Finn and we must see that child. We have waited two years in eager ánticipation. I have not counted Hayden and Finn out, reconciling and working it out to become a couple again. They were so badly treated before by that abrupt, horrid exit story. GH… Read more »
Now he’ll be recurring after this. LOL. I’m just kidding. But you can tell he’s dissatisfied with the direction of the show. The writing in particular. If you’re even confounding you’re actors then something needs to change. You can’t keep writing from a “works for me” perspective. Does NO ONE remember Doug Marland’s rule? It’s on Wikipedia. Along with being objective and listening to the audience, don’t change a core character and…DRUM ROLL PLEASE…GOOD SOAP OPERA IS GOOD STORY TELLING!!!
Oh, the many faces of Michael Easton. What a treat watching this man do his magic. I hope he knows how much he is truly enjoyed and appreciated.While we know his choices aren’t really his own, please uncouple him from Anna, because as a match, they are not. He has more chemistry with Roxi!
I adore the interaction with his brother. So cute!
Yes Violet, I too believe his interaction with his brother is endearing. Thumbs down on Finn and Anna! Too forced and no organic chemistry.
Fave Michael Easton character? Dr. Finn.
I can’t wait for Hayden and Finn storyline to play out, I’m fine w/the pacing I figure they are taking their time till Finola comes back.
love his chemistry w/ both Hayden and Anna, so their I’m staying neutral.
I love his chemistry w/ his brother.
wish they would allow him to have a friendship with Alexis, I love their chemistry as friends.
they should put him together with Franco and make them pals. great idea (Denise A Daniel.) .
Michael and Finola are amazing together. The connection they have onscreen reminds me of Finola and Vincent Irizarry on AMC. I like Hayden but I think Budig being so much younger really shows in their pairing, they seem like siblings.
ROBERT and Anna are amazing together!
There is only a 6 year age difference between Budig and Easton, and an 8 year difference between Easton and Hughes which I think is much more obvious. In fact I don’t even see an age difference between Budig and Easton. They definitely gel better together and Easton seems much more natural onscreen with Budig
Agreed
Budig is in the same age bracket as Easton–what are you talking about? As I said before, Anna seems like Finn’s merry, eccentric and beloved aunt. There’s no sexual chemistry.
Spot on comments Harry!
Totally agree about the beloved aunt. I do not want Finn being a step dad to adult children nor a step grand daddy. Not when he has his own little girl that he must know. I explain it this way. Anna seems older because of those adult children. Finn needs his Hayden to spice him up. They were the perfect pair, the perfect ten and can be again!
Lest we forget, he was even more mismatched with the older yet Alexis! If Anna seems like a “beloved aunt,” then what the heck was that man-hungry hussy to Finn??? (Mrs. Robinson?)
I loved Michael since I was watching him as Tanner Scofield on DAYS. The man can act!!! However, I feel they are missing the boat not transforming him back into John McBain now that ABC has the rights back to those characters. I want Roger Howarth morphed back as Todd Manning. Yes, OLTL still lives on in me too.
He is so right about the need for emotional attachment and love stories. And he’s right: they’ve gotten away from that and as a result the stories are so much less satisfying.
As much as I enjoy seeing Michael on our screens I would say McBain will always be number 1 in my opinion.
His story and the love story with Natalie was great soap. It was a damn shame that GH took the liberty of destroying that. With the Prospect Park lawsuit there was never any resolution and we never got to see a Jolie reunion which is what would have happened. That being said, I also agree with Marianne. How wonderful would it be if an Archer and Easton reunion occurred. Those two are incredibly missed.
Michael Easton is very gracious about his acting partners. Yes Rebecca Budig and Finola Hughes are talented, however GH makes a decision regarding a pairing and forces these pairings until they can go no more. Case in point, Finn and Anna. It takes the whole town of Port Charles from Emma to Faison to prop them. Finn has more chemistry with Hayden but let’s face it, he’ll be crushed by this betrayal. I hope it does play out and it’s heart wrenching. Would much rather see Anna and Robert. Scorpio’s snark is the best.
So glad Michael is employed but let’s face it, unless you’re living in outer space you’ve got to know how much OLTL is missed and especially Natalie and John McBain. Effortless chemistry and believable kissing and love scenes. They’re missed incredibly.
I am neither a Hayden nor Anna fan for Finn but admit he has more chemistry with Hayden than Anna. Anna and Finn are so clearly agenda driven and forced.
Let’s be real. GH has bent over backwards to accommodate Michael Easton with multiple characters. Establishing him on the canvas with someone like Finola is ok temporarily. You can’t continually force and prop pairings though. Michael needs to shine in a hot romance. Anna nor Hayden provide that. I agree with prior posters. It is beyond time for Ms. Archer to reunite with Mr. Easton
Que the applause!
I wish you had asked him if we will ever see Roxie again. Fans on the board miss her a lot. Silly I know but she was a part of Finn’s character so why don’t we see him with her anymore ??
Excellent question……that service lizard was one of the few initially unique things about the quirky Finn character that was actually somewhat endearing, save for the fact that Michael Easton was portraying him! (Love the actor, but I’ve not warmed up to his latest character…especially the “addict aspect” of him!) Perhaps Roxie became too much of a diva with her on-set demands and thus, difficult to work with, so her contract was cancelled…or else she went to “lizard heaven” and nobody has wanted to break the news to Finn! Anything is possible in Hollywood! Lol…
Please free Anna from Finn. Let Hayden have him and move Anna on to someone else. We need the original OG Anna back, not this PodAnna. She has been turned into some groupie Stepford wife since being paired with this character. All she does is follow Finn around all day at the hospital telling him how wonderful is or how beautiful he is or telling anyone else that will listen the same thing. Meanwhile, he Never compliments her at all. She is always the one saying I love you first while he just says thank you or I’ll be waiting.… Read more »
Shelby, I agree with you!
Shelby, I agree with you, too!
Agree.
What a great interview! Let’s us get to know Michael on a more personal level.He truly shines through as being a honest and straightforward man. And I agree with everything that he said! Love this guy ❤
Tori, I agree with you! He always gives very intelligent interviews. How about getting back to the Chase/Finn/Daddy/Step mom story. Bring on the step mom and get to the heart of why Finn has such animosity about her. That is a story that seems to be dropped and it would give Finn a story without having to rely on a love interest. I am ecstatic to see Finn doing what he is supposed to be doing, more doctoring in the hospital. That is where he belongs, not tagging along with Anna on her cases.
Finn’s quirks are entertaining whenever they’re spotlighted. Make no mistake McBain would also breathe on eating utensils then wipe them off with his napkin. It’ll always be McBain for me! Easton’s legacy. Too bad GH did such a decimation of McBain’s character and family. It really bothers me to this day. They took the liberty of destroying it, they should fix it!
McBain is my number one. Miss him and Miss Natalie and Liam. GH should not have destroyed them. Every other pairing has paled in comparison.
Miss McBain, Natalie and Liam. GH should not have destroyed them. His subsequent pairings have paled in comparison.
I’m just hoping that something/someone comes along and ties up the many loose ends on GH. Too many story lines with no endings. Too many new and unused characters when there is a cast of amazing actors ready for more air time. I am one on the OLTL forever fans and when it was cancelled I felt that I lost my fictional family. This is something no other soap could ever do.
Have to say I enjoy Finn but absolutely loved McBain and his fiery redhead Natalie. Miss them a lot.
I loved Michael Easton as Caleb. I actually loved the entire arc with him and Kelly Monaco in Port Charles. I’m not really much of a soap fan because in general stories are so contrived and tired, but in this case though he played a vampire, I thought Michael’s characterization was extraordinary. I was entranced by the story of the struggle between darkness and light for all of the characters in Caleb’s orbit and it was really sad when the show ended! If it came back, I would watch in a heartbeat.
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