General Hospital
Michael Easton Looks to the Future & Finding Next Role and Great Storyline; Where Would You Like to See Him Turn Up Next?
General Hospital said goodbye to Michael Easton last month after three distinct roles during his time with the ABC soap opera. Easton portrayed John McBain, Silas Clay and most recently Hamilton Finn.
Michael’s final scenes were tearjerkers when Finn headed to rehab and had to say goodbye to his young daughter, Violet (Jophielle Love) and his brother, Chase (Josh Swickard). All of this on the heels of Finn losing his father, Gregory, who succumbed to complications from ALS.
Daytime fans were a bit blindsided when Easton’s departure was announced in the media. First, Michael broke the news himself that he was done at GH and had filmed his final scenes, and then fans learned that his exit on-screen was actually the following day on June 27h. While there had been rumors that Michael was being let-go, nothing was truly confirmed until it all sort of played out in real-time.
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Easton started his soap opera career as Tanner Scofield on Days of our Lives, then landed on Port Charles as Stephen Clay/Caleb Morley. Next, he arrived in Llanview an One Life to Live as John McBain, a role he stayed with till the show wrapped after being canceled.
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After that, his next stop was GH and brining McBain over to the show, before the ABC/Prospect Park dispute led to shelving that character and creating a new one for him to play. The new character was Dr. Silas Clay, but he was murdered after two years, and then Easton returned one last time as Dr Hamilton Finn until the summer.
Speaking with Soap Hub, on what kind of role or where he might like to go next with his career, Michael shared, “I mean, I’m not done. I’ll be trying to find that right part, that next great storyline…I don’t know where that will come from.”
This begs the question, where would you like to see Easton turn up next? On DAYS reprising Tanner Scofield? To Y&R as a new doctor, corporate raider, or cop? How about The Bold and the Beautiful …. could they find a fit for Michael on their half-hour show? How would you feel if Michael landed on a primetime show? If so, what do you think would be a great place for him to be a part of the cast? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
I would love to see, Michael Easton on Y&R as Phyllis new boyfriend. They would sizzle together. Michael is a wonderful actor.
That would be fantastic
I’d love to see Michael and Thorsten Kaye team up again, on Bold & The Beautiful. My biggest wish would be for One Life To Live to return with Michael as John McBain, Roger Howarth as Todd, Trevor St. John, and all the other great actors who would be willing to return.
I’d like Michael to show up in Genoa City, either for Phyllis (new guy) or Sharon (Dylan coming out of witness protection with a new face). And with regards to Nick, I would love for Avery (Phyllis’ sister) to return, even it is a recast. Nick finally mentioned Christian this week at Crimson Lights who has not been seen on canvas for a very long time so he should be SORASed. Time to get the next generation of The YOUNG and the Restless happening.
I was thinking the same thing with the mention of Christian. Whether he is SORASed or not, he would be well beyond the babysitter and bedtime story age by now I am sure.Especially when Johnny and Katie are the ages they are. There really hasn’t been much of if any storyline with the younger Jeona City residents inter acting since Conner found out that he and Johnny were half brothers. If I am remembering things right. Let Christian at least bond with cousins Johnny and Katie. Or let something start heating up with Christian and Daniel’s daughter. For the life of me m mind is drawing a blank one her name.. I don’t think those two are related by blood.
I’m still feeling bad that we lost Michael from GH and I’m in no hurry to see him in a strange , new role somewhere else, especially if it’s something I don’t watch or would care to.
I was holding out hope they’d bring him back in three months. The way he’s talking he sounds as if he’s pretty sure they won’t. Very disappointing. It’s not his fault that they wrote sucky stories for him and paired him in relationships that never really took off in my opinion. I truly think he and Alexis would have made a great couple and could have had some great stories together. For me, Finn and Liz never worked, or maybe it’s just that I haven’t liked the way Liz has been written in ages. There’s never any warm, flirty, feel, to her. I just get a cold vibe with her character other than when she’s talking about or to one of her kids. His exit story really showed his emotional range; Frank Valentini should take note of how many viewers loved his work.
Oh my gosh get over yourself do you realize how many people are living pay check to pay check??? I have three neighbors that have multiple family’s living in their home just to keep a roof over their head . Good bye soaps you are all clueless
how bout the show brings him back, I don;t want to see him on another soap simply because even though I love him I don’t really follow the other soaps, it would just frustrate me because I would want him back at GH,
Resurrect Silas Clay for Willow and Nina or bring back McBain for this Pikeman mess. He used to work for FBI.
You said it better than I did, bt thats how I feel too. Someonecsuggested a relationship with Phyllis on Y&R. I’d have to stop watching, it would kill me to see Michael have anything to do with her, sorry, can’t stand the woman.
I replied a minute ago, but it didn’t post. I said that you said better, what I was trying to say.
Y&R writes worse for new actors than the veterans. When was the last time a transplant from another soap stayed around? GH needs to bring Michael back.
Let him go to Day’s. They need a new detective. He was one there the last time.
Nah, his brother was the cop. He was a bartender. But they do have an opening at Salem PD now that Jason…er.. Harris Michaels turned in his badge.
I’ve followed Michael to every project since discovering him on Port Charles and will continue to watch him in whatever roles he plays. It would be nice if one of the other soaps would offer him a role. That may bring them new viewers like me who only watch GH. Another fun idea is to have him as a new love interest for Meredith Grey on Grey’s Anatomy!
We get so used to seeing actors in Daytime on a regular basis – even when they are relegated to once per week. Easton popped up all over the place before he landed in soaps. He has that hard-edge look that goes with detective and cop shows or night-time dramas.
I am sure we will see him somewhere and hoping he finally gets that Emmy for his last scenes with Gregory and Violet.
As a detective on a primetime show
Back on GH as Finn! N it’s where he. Belongs!
Days! As Tanner o someone else!
Yes
I would like to see Michael mini series. I’m so sorry he left G H but I can see his point. He decided to leave he didn’t get fired. He is a great actor he will fine something. Good luck Michael.
I WOULD LOVE FOR OLTL WOULD COME BACK ON.
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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.
General Hospital
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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