There have been a few new developments over the course of the past week in regard to the return of film production in Hollywood. General Hospital Blog previously reported General Hospital news involving guidelines studios must follow and precautions that need to be in place before returning safely to work. It has been stated that California Governor, Gavin Newsom, stated the film industry could resume no sooner than June 12th- that is IF guidelines and health precautions are properly in place. General Hospital spoilers reveal a Tweet posted by General Hospital’s William DeVry, who portrays bad boy, Julian Jerome, announces to his followers and GH fans that they will NOT be returning to work this coming Friday. DeVry does not elaborate, other than in a separate tweet, he mentions there are too many variables to speculate. GH Blog will keep fans up to date on any new developments regarding the restart of film production.
General Hospital’s Maurice Benard, who plays the legendary role of Port Charles mob boss, Sonny Corinthos, is a man of many facets. Benard is a phenomenal actor, a husband, father, mentor, mental health advocate, and now to add to the list, certified to conduct marriage ceremonies. General Hospital news reveals Maurice Benard in an al new role, as he leads the ceremony in his daughter, Cailey’s, and now son-in-law, Carlos’, nuptials. Benard’s Instagram contains video footage of Maurice’s speech to his daughter and her fiancé as he leads into the marriage ceremony. Take a look at the personal and precious event for the Benard family.
Dr. Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) has been wrongfully accused and charged with Peter August’s (Wes Ramsey) crimes involving the death of Drew Cain (Billy Miller). However, we all know that Peter framed Liesl, just as he framed Sam Morgan (Kelly Monaco) for the death of cult leader, Shiloh Archer (Coby Ryan McLaughlin).
Liesl is desperate to prove her own innocence. Everyone she loves, including her own daughter, Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) has turned their back on her, believing that she committed said crimes. Jason and Sam Morgan (Steve Burton and Kelly Monaco) are onto Peter, but even with Spinelli’s (Bradford Anderson) help, they’ve found little to completely nail him. Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers), although isn’t Liesl’s biggest fan, he cares for Peter much less and will help to prove he is deceiving Anna Devane (Finola Hughes), his girlfriend, Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms), and everyone else close to him.
General Hospital news revealed Kathleen Gati’s exit is only temporary. General Hospital spoilers and rumors have indicated that upon her return, she will bring back with her something so huge, it would prove she didn’t tamper with Drew’s plane in an attempt not murder. General Hospital rumors claim that Billy Miller was in discussion with GH executives regarding a return. However, the unexpected global crisis, Covid-19 pandemic, caused everything to hit the brakes- including acting contracts, film, and production.
Now that we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as lockdown comes to an end, it is possible the return of Billy Miller as Drew Cain could be in the works. Will Dr. Obrecht find Drew Cain alive and bring him back to Port Charles? Peter is running on borrowed time!
General Hospital news regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and it’s effects on Hollywood and the film industry has taken a positive turn. The state of California has been under strict stay-at-home orders since March, originally stating General Hospital cast and crew would not be back to work until about August. California’s Guidelines for the film industry was previously reported by General Hospital Blog and you can find that information HERE. Genera Hospital news has confirmed that these recommended guidelines for the film industry to safely return to work, are not to be considered before June 12th. That is, if everything is in place and approved at the production studios in that short amount of time, California Governor, Gavin Newsom can give the green light to return to work and return to film.
ABC Network has come up with a plan to get their casts and crews back to work ASAP. However, that isn’t going to come easily. Many precautions and guidelines are being out into place so that individuals may return to they roles as soon as possible.
New Developments
General Hospital news and spoilers had previously revealed that production would not commence until at least August. However, at that time, that’s what was believed to be true due to the California Government’s strict social distancing and stay at home order. General Hospital cast members such as James Patrick Stuart (Valentine Cassadine) and Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis), tweeted that they would not be back to work until at least August. General Hospital news can now report that it’s highly possible filming will return sooner than anticipated.
A Plan Of Action
ABC Network is working with the union for actors, along with other filming studios to come up with a safe and cautious way to get people back to work. If California Governor, Gavin Newson, gives the OKAY to resume, the plan of action must start with hiring a Covid-19 Compliance Officer. The plan includes needing a doctor’s note if you are 65 years of age or older, hand washing stations, mask wearing requirements, and cast and crew will be required to carry around hand sanitizer, along with more guidelines.
When Will GH Resume Filming?
General Hospital Executives, along with TPTB over at ABC Network have ironed out what seems to be a solid plan of action to safely return to work. If California Governor, Gavin Newsom, gives the green light, GH could start back up production this month. This is fantastic and hopeful news for the network, cast and crew, and fans alike. It will be great to see new episodes of General Hospital sooner than originally anticipated.
If you’re as excited as we are, share the news with all your GH fan friends!
General Hospital’s production may be on hiatus due to the current state of affairs regarding Covid-19, but the cast and crew are very much engaged with the world around them, reaching out to fans and the general public with their platform. Many of the GH actors and actresses have expressed their support in the fight against racism, and the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
General Hospital’s, Chloe Lanier (Nelle Benson), Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri), Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos), Bryan Craig (Morgan Corinthos), Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones), and more. Take a look at a few of the posts from GH stars.
All across America, peaceful protests are being overlooked due to the violent riots that have broken out in major cities. These riots come after a Minnesota Police Officer held a black man down with his knee as he pleaded for his life. George Floyd died that day, and America wants justice. In New York, General Hospital’s Bryan Craig has turned to social media to speak out against the violence that is happening in the name of protest. He pleaded with looters to stop. Craig goes on to mention the focus is being shifted from what happened to George Floyd now to the violence of the riots. Craig played Morgan Corinthos, son of Sonny and Carly Corinthos (Maurice Benard and Laura Wright), and has been rumored as a potential return some day. Take a look at Bryan Craig’s Instagram post and caption below.
General Hospital Recaps: Remember When The Island Jagger Cates
Over the years, General Hospital has made history time and time again with its iconic storylines. Sadly, those creative and legendary stories won’t told for a while as we navigate through Covid-19. Although this won’t be forever, it is still difficult for the cast, crew, and fans alike to wrap our heads around the reality of it all. While we sit and wait for our world as we know it to go back to normal, we can reflect on the fond memories from our favorite Daytime Drama.
As fashion trends and TV show reboots from the 1990s have begun to resurface, one very memorable General Hospital storyline from the 1990s comes to mind. In the early 1990s I got sucked in and swept away. I started watching GH with my mom and sister and the story that was front and center revolved around Jason Quartermaine. Now, he goes by Jason Morgan (Steve Burton). Jason, Jagger Cates (Antonio Sabato Jr.), and Karen Wexler (Cari Shayne) were stranded on an island and I was hooked!
Romance, drama, and adventure followed these three wherever they went, even on a deserted island! After being shipwrecked, they were stranded on a deserted island, making things very awkward for everyone involved since Jagger and Karen were a couple, Jason was annoyed, and the two men weren’t too keen on each other. This love triangle was secondary to that of Jagger, Karen, and Brenda Barrett (Vanessa Marcil), but developed as Jason Quartermaine was basically a third wheel when he, Jagger, and Karen were stuck on a deserted island.
General Hospital Recaps: Remember When The Island Jagger
Tension was always thick between Jason and Jagger. Of course, it was all over a girl. Karen Wexler was the girl they both had their eye on. So, in one climatic scene, Jagger walked up as Jason embraced Karen from behind. Naturally, Jagger was angry and jealous, but it wasn’t what it looked liked. Instead, Jason was comforting Karen after the attempted rape. Like always, Jason Morgan has been a savior to women. He is a natural protector, quick thinker, and a fighter for what’s right. Jason Quartermaine never lost that part of himself, even after the car accident with his brother AJ (Sean Kanan), leading him to change his name from Quartermaine to another family name, Morgan.
At some point, Jason and Jagger had to put their pride and differences aside. This was necessary in order to work together to survive. Jagger was the muscle, while Jason was both the brains of the operation. Additionally, it’s apparent that both Jason and Jagger are strong and resourceful. Karen was resourceful in her own right, but definitely played the role of damsel in distress very well.
Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) was taken aback when he saw his ex lover, Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) making a home for herself and her daughter, Trina Robinson (Sydney Makayla). Curtis and Portia were romantically involved in the past but that affair was short lived once Curtis found out Portia was a married woman.
Portia was married to Detective Marcus Taggert (Réal Andrews), and the two have raised their daughter, Trina. Recently their family suffered a tragedy after Taggert was killed on Cyrus Renault’s (Jeff Kober) orders. Trina now holds resentment toward Curtis and Jordan Ashford (Briana Nicole Henry) for their part in the entire situation which lead to the death of her father.
Curtis has been up front with Portia in the past, asking her directly if he could be Trina’s father. The timeline of their relationship in correlation with Trina’s age fits into place. But when confronted, Portia assured Curtis that Trina was Taggert’s daughter.
General Hospital spoilers hint that Curtis will discover a clue that will pique his curiosity on the topic, even after he was told by Portia that he was not Trina’s dad. Curtis has a knack for digging up dirt and discovering the truth about people and the parts of their lives they hope to keep hidden. This won’t be any different when it comes to Portia. Curtis is determined to uncover the truth, and this time it’s personal.
I think it’s safe to say most of us are losing it a little bit after being in quarantine for about three months. Stir crazy, bored, over it… those are just a few ways to describe what we are mostly feeling at this time. It’s so important to stay light and keep humor relevant in our lives during these times. General Hospital’s Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) knows how to let loose, have some fun, and make the best out of a not so ideal situation. We all have something (or a few somethings) we miss while business remain closed and our daily routines have come to a halt. I’m a recent Instagram post, Benard is shown getting his version of hair services during quarantine ?. Check out the hilarious video below!
