General Hospital Spoilers: Jonathan Jackson Opens Up About His Time Working A.ngside ‘GH’ Legend And TV Dad Tony Geary
General Hospital spoilers and updates reveal Jonathan Jackson, who’s returning to the show as Lucky Spencer sometime in the fall, recently opened up about his TV dad.
He spoke about everything he learned from Tony Geary, who played Luke Spencer, and his TV mom Genie Francis as well, who plays Laura Webber Spencer Collins.
General Hospital Spoilers: What’s Tony Up To These Days?
Tony Geary officially stepped away from acting in 2015 after portraying Luke Spencer for decades; his portrayal earned him eight Daytime Emmy Awards, solidifying his status as a soap opera legend.
Although he briefly returned in 2017 to assist in Tracy Quartermaine’s (Jane Elliot) exit from Port Charles, he has since been enjoying his retirement in Amsterdam.
Despite the character of Luke Spencer being killed off, soap operas have a way of bringing characters back from the dead-remember Helena Cassadine (Constance Towers)?
With former co-stars like Kelly Monaco visiting him overseas, fans can’t help but wonder if Geary will make a comeback to the show that made him a household name.
Especially now that other familiar faces are returning to General Hospital, the possibility of a Tony Geary comeback remains a tantalizing prospect for his fans.
GH Spoilers: What Jonathan Learned From His TV Dad And Mom
Jonathan Jackson had a memorable time on ABC’s General Hospital, especially due to his tv father, Anthony Geary-from 1993 to 1999 and 2009 to 2011, Jackson portrayed Lucky Spencer, Luke’s son.
He even made a brief appearance in 2015 after Tony Geary’s departure, bringing the presumed dead Jake Webber (now Hudson West) back to Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst).
In a podcast interview with co-star Steve Burton, Jackson discussed the impact of working with Geary and the valuable lessons he learned from him.
He acknowledges Geary for teaching him the ropes of working on a soap opera, also mentioning the opportunity to work with Genie Francis played a significant role in his decision to return.
Although he may not have the chance to work with Tony Geary again, he cherishes the memories of their last collaboration.
General Hospital Spoilers: Jonathan Talks About Returning In 2010 And Working With His TV Parents
Jonathan said it was truly amazing to reunite with Tony in 2010 after so many years. He remarked how the beauty of this industry is being able to collaborate with someone from his teenage years and then again in his late twenties.
Jonathan Jackson expressed his admiration for Tony Geary and Genie Francis, crediting them for influencing his acting choices.
He mentioned learning about improv from Tony and Genie, emphasizing the importance of spontaneity in acting. Lucky Spencer’s return to GH is eagerly anticipated this fall, although the specific air date remains a mystery.
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