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Chris McKenna On His Role As Jack Brennan

Feb 4

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Chris McKenna On His Role As Jack Brennan
Chris McKenna as Jack Brennan

Chris McKenna has officially taken over the role of Jack Brennan on General Hospital, debuting on February 4th after Charles Mesure’s exit. In an interview with TVInsider, McKenna shared insights into his casting journey, his surprising reunion with Laura Wright (Carly Spencer), and his vision for bringing the character to life.


Chris McKenna On His Role As Jack Brennan


A Surprise Casting Call

McKenna revealed that the opportunity came suddenly:

"I got word late on a Sunday night that Frank Valentini [executive producer] wanted me to chemistry read with Laura Wright," McKenna shared. Having known Wright from decades ago, he was excited to reconnect.


Reuniting with Laura Wright After 30 Years

McKenna and Wright share a long history—one that dates back to a Make-A-Wish charity softball game in 1994!

"Laura saw me in the hallway and ran over. We hugged, said hello, caught up really quick, and she wished me luck. The last time I saw her, I think she was the pitcher and I was the catcher at a Make-A-Wish softball game. So, it was trippy," he said.


Developing His Version of Jack Brennan

Interestingly, McKenna didn’t initially know which character he was auditioning for. The test scene was written in the spirit of Brennan but without using his name.

"It was a unique scene just to get the feel of the character and to see how the chemistry was between Laura and me, and it was great. It was a lot of fun reading with her for the first time in forever," McKenna said.


Now that he’s officially taken over, McKenna is diving into his version of Brennan, describing him as a Bond-ian character—a contrast to his usual roles.

"I don’t usually play the guy in the suit; I’m in a tank top in the jungle, that kind of CIA agent. So, this is a fun little twist… It’s exciting to establish a new version of a character and have a fresh relationship with Laura.”


With McKenna now firmly in place as Brennan, fans are eager to see how his version of the character unfolds.


What’s Next for Jack Brennan?

What does McKenna’s arrival mean for Brennan’s storyline? Will his version of the character shake things up in Port Charles? Fans will have to stay tuned!


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Feb 4

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Big stud
Feb 04

He's no Charles Mesure!

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