General Hospital Comings And Goings have roped in As the World Turns fame Van Hansis as the new Lucas Jones. The electrifying news of the recast has left the GH fandom quite excited because everyone loved Van’s Luke Snyder on ATWT. This time, Hansis returns to the soap world as openly gay doctor Lucas Jones, the adopted son of Bobbie Spencer. Read on to get the full scoop!
Big Changes Ahead!
General Hospital Comings And Goings have literally made everyone’s heart flutter with the new recast! Van’s pairing with Jake Silbermann (Noah), aka “Nuke” on ATWT, set the world on fire. In addition, the duo made history, sharing the first on-screen kiss between two gay male characters in daytime television. Now, let’s discuss Hansis’ GH debut.
The actor will set foot in Port Charles on October 4. However, there’s a chance it could be delayed due to the Major League Baseball playoffs. Either way, fans are eager to see Van’s take on Lucas and how he will do it differently. Meanwhile, several actors have given life to Lucas Jones over the years. These include Ryan Carnes, Ben Hogestyn, and Matt Trudeau.
Carnes notably played the role in two separate runs, his most recent one in 2020. In a recent interview with TV Insider, Hansis shared his excitement about playing another gay character on a soap. The actor lauded how far representation has come in daytime television. He noted that it’s now more casual and authentic, reflecting the diversity of real life.
“There are gay people in life, so there should be gay people on soaps,” Hansis said. Additionally, Vans teased that Lucas isn’t just “the gay character” but part of a much larger story. And let us tell you that Hansis is no stranger to accolades! The star has received three Daytime Emmy nominations for his work on As the World Turns.
After ATWT concluded, he continued his Emmy-worthy performances on the streaming series EastSiders. And guess what? The role earned him four more nominations. Van’s debut as Lucas Jones marks a new chapter in his stellar career. On a fun note, Hansis shares a connection with GH’s Maura West, who previously played Carly on ATWT
He recalled the moment West discovered he was cast as Lucas. They both had a joyful reunion at the studio, and West’s reaction was so loud that security even checked in! Also, we wonder if Lucas and Brad will reunite since Parry Shen is back as Brad Cooper. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more General Hospital Comings And Goings updates! Are you excited to watch Van’s version of Lucas Jones?