In arguably the biggest casting shakeup of the soap thus far, General Hospital Comings & Goings confirm Charles Mesure, better known as Jack Brennan has left the show. In a surprising turn, soap vet Chris McKenna will be stepping into the role of iconic GH character. While the details surrounding Mesure’s exit remain under wraps, we cannot wait to see what McKenna brings to the table. Keep scrolling to know more!
General Hospital Confirms EXIT Of Charles Mesure!
General Hospital Comings & Goings relay Charles Mesure is closing his chapter on his time on the ABC soap. According to reports, the actor who made his debut in 2023 as Jack Brennan has left Port Charles and the recast for his part is already in action. It looks like Mesure left the show on his own accord, as a GH spokesperson also released an official statement on the actor’s exit.
He said, “Charles Mesure opted to exit the role of Brennan. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.” They also noted that the show is looking forward to continuing the intriguing storyline with soap star Chris McKenna in the role. Long time viewers know Mesure joined the show in 2023 and it looks like his last episode on the show was January 30, 2025.
We can all anticipate seeing McKenna enter the WSB agent role from February 4. Soap fans know McKenna is not a stranger to the world of daytime drama. He joined One Life to Life at the age of 12 from 1990 to 1993. The popular star was also a part of The Young And The Restless and portrayed the role of shady detective, Mark Harding in 2015. In 2016, the actor also had a brief stint on The Bold and The Beautiful playing Dr. Hayden.
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As for his current stint on General Hospital, the star will be involved in a romantic storyline between his character, Jack Brennan and Carly Spencer. Fans were loving the chemistry between Charles Mesure and Laura Wright so we hope they like McKenna as well. Until then, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more General Hospital Comings & Goings!
About ready to stop watching. Charles, please come back, we need you as Jack Brennan, nobody else can play that role.
I want Charles back! He was the best! Always changing something for the worse! Ughhhhhhhh
Absolutely not loving this man, I hope Carly decides she doesn’t want him. lol 😂
Sorry another bad move. I thought the chemistry between jack and Carly was great. Was looking forward to see the relationship grow. There’s no chemistry with the new jack.
The new actor is horrible. Does not do the role justice. No chemistry AT ALL between him and Carly. And he doesn’t even have an accent!!! Find someone else or stop this story line!!!!!!
I definitely do not like him as Jack! He just doesn’t have the look! The chemistry just isn’t there. I wish Charles would come back.
I would like to know why the powers that be are so Hell bent in destroying GH????
WHY Y’all always messing up a good thing?🤷♀️
The new actor is totally ill suited for this role. He is nothing like the heretofore established Jack Brennan character — he has none of the previous actor’s essence and his attempt to play the role falls utterly flat. There is no *there* there, as it were! There is no chemistry or charisma. Part and parcel to this is the inexplicable loss of the character’s Australian identity — it’s absurd! This recast decision is abysmal! I find it very difficult to watch — and I’ve been watching this show non-stop for 23 years! The character needs to be recast with someone who can match the original actor’s attributes with the same caliber of delivery!