The latest General Hospital behind-the-scenes story proves that on-screen battles don’t always match real life. Rory Gibson admitted that his tense scenes with Cameron Mathison and Katelyn MacMullen sometimes made him feel like he was heading straight into a war zone. But is there any truth to off-screen hostility, or is it just good acting? Let’s find out.
Michael vs. Drew: A Rivalry That Feels Like War
On General Hospital, Michael Corinthos and Drew Cain’s once-close bond has crumbled into pure hostility. Betrayal, custody battles, and fiery confrontations have left fans wondering if the same animosity exists between the actors who bring them to life. Rory Gibson shared that while the scenes often feel like emotional combat, the reality is quite different.
The actor admitted that filming with Cameron Mathison can feel like a showdown. “It’s basically just me and him death-staring at each other the whole time, seeing who’s going to blink first,” Gibson laughed. “But once the cameras stop, he’s such a nice, cool guy. He’s personable, friendly, and just a great dude.” That sharp contrast proves their rivalry exists only in Port Charles.
Screaming Matches With Willow Turn Into Laughs
The intensity doesn’t stop with Cameron Mathison. Gibson revealed that working with Katelyn MacMullen, who plays Willow, can feel equally heated. Their characters often butt heads, and the screaming matches leave fans on the edge of their seats. Yet, when the cameras stop rolling, things couldn’t be more different.
“Every time I have a scene with Katey, I feel like we’re just screaming at each other,” Gibson explained. “Then behind the scenes, it’s laughs, hugs, and high fives.” The ability to switch from fiery arguments to lighthearted camaraderie is part of what makes their working dynamic so unique.
General Hospital: Inside Rory’s “Enemy Territory” Dressing Room
Adding to the fun, Gibson joked about his dressing room placement at the studio. He revealed that he’s stationed directly across from Katey and right near Cameron. For him, it almost felt like living in enemy territory during their more dramatic storylines.
“I remember when we had some intense scenes to shoot, I was like, ‘I feel like I’m going to come out, see them, and it’s like—let’s go to war!’ ” Gibson recalled. But in truth, being surrounded by them only helped strengthen his friendships off-camera.
While the General Hospital storylines may pit Michael, Drew, and Willow against each other, Rory Gibson insists that the off-screen dynamic is filled with warmth, laughter, and respect. His playful “war zone” analogy highlights just how different reality is from fiction.
Fans can rest assured—any hostility is strictly for the cameras. In the world of General Hospital, enemies in Port Charles can be friends in real life, and Rory Gibson’s reflections prove it. Stay tuned for more soap opera scoops only on Soap Opera Daily.