Maurice Benard

General Hospital's Bruce Weitz Explains Character's Motivation With Michael

Just what the devil is Anthony Zacchara (Bruce Weitz) up to on General Hospital? TV Guide's  Michael Logan dished with Weitz on what he has in stored for his rival Sonny's (Maurice Benard) son, Michael (Chad Duell).

TV Guide Magazine: This situation is so twisted! Sonny's son Michael killed Anthony's daughter Claudia [Sarah Brown], but Anthony has no problem with that. Instead, he's secretly trying to recruit Michael to be one of his mobsters. Explain this crazy-ass situation.

Weitz: Anthony loves the fact that Claudia is dead and he doesn't care who did it. He got rid of her and he didn't have to do it himself, so he's fine with it. Anthony has nothing against Michael except that he's Sonny's son. If he weren't, he'd probably like the kid. Anthony is only using Michael as leverage against Sonny.

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Regan Reax: Jake's Hit And Run, Day One

If you caught me on Twitter after I finished up GH, you saw I promised to save my reaction for the blog. So here it is, Jake’s Hit and Run, Day One, what I liked, loved and would have done differently.

I readily admit that my thumb was on the fast forward button during certain scenes. Sorry Brenda (Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo) and Sonny (Maurice Benard), your honeymoon plans and stupid giggles mean nothing to me. A baby is about to be run down and I wasn’t one of those people who gushed over your nuptials. I also could care less about your baby, Brenda. I did catch the snippet that Suzanne stashed the kid away with a family she met through ASEC; snooze, yawn. Brenda’s child does not interest me if it’s only a means to VMG's probable exit.

Now that I got the crap out of the way, let’s break it down. Steve Burton, Jonathan Jackson, Rebecca Herbst, Laura Wright, Ingo Rademacher, Tony Geary and yes, Chad Duell, great job! Actors do their THING with their eyes and faces. Anyone can spit out some lines. Bow down to Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) and those eyes. Jonathan Jackson (Lucky) is starting to give Mr. Burton a serious run for his money. Becky Herbst (Elizabeth Webber) shows true heartbreak like no other. Laura Wright (Carly Jacks) and Ingo Rademacher ‘s (Jax) scenes with Josslyn were fantastic and natural. Tony Geary (Luke Spencer) was fantastic and I would be remiss if I left out Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos III). Mr. Duell is definitely paying attention when playing with the big boys and learning.
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GH's Maurice Benard: "There Is A Very Real And Deep Love Between Sonny and Brenda"

What is it about Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Brenda (Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo) that has General Hospital viewers wanting more? TV Guide's Michael Logan gets the skinny from the dimpled dapper don, Maurice Bernard.

TV Guide Magazine: What is it about these two ridiculously dysfunctional characters that so transfixes the audience?

Benard: Despite all their problems and their crazy history, there is a very real and deep love between Sonny and Brenda and the audience sees that. The fans want to believe that kind of love is still possible these days. We're talking about two really screwed up people who are both there for each other. They take care of each other in a way no one else can. Both are really fragile. Sonny tries to play tough and all that but underneath he is really just a scared little boy. They understand each other because they're both so damaged. I think a lot of that comes from how Vanessa and I feel about each other as people.
 



To find out what Benard thinks about Sonny having another kiddie, click here!

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Chat With GH Stars LIVE During Sonny and Brenda's Wedding!

How great is this. General Hospital is celebrating the wedding of Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Brenda (Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo) with an entire week of chats. In addition to Bernard and Marcil Giovinazzo, GH’s Steve Burton, Laura Wright and Kimberly McCullough are scheduled to take part. The chats, which start at 3 PM EST at ABC.com, are part of a week-long event called “Watch with the General Hospital Cast.” To join in on the chat, beginning February 21, visit www.abc.com/ghchat.

I only wish they'd done this for Luke (Anthony Geary) and Tracy's (Jane Elliott) wedding. I'd have loved to asked what they think of their character's rocky, yet loving relationship.

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GH's Bob Guza Dishes Franco's Return and Sonny/Brenda's Wedding


 
Seems like Franco (James Franco) is also targeting mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and supermodel/philanthropist Brenda (Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo)'s upcoming wedding. General Hospital head writer, Bob Guza, dished to TV Guide's Michael Logan the crazy serial killer and sometimes artist will make waves for Port Charles' "it" couple. Guza stated:
You'll know his character is somehow associated with what happens at the wedding, but just how he's connected won't be immediately revealed.

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