“General Hospital” star Cassandra James addressed the latest adjustments in Port Charles.
The Submit caught up with the actress, Dr. Terry Randolph on the ABC cleaning soap opera, on the opening of Tarantino | Pulp Rock at Hollywood Park final week, who shared some heartfelt reminiscences about her late co-star Leslie Charleson following her sudden dying in January. James additionally touched on the forged shakeups that noticed beloved stars like Chad Duell, Kelly Monaco and Brooklyn Rae Silzer depart “General Hospital” after over a decade on the collection.
Charleson portrayed Dr. Monica Quartermaine on the hit collection for nearly 50 years. The Emmy-nominated star died of blunt head trauma on Jan. 12 at age 79.
“We’re all really saddened by the loss. And, to be honest, my favorite thing about Leslie is she had a really wonderful sense of humor,” James solely informed The Submit.
Sharing reminiscences of Charleson on set, the actress continued, “I got to work with her when my character, Terry, fought for a promotion at General Hospital. And I remember, like, in between takes or when we got up to set, she had a very dry, funny sense of humor. She had me laughing on set. It was a great day.”
Concerning the forged restructuring that noticed Duell, Monaco and Silzer’s characters leaving Port Charles, James shared that it may not be goodbye endlessly.
Monaco performed Sam McCall on “General Hospital” from 2003 to 2024. In Aug., the actress claimed she was “blindsided” by the community when she was informed that her 21-year reign on the cleaning soap opera was coming to an finish.
In Nov., Duell, whose character was Michael Corinthos, introduced he was quitting “General Hospital” after 14 years on the present. He later revealed why he determined to depart the cleaning soap collection, sharing he felt like he “stifled” himself within the position.
In Dec., Silzer broke her silence about getting changed by Braedyn Bruner after portraying Emma Drake for 13 years.
“Properly, right here’s the factor a few legacy like ‘General Hospital,’” James explained to the Post. “Our anniversary is coming up this year. We’re turning 62 this 12 months. So, whereas there are undoubtedly legacy actors who’ve left the present for a lot of, you understand, any variety of causes, the world of Port Charles is so huge, and there are such a lot of superb locations that the manufacturing can take the story.
“So, I think the fans have nothing to worry about. There’s definitely, you know, there’s always someone coming back to town. There’s always legacy actors being shuffled around, coming back to the show. So, you’re never going to, you know, miss out much,” she teased.
When requested if she retains up with any of her departed “General Hospital” co-stars, James mentioned, “I’ve got a very core group of people that I’m close to with there. Finola Hughes [Anna Devane] is a good friend of mine.”
James continued, “It’s a gigantic cast and an amazing world. And I’m just fortunate every day I get to go and be on set. And I think we’re all one big family.”
“General Hospital” airs on ABC at 11 a.m. ET, Monday by means of Thursday.
