General Hospital Comings & Goings: Charles Mesure Out As Jack Brennan, Chris McKenna Replaces Him
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General Hospital spoilers suggest that the Jack Brennan character is going to look a tad different to fans this coming week.
This is because actor Charles Mesure, who first debuted as the shady, yet charming WSB agent, in December 2023, officially exited the role.
According to reports, daytime drama vet, Chris McKenna is slated as the recast. More on this story, below.
Charles Mesure’s Final Airdate
This casting change is shocking to say the least, but even more surprising is the fact that Mesure has already had his last airdate on the soap.
As per Soap Opera Digest (SOD), the actor left the show on his own accord, and his final episode took place on Thursday, January 30. A GH spokesperson confirmed Mesure’s departure to SOD with the following statement:
Charles Mesure opted to exit the role of Brennan. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
When Will Fans See Chris McKenna Debut On GH?
Alternatively, McKenna is set to enter the role of Brennan as of Tuesday, February 4. Fans may recognize McKenna from his many stints in the land of soaps.
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He played Joey Buchanan on One Life to Life (OLTL); Mark Harding on the Young and the Restless (Y&R); as well as Dr. Hayden on the Bold and the Beautiful (B&B).
GH told SOD that the show, “…looks forward to continuing Brennan’s exciting storyline with Chris McKenna in the role.”
McKenna started his sudsy career at the age of 12, joining the cast of OLTL, and was with the soap from 1990 to 1993.
Many viewers may recall that McKenna’s character, Joey, was pivotal in a milestone arc where Billy Douglas (Ryan Phillippe) came out.
McKenna returned to the land of daytime drama in 2014, playing sketchy detective, Mark Harding; however, the character was eventually killed off in 2015.
He briefly popped into the B&B canvas in 2016 and jumped into the role of Katie Logan’s (Heather Tom) therapist.
Will you miss Charles Mesure? Are you excited about Chris McKenna joining the soap? Share your thoughts below!
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I liked Charles Mesure playing the role of WSB agent Jack Brennan. It was a certain charm about him that the role was fit for him to play. Now we have to see if the new character has the same charm.
I can honestly say I am sad about Charles Mesure leaving the role of Jack Brennan. I really liked him in that role and I liked his chemistry with this Carly. The good ones always leave.
Really liked Charles Measure. He had a look about him that was perfectly suited for his charecter. I especially liked how will he and LW meshed. Was really looking forward to he and Carly becoming the new PC power couple. Here’s hoping the new guy can carry the role off.
I don’t understand the recast choice. We’ll see if he can pull off an Australian accent.
Should have done more to keep him. He was perfection in this role. Bad move.
So sorry to hear this!!! We love Charles, and the chemistry between him and Carly is palpable! Why oh why is he leaving? Mr. McKenna will have big shoes to fill. This is the first time I was finally happy to see Carly get together with someone other than Sonny!
Noooooo! He was perfect for the role & his chemistry with Carly sizzled!
Ahhh! Why did Charles leave? I was really feeling Brennan. I thought he and Carly were gonna be a couple.
Seeing as it is the soaps, I’ll have to give the new guy a chance
OMG!! How can this be happening, I ( we ) all loved this Brennan!! I know for sure his replacement CAN’T fill the SHOES of Jack Brennan!! I’ve been a fan for over 50yrs., and what has been happening to GH in the last year or so is really making me decide to stop watching!! Every other week someone is leaving, there has to be a REASON and I bet it’s the writers!! These writer’s JUMP AROUND with their storylines never finishing them!! Poor Austin’s murder has never been solved he’s still laying in his doorway!! I could go on, and on!! So not only is GH losing CAST MEMBERS they are DEFINITELY LOSINGS their FAN’S!! I’ll bet money that GH won’t be picked up next season which is a shame, because these writers and only these writers will do this!! I would LOVE to know Brennan’s Real Reason for leaving!! So from this Fan Good Bye GH will miss all these Actors, but can’t go through another GREAT ACTOR leaving on their OWN!! So Writers Get a Head on your Shoulders and start writing by following storylines and finish certain ones, then con’t. to the next!!
They could get George Clooney or the most talented, best looking, Australian actor in the business, and it still wouldn’t be good enough for these whiners. Charles is nice looking, I guess, but he isn’t irreplaceable. I’ve never been a fan of the character, so don’t much care who plays him, or if they kill him off. But, why do people have to start trashing the recast before you even see him in the role? It’s the same with every recast! Charles CHOSE to leave. GH chose to try to continue his storyline with someone else. Would you rather they kill Brennan off? Either way, someone will be bit ching and moaning. I don’t know any thing about the new guy, but I will withhold judgement until I see him in at least a couple of scenes!
Jack and Carly sizzled! Very sorry to see him leave.
It was a pleasure to watch him. I will miss h
im. A good looking man who came across wonderfully! And we still have Cryrus to look at. At least the new bad guy Jenz is good looking!
Gammalinda48, how can you know for sure the new guy can’t fill his shoes? Funny, the rest of us won’t even see him try til tomorrow. I know, change is hard, but trashing a recast is just childish. Charles chose to leave, and GH chose to continue his storyline. If they had killed him off, you’d be bit ching about that too. I’m not a fan of the character, so can take him or leave him.
Charles explained his reasons for leaving, and they made a lot of sense. He didnt even plan on staying after his first stint. No matter the reasons, it isn’t the new guy who made him go. I don’t know anything about Chris, but he deserves a chance. Who knows, he may surprise you and be fantastic.
Definitely going to miss Charles. He did fantastic in his role and the chemistry with Carly was getting fierce. Don’t know why he left and I don’t know anything about his recast but whomever is in is going to have a real problem filling those shoes.
I wish you good luck on your next venture and take pride in the fact you w your be missed
Charles & Carly had a real chemistry! Will hate to see him leave. The new Jack Brennan will never compare….. REALLY SAD FOR THE SHOW & CARLY
That is another nail in the coffin. Can’t believe what’s happening to GH. It seems as if everybody good wants out. How could this happen?
They can’t just swap out Brennan at this point. He’s got just the right energy and charisma with Carly so it sucks. After the terrible match up with Drew, we had finally gotten something interesting.
Finally had a romance with no heavy past baggage that could be fun to watch them get to know each other. Will miss that man! Carly will have lots of rage since the handsome Charles Measure left the role of Brennan. That was a shocker.Absolutely heartbroken. I’m glad they recast because I like the character but that was one fine man. I wish him the best. I wish he enjoyed the daytime experience but he can’t say fans didn’t embrace him.
I loved Charles Mesure as Jack Brennan. He had this cute sneaky smile, it was adorable. I looked forward to his scenes, just for that smile, and sexy accent, neither of which could be replaced by another actor.
I just like Charles Mesures looks over the new actor, Chris McKenna. It’s just my personal preference, he’s just alot more attractive to me. .
Charles Measure stated that he feels he’s doubtful about his ability to play a leading man at age 53, but he was already doing it, and AFAIK, nobody felt he was doing a bad job.
Perhaps he just didn’t like the way the show was headed, it could be anything, really, but I feel his exit is a let down, and a big loss to the show as a whole, for him to have walked away.
Also, he was great with Carly. His charisma shined around her, and they had great chemistry together…..
On a different note, I can’t help but wonder exactly what this “secret project” is, as discussed between Brennan & his WSB assistant, in regard to their investigation of Cyrus Renault.
I feel like they’re maybe sort of testing Joss Jax (securely, without her knowledge) to see if she’s WSB material.
Maybe they’re going to try enlisting her into their fold or something.
LokisMom, First of all I wasn’t bad mouthing Brennan’s replacement sorry if it looked that way!! What I was saying no-one can replace Brennan’s way, his accent, those flirty eyes, the way he looked at Carly bottom line he is One great actor!! I said I wouldn’t be watching anymore for what the writers are doing, way to many Actors are leaving that are great!! One thing you don’t have a REASON TO COME BACK AT Me and call me Childish, listen young lady I’m 76yr.old retired nurse and what I said were my reasons not yours!! What I said was my OWN OPINION, as you have yours let’s stick to the posting and not bad mouth the person who posted it!! Next time skip over it be an adult for We All have a right to post our likings of GH, Actors, writers, after watching for over 50yrs. I feel I have that right!! Thank-you Honey and have a great week…..