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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.
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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.”
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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.
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