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This pair has had some rather obvious chemistry from the moment Jack first set his sights on Carly. The problem is a new guy is in town playing the role of the Port Chick WSB Station Chief —- and the fans aren’t so sure he’s the right man for the job, given he’s lacking an Aussie accent and all. But truly, it’s more than that.
Some actors just have a natural pull toward one another, and their shared chemistry makes their pretend relationships come alive on the screen. That’s exactly what happened with Charles Mesure and Laura Wright. So, replacing him has fans worried that this budding couple just lost their stream. Say it ain’t so!
How We Got Here
Jack was a delightfully unexpected character who entered the Port Chuck scene in late 2023. Believe it or not, executive producer Frank Valentini actually called upon McKenna to pop in for a “chemistry test” with Wright before being cast in the role.
But passing the test doesn’t mean he aced it, right? Is there anyone who could live up to the charisma and charm that Mesure brought to the screen? Sorry, Chris McKenna, but you’ve got some big shoes to fill.
This Was Mesure’s Choice
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Charles Mesure made the decision to leave the hit sudser, citing he believes he’s an “old dog” who isn’t sure he is capable of learning “new tricks,” he told People Magazine. The dialogue on GH is heavy, as most soaps are. Mesure hinted at possibly having trouble keeping up.
He may not have felt that he was doing his best in this role, but the fans disagree, and those who’ve followed his work seem to feel it was his best role yet. Mr. Mesure, we never saw this coming when you were splashed upon this canvas either, but rest assured you did a fantastic job.
The Fans Aren’t Pleased
GH fans want Mesure back. That’s that. It’s not a slight at OLTL alum McKenna. They’d happily welcome him into some other role, but Mesure brought more than just a dazzling accent and baby blues to his relationship with Carly.
Moreover, fans were disappointed to only have learned of Mesure’s departure after his final scenes had aired. Is there any hope for his return? It doesn’t look like it.
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Will this result in taking the wind out of Carly and Jack’s sails, leaving their relationship deflated just as they were getting off the ground? Stay tuned for more GH news and spoilers to find out.
[…] when the real-life Jack Brennan offered some information about his audition for the role previously played by Mesure. He said, “It was a unique scene just to get the feel of the character and to see how the […]