ABC Daytime has confirmed that Jonathan Jackson will return to General Hospital to reprise the role of Lucky Spencer -- the son of super couple Luke and Laura -- on October 27. Jackson originated the role of Lucky, which he played from 1993-1999. He has also starred in films like Tuck Everlasting and Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, and was most recently seen on The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
ABC Daytime also confirmed that Greg Vaughan has decided to leave General Hospital.
From the official statement: "Greg Vaughn has decided to vacate the role to explore new opportunities. We thank him for his years engaging our audience and dedication to the show and network. The cast and crew wish him well in all his future endeavors."
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There are some characters you just CANNOT recast; Luke, Laura, Brenda and Lucky. The character of Lucky has never been the same since JJ left. The show pretty much went downhill since then. AG and GF had chemistry with JJ and did not have chemistry with the other Lucky's. After more than 2 years of NOT watching GH - I will be back. But TPTB better not keep these wimpy storylines for the true Lucky.
I am very sorry to see Greg Vaughn leave. But who can blame him. They give him story lines that make him out to be a fool. and he is always Elizabeths lap dog. Jonathan Jackson looks like a little kid not a grown man. They want be able to put him and Liz together she will look to old. Who will they fix him up with romantically?>
Is Greg to nice looking to play Lucky? What's wrong, do they want someone terrible looking to play Lucky? Greg to hot? Let's get rid of the guy who took the role when Jonathan DIDN'T WANT IT!!!!! He finally wants it back, so let's get rid of the great guy who has done a SPECTACULAR JOB! GREG IS LUCKY NOW! Are they going to totally forget about about everything they had done for the last 6 years? Because that was GREG not Jonathan, it was true to the character GREG created. Poor Jake, you'll be the next to go! Keep in mind that Jonathan only played it for 6 years before getting bored!!!!! So they played the same role for the same amount of time, but THANK GOD Jonathan is back! BIG JOKE. What is Greg to good looking compared to Ethan? WATCH OUT LULU YOUR NEXT!!!!
I am very very happy to see Jonathan Jackson return to the roll he made so great.. Greg Vaughn was a hard worker,and he stayed for a long time. But I've watch General Hospital since 1966,I've seen many actors come and go. There are only a hand full that I really hated seeing go, and Jonathan was one. I wish Greg the best of luck. Now I can't hardly wait to see Jonathan's return. I have to say this, Luke sure has a winning group of kids now for sure.......
It is really nice to have the actor who stared as Lucky returning I Think Greg did a great job as Lucky but it was never the same when Jonathan played the role it was s hock to most of us who watch the show when Helena had him and when we saw him the first time it was some one new I'm glad he is coming back .
Good Luck to Greg in what ever he does and thanks for the time you were on the show. ashramgma
I am sooo happy that Jonathan Jackson is finaly coming back. I was lucky to met him a while ago and he was so nice, he really is the one and only Lucky
Jonathon Jackson is my all time favorite soap star, and when he returns the secret of Nicolas & Elizabeth should never be told, or even thought of again! Elizabeth should fall madly, deeply forever in love w/ Lucky!!! Atleast let Lucky fall madly, deeply, forever in love w/someone who returns it! And why not a descendant of steve & audrey???
Good luck to Greg Vaughn I wish you the best, I am glad he made the decision and didn't get fired. I am happy that it is Jonathan that is coming back as Lucky.
I will miss Greg Vaughn in the role of Lucky. It was very hard for me to accept him as the replacement in the beginning - but now he IS Lucky! It's going to be strange having Jonathan Jackson back after all these years, but I'm glad that it's at least him and not some other person that we have to get used to!
I am glad to at least see the orginal Lucky and not another guy we do not know, but I will miss seeing Greg too! I loved meeting you on the soap cruise! I hope to see you again somewhere else!