Jonathan Jackson to Return to Port Charles

Jonathan Jackson is returning to General HospitalABC 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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Comments (111)

Tue, Sep 29 - 10:53 am

I really like Vaughn in the role of Lucky. I mean Jonathan J. was ok for the younger Lucky Spencer but Greg fits much more into the role of the older husband, father Lucky.
I am loving the whole Dominic/LuLu thing, would love to see where that will go. I love the chemistry between Olivia and Johnny. Nice to see Jason with a love interest again and so glad that it is Sam and loving the Jason shirtless scenes.
It is definately time for Max and Alexis to find a fling and the way they were together at the wedding maybe it will be each other. I am so ready for the whole Micheal thing to come to a head and be over with. Claudia just gets on my nerves and this whole storyline is getting old. I think its time to bring Luke back, I am missing him lol. The Liz/Nik storyline ....I am not sure how I feel about that. I am trying to hang in there to see if it is what sparks the Spencer/Cassedine feud. I also hate the Nic/Rebecca thing its like watching Nik/Emily all over again, and while I loved the 2 of them I can do without the repeat. I think maybe they should go somewhere with Kristina and I don't mean Keifer, he is a spolied brat and he it is repulsive to even watch him. I think maybe a little fling with an older guy ...say Ethan. GH need to liven up a bit, and catch my attention. It is the only ABC soap that I can not miss and 2 weeks ago I was on the edge of my seat watching and right now besides the Spixie wedding I could do without seeing it.

Tue, Sep 29 - 10:25 am

OH, Greg Vaughn can't leave. He played a great Lucky and so mature. JJ was great in the early stages of Lucky but he looks so teenie bopper age. Now he's supposed to be married, two kids and a cop. Should have left things the way they are/were. The Liz/Nickolas relationship has got to go.Where is Bobbie, Monica, Alice? Forget Tracy. Happy to see Claudia go. So tired of Carly sticking her nose in everyones business. Hate the idea of her having another child. The Olivia/Johnny couger stuff.Let's get rid of that. Let's find a nice woman for Mack. Sick of this kid Kiefer and the kids storylines. GH you used to have such good storylines and won a lot of awards. What's become of all of that. You bring in way to many new characters and ignore the regulars. Get back to basics. You wouldn't lose so many viewers.

Tue, Sep 29 - 9:53 am

As much as I love watching GV I didn't like the direction they took Lucky. Maybe this will get the character back on track. JJ is a great talent and had such a great rapport onscreen with Anthony Geary. It will be nice to see them working together again.

Tue, Sep 29 - 9:37 am

FIRST CAN NOT BELIEVE GREG VAUGH (LUCKY) IS LEAVING, HOPE TO SEE HIM ON SOME OTHER SHOW, HE IS A GOOD ACTOR AND A CUTIE. GOOD MOVE TO BRING THE ORIGINAL LUCKY BACK, BUT WILL MISS GREG VAUGHN. LIKE THE WEDDING THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN, MAXI/SPINELLI LOOK GOOD TOGETHER, BUT SEEM HAPPIER NOW. JASON AS ALWAYS LOOKED HOT LOVE HIM AND SAM TOGETHER. OLIVA AND JOHN ALSO GOOD STORY LINE. THE BEST IS LULU AND DOM LIKE WHERE THIS IS GOING, LIKE TO SEE THEM BOTH FIND TRUE LOVE AND HAPPINESS TOGETHER GENERAL HOSPITAL A GOOD MONDAY.

Tue, Sep 29 - 9:20 am

Love to hear JJ is coming back.
Hopefully they will revamp the character of Lucky as well, or no matter who portrays him he will be a jerk.

Tue, Sep 29 - 9:14 am

I absolutely agree with you:) It's good to know SOMEONE is in their right mind. JJ coming back as Lucky is like the best thing to happen in such a long friggin time. I think only good can come from this - only good. JJ was the man back then - no doubt about it that he will still be the man now. Now only if we could get Genie to return...

Tue, Sep 29 - 8:29 am

Lucky was not one of my favorite but I will be sad to see Greg go & I do wish him all the best. The one think I do not like or will not accept is Nikolas w/Elizabeth...no chemistry. Loved the Maxie/Spinelli non-marriage thing...they do better as friends. So glad Jason & Sam are back together.

Tue, Sep 29 - 8:16 am

Jonathan Jackson did NOT play John Connor in the sarah connor chronicles He Played Kyle Reese in that show the last 2 episodes. I was a big fan of that terminator show so when i saw his picture i knew it was wrong. Anyway I agree with fellow posters he appears too young to be Liz's former husband etc. Greg Vaughn was great as Luke and hope he does well but will miss him.

Tue, Sep 29 - 7:47 am

OH MY GOD THIS IS THE BEST THING TO HAVE EVER HAPPENED TO GENERAL HOSPITAL:) JONATHAN JACKSON WAS THE BEST OF THE BEST:)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tue, Sep 29 - 6:47 am

I liked J J when he was there. Didn't care for Jacob Young, but like him on AMC. I actually like Greg Vaughn as Lucky. It is so familiar to me. I understand if Greg wants to leave to explore other things, but I guess now they can show some Lucky and Liz flashbacks from their high school days.

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