A few “General Hospital” stars take their turn on the “Night Shift.”
If you thought “General Hospital: Night Shift” was hot last season, you ain’t seen nothing yet! This year two of GH’s most popular stars will be joining the cast. It’s the return of Jagger Cates and Robert Scorpio! That’s right, Antonio Sabato, Jr. and Tristan Rogers, will reprise the roles they made famous and its only on SOAPnet.
In storyline, Jagger will return to Port Charles after a 13-year absence with his five-year-old son, Stone, in tow. He will reconnect with Robin (Kimberly McCullough), meet some new residents – including Robin’s boyfriend Patrick (Jason Thompson) – along the way and, most importantly, face a difficult internal struggle as he grows emotionally as a man and a father. As for Scorpio, the super spy will have to face the fact that he is getting older and his health is failing. Upon his arrival in town, he’ll check into the hospital as a patient where his daughter, Robin, will be providing his care. Father and daughter will struggle to figure out their relationship as grown adults.
“It is very exciting to kick off the second season with casting two accomplished actors who will undoubtedly bring their A-game to the series,” said Brian Frons, president of Disney Daytime. “Because of their own histories with the original top-rated show, the audience will be able to immediately connect with them and their characters’ upcoming storylines.”
On the casting of Sabato, executive producer Lisa De Cazotte adds: “I couldn’t be happier to have Antonio Sabato, Jr. join us this season, as he will bring so much to this season because of Jagger’s complex character and for the obvious natural charm he brings to the screen.”
Head writer Sri Rao continues, “Antonio is a true star. We are proud that he can trace his roots to ‘GH’ and see it as befitting for him to return to Port Charles in the legendary role that helped propel his career.”
As for Rogers, Rao enthusiastically says: “I am thrilled that Tristan will be returning to reprise his iconic role, and I can guarantee fans that they will not be disappointed. Robert’s storyline will be heartfelt, funny and robust.” De Cazotte continues, “Tristan’s return to Port Charles will come with an important story for his character and for his daughter, Robin, that promises to be compelling and touching.”
Sabato originally created and played the role of Jagger Cates on ABC’s top rated daytime drama, “General Hospital.” After leaving the show in 1995, he continued work in a variety of different projects for film and television, including “Bold and the Beautiful,” “Melrose Place,” “Charmed” and “Becker,” and is currently seen in the successful summer series “Celebrity Circus.”
Rogers originally created and played the role of Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital” over two decades ago. An accomplished actor, other appearances in his acting career include feature films and television series “Opportunity Knocks,” “Family Law,” “The Wild Thornberrys,” “V.I.P.” and “Bold and the Beautiful.”
Mark your calendar for this historic soap event. The new season of “General Hospital: Night Shift” begin July 22 at 11:00 pm on SOAPnet.
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