Charles Mesure Out, Chris McKenna In As Brennan

General Hospital recast the role of Brennan. Charles Mesure is out, and actor Chris McKenna will take over the role. This move comes as a surprise, considering how well-liked Mesure is in the role of Brennan.

Casting Shakeup

Soap Opera Digest reported the GH casting news. “Charles Mesure opted to exit the role of Brennan. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” a GH spokesperson told the outlet.

Mesure debuted as Jack Brennan on December 1, 2023, and he’s portrayed the character ever since. Thursday, January 30 was Measure’s last airdate. Soap veteran Chris McKenna (Joey, One Life to Live; Mark, The Young and the Restless; Dr. Hayden, The Bold and the Beautiful) takes over the role. His first airdate is Tuesday, February 4.

It’s unclear what’s next for Mesure. In the past few years, he’s had small appearances in the television series We Have Many Skills, Below Deck Deceipt, and Gotham Knights.

In recent years, McKenna has wracked up several credits, including NCIS, Suitable Flesh, The Blacklist, Chicago Fire, Truth Be Told, and Good Trouble. The last time he was on a soap was one episode of B&B in 2016. His role at Y&R ended in 2015.

Currently, Brennan is involved in a slow-burn courtship with Carly (Laura Wright). The two certainly have chemistry. It’s unclear if this will continue when McKenna takes over. However, McKenna has a long history in daytime that started when he was 12, so it’s possible that the storyline might continue headed that way.

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