In only a few weeks, Scott Reeves has made the role of GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Steven Webber his own. The newest Steve is following in the footsteps of his legendary namesake, Steve Hardy, by running General Hospital as chief of staff. Reeves (ex-Jake, DAYS; ex-Ryan, Y&R) took some time to make the rounds with us.
Soap Opera Weekly: Steve’s management style has been somewhat low-key; he didn’t make a lot of changes, right?
Scott Reeves: No. He comes in, lays low and takes notes, assessing the entire operation. He sees the dynamics [of] how the doctors interact with each other and the patients. He doesn’t want to come in and play hardball. He definitely takes into account that this place has been around for quite a while. His grandfather established quite a bit of it. But he will stand up, if need be. He will step in.
Weekly: Steve being Elizabeth’s confidant is something new, isn’t it?
Reeves: Yep, it’s a fairly new relationship. This character was in town probably five years ago, and he’s definitely taken a different turn since he’s been gone. I think, actually, he and his sister have always had that type of relationship — they just haven’t seen each other in a few years. But they have had it since they were little. He’s always been kind of a father figure to his sister.
Weekly: How are you getting along with Rebecca Herbst (Liz)?
Reeves: I love Rebecca to death. She is one of my favorites. I’ve known Rebecca for quite a few years. We had immediate chemistry, because we did have a rapport before I came on the show. So it’s been really such a great deal of fun to work with a great friend.
Weekly: Did you look at the work of the last Steve (Shaun Benson, 2004-’05)?
Reeves: You know, I didn’t. I didn’t want to come in with any kind of preconceived notions. I didn’t want anything to influence my choices. I wanted to come in with a fresh perspective.
