GENERAL HOSPITAL Interview
Five Minutes With ... Sebastian Roché
— By Tom Stacy
He's only back for a short spell, but Digest caught up with the busy actor to find out what he's been up to in his time away from Port Charles — and what lies ahead for his dastardly alter ego, Jerry Jacks.
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Put Up Or Shut Up: Jerry had a lot of unfinished business with Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) at the time of his supposed death in December of 2008.
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Soap Opera Digest: So, after leaving GH, you showed up on 24.
Sebastian Roché: Yes, that actually happened before I left GH. They were kind enough to let me go for a little while and we were able to coordinate both shoots at the same time. Of course, I appeared on 24 much later, since the season started much later. It was great to be on that show. I was so excited.
Digest: Then your character got killed off, freeing you to return to GH.
Roché: Yes. It really worked out very well [laughs].
Digest: What else were you up to while you were away?
Roché: I did the new Steven Spielberg/Peter Jackson movie, The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn. I play the part of the bad guy. Surprise [laughs]. He's called Pedro. It's a motion-capture movie, the same as in Beowulf [in which Roché played Wulfgar]. They actually asked me to come back and play another part, which was quite fun. So, I also played the first mate of the unicorn called Mr. Eccles. You have to know The Adventures Of Tintin, which is a series of comic books which is unbelievably popular all over the world, except in the States. It's a bit like soccer [laughs].
Digest: Is it a coincidence that Jerry and Helena are in Port Charles at the same time?
Roché: It is interesting, isn't it [laughs]? She's wonderful. We didn't have scenes but I met her. I'm a big fan. She's a legend of the silver screen. I kept thinking, 'That's Constance Towers. Holy Mackerel!' I know my movie history and I was in awe to be in her presence. She's a legend. It's extraordinary that she continues to pop up on GH. What a lovely person. Can you tell I'm a fan of hers [laughs]?
Digest: What do you think about the possibility of Jerry and Helena being in cahoots?
Roché: Tell Bob Guza [head writer]. I would jump at the chance to play that.
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i dont know why GH dont keep sebastian. he is such a good actor,and he brightens the show up when he is on there.thanks digest for the minnie interview with sebastian!!!
I have to say, That is an interesting interview. Oh Btw When That Movie that he (sebastian) was talking about going to be in theaters?. And I Like The Haircut. It's So Cool. :-)
I miss Sebastian Roche every time Jerry Jacks is dumped by GH. And wonder why this highly- gifted actor isn't a permanent member of the cast? I know he is involved in movies and other evening telly shows but his boundless energy, talent and rugged,good-looks should be a bonus for the falling ratings of GH. Let us not forget his well-muscled body! Not all women want baby-faced boys, Mr. Guza. The plot line for Jerry Jacks was always thin and confusing. His heroics were ignored and mistakes villified. Just the dynamics of the Jacks family has never been clearly explained. Jerry and Alexis never were seen doing any more than kissing. For those who have not seen Earthsea and Odyssey 5, Sebastian is quite a lover, as well as villian, in these shows. He can equally play a sweet, gentle man. I will watch GH when Sebastian Roche is on again and not before.
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