General Hospital fans, get ready for big news! Chris McKenna, who plays Jack Brennan, has officially been bumped up from recurring to contract status. The exciting announcement came during the 2025 General Hospital Fan Club Weekend, where McKenna took the stage alongside Bradford Anderson to share the news. The crowd erupted in applause as McKenna revealed that starting Monday, August 4, when the ABC soap returns from its summer filming break, he’ll be a full-time cast member.
McKenna joined the GH cast as the recast for Jack Brennan on February 4, 2025. This came after Charles Mesure, who originally brought the character to life, exited the show. Mesure first appeared as Brennan on December 1, 2023, and quickly became a fan favorite. So, it came as a surprise when he left the canvas. However, McKenna didn’t let that slow him down. Despite being on recurring status, he dove into the role and added his own gritty edge to Brennan, while still honoring the essence that Mesure established.
Since stepping into the role, Chris McKenna has truly made Brennan his own. He’s created a version of the character that’s not only complex and intense, but also more grounded and mysterious. The writing team clearly saw the potential, and now Brennan is right at the center of some major Port Charles drama.
Currently, Brennan’s storyline is heating up. He’s caught in a complicated romantic arc with none other than Carly Spencer. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. He’s also spearheading a high-stakes WSB investigation targeting PCU professor Henry “Hank” Dalton. As the head of the WSB, Brennan is pulling strings that are making serious waves — especially with Carly.
In a controversial twist, Brennan has even recruited Carly’s daughter, Josslyn Jacks, into the superspy world. That decision alone could cost him everything. Carly is fiercely protective of her daughter, and once she finds out that Brennan brought Joss into a dangerous mission, she’ll likely explode in fury.
And let’s not forget about Jason Morgan. As Sonny Corinthos’s right-hand man and Carly’s closest friend, Jason has been suspicious of Brennan from day one. He’s already on high alert, and once he learns Brennan dragged Josslyn into spy games, Jason will be ready to strike. He’s always been a protective figure in Josslyn’s life — and this might give him the green light to finally confront Brennan head-on.
So what’s next for Jack Brennan now that McKenna is on contract? With deep ties to Carly, Josslyn, the WSB, and enemies like Jason lurking, Brennan’s future is more dangerous — and exciting — than ever. General Hospital spoilers tease that the truth is going to explode soon. But the big question remains: is Brennan ready to face the wrath of Carly Spencer and Jason Morgan?
Stay tuned, GH fans. The drama’s just getting started!
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