4 Behind-the-Scenes Stories From Soap Opera Sets

Soap opera fans, get ready, because the drama is bubbling over! Charles Mesure has left his role as Jack Brennan on General Hospital, but don’t worry — the iconic character’s story continues with soap favorite Chris McKenna stepping into the role. Meanwhile, the show’s writers are teasing a “volatile and sexy” 2025 in Port Charles, promising twists that will keep Us on our toes.

Over on The Young and the Restless, Colleen Zenk opened up about her bittersweet exit, reflecting on her powerful but short-lived role as Jordan after a dramatic on-screen death. Then, in groundbreaking soap news, Beyond the Gates is making history as the first Black daytime drama in decades — a luxe, scandal-filled series centered on the Dupree family and their secrets inside an exclusive gated community.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.