Jonathan Jackson (ex-Lucky) won’t be returning to
GH anytime soon. The 3-time Emmy winner currently
is in Ireland filming a major role in The Smiling
Suicide Club, a new Universal feature.
Suicide, which tells the story of three suicidal
people( one of whom is played by Jackson), is
being produced by Jim Sheridan, the director
behind such acclaimed films as My Left Foot, and
In the Name of the Father. “It’s an honor to work
with Jim Sheridan,” Jackson tells SID. “In the
Name of the Father is one of my favorite films.”
The actor jetted off to Ireland the day after he
picked up his fourth consecutive Young Star Award
(handed out by Hollywood Reporter) for his role
of Lucky on GH. (His former co-star, Amber
Tamblyn, took home the Young Actress Prize).
“I’ve always wanted to go to Ireland,” says
Jackson, adding it’s where one of his favorite
bands calls home, “It’s where U2 is from.”
Jackson will have to learn an Irish accent for
the film, which is something he’s, “always wantedto do,” he says.
Except for a three week Christmas break, Jackson
will be in Irelnad shooting the film until early
2000. In other words, GH fans, he won’t have any
time to make any pit stops in Port Charles. As a
result, Jacob Young reportedly is being
considered to take over the role of Lucky.
