Life has been pretty stressful for Rocco lately, but things were considerably more cheerful behind the scenes. When Finn Carr found out his brother Elliott had landed a guest spot on General Hospital, he celebrated. Recently, the brothers opened up and discussed Elliott’s casting, his first day on set, and the possibility of working together.
Key Takeaways
- Elliott Carr landed a guest role on GH.
- Finn Carr celebrated the casting news with an excited scream.
- Elliott played a nurse caring for Brennan.
- Elliott gained a new appreciation for the pace of soap production.
- The Carr brothers hope to work together again in the future.
Elliott Carr Joins the Family Business
Elliott told TV Insider that his opportunity came about after Executive Producer Frank Valentini learned he was an actor, too. “I think my mom may have mentioned it in passing,” Elliott said, explaining that he eventually auditioned and later received word that he had booked a role. “They wanted me to come in to do a part on the show, and I was very happy.”
Finn was a little more animated about the news. “I was pretty excited,” he admitted. “My mom got the news, and I screamed.” According to Finn, the celebration may have briefly alarmed Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) and Alexa Havins (Lulu), who were nearby running lines when the outburst occurred.
Before Elliott’s first day, Finn offered some practical advice about the fast-paced world of daytime television. “It goes really quick, and you have to be ready to act immediately,” he recalled telling his brother. Elliott took the warning seriously and said he knew he would have to bring his “A” game because there wouldn’t be much room for error.
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Brothers Hope for Another Chance
Elliott appeared as a nurse caring for Jack (Chris McKenna) and admitted that one unusual challenge was acting opposite a character who couldn’t move. He also arrived with an icebreaker built in. “I was name-dropping my brother a little bit,” he joked, noting that nearly everyone on set had wonderful things to say about Finn.
Elliott quickly learned that soap actors are built a little differently. The GH cast just shows up and gets on with it. He left with a newfound respect for the genre, but he also benefited from something money can’t buy. Finn had already spent four years making friends all over that set, so Elliott arrived to find people greeting him.
Soap careers have a funny way of sneaking up on people. Finn originally walked onto the set expecting one episode and a quick exit. Rocco is now part of one of the biggest stories in Port Charles. And if Elliott returns to Port Charles? The brothers already have ideas. Rather than playing friendly siblings, Elliott said he’d love to explore a rivalry, since that’s one thing they rarely experience in real life.
