General Hospital

News Update: Soap Vet Jason Thompson Takes A Deep Dive Into Billy Abbott

Published by
Keith Loria

Jason Thompson, who was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for playing The Young and the Restless’ troubled Billy Abbott, is longing to get back to work.

Jason Thompson: Emmy Nominee

“I really miss Billy,” Thompson told TV Insider, “and there are so many people I can’t wait to see again.”

While the word is the show will start back in production around July 6, there is still a lot that can happen between now and then.

At least Thompson can find some joy with his Emmy nod. While this is his first for playing Billy, the actor has been nominated five times before—all for his turn as Patrick Drake on General Hospital—but he has yet to take home the statue.

His story last year definitely had the kinds of oomph that Emmy voters look for. Billy has seen his life fall to pieces this past year, with a strange alternate personality (which you can tell if he starts chewing gum!) who has pushed away the love of his life, Victoria. Add to it a new job that brings him closer to longtime friend Lily Winters, and there’s definitely lots of drama in his life.

Thompson himself described the character as “damaged, full of vulnerabilities [but also full of] excitement and vitality.”

Billy lost his 7-year-old daughter in 2013, but this year those old wounds were reopened when the devious Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) returned to town—and he was the one driving the car who killed his little girl!

“Billy thought he was over certain things, but we all have those triggers,” Thompson said.

As for the Daytime Emmys, Thompson knows he’s up against some heavyweights in Days of our Lives’ Thaao Penghlis (Tony), General Hospital’s Jon Lindstrom (Ryan/Kevin), and Steve Burton (Jason) and The Bold and the Beautiful’s Thorsten Kaye (Ridge), and is looking forward to the competition—even though it’s virtual. “It’s never not nerve-wracking,” he said.

Load more...
Share
Published by
Keith Loria
Tags: General Hospital Jason Thompson Young And The Restless

Recent Posts

  • Days of Our Lives Spoilers

Days of our Lives Spoilers December 24: Kayla Worries About Stephanie

Philip and Alex give her something to worry about. Read More

31 mins ago
  • General Hospital Spoilers

General Hospital Spoilers Weekly Preview December 23-27: A Very Dramatic Port Charles Christmas

This week on GH, Port Charles celebrates Christmas with plenty of joy, love, and drama.… Read More

57 mins ago
  • Days of Our Lives Spoilers

Days of our Lives Spoilers Preview: Christmas Eve Sweetness For Steve & Kayla

They'll have a sweet, sweet Christmas. Read More

2 hours ago
  • News & Rumors

Young and the Restless Conner Floyd Pops The Question

Conner Floyd's new fiancé Carly Frei said yes. Read More

20 hours ago
  • Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers Preview December 23: Brooke Loses It On Ridge

Will Ridge find a way to smooth this over? Read More

21 hours ago
  • Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers

Weekly Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers December 23-27: Hope & Carter Celebrate; Will Demands Answers

Holiday highs and corporate lows. Read More

23 hours ago