Carly Corinthos on 'General Hospital' is about to unleash her fury! Laura Wright, the actress who embodies Carly, reveals that her character is out for blood after Jack Brennan's shocking betrayal. This isn't just a lovers' spat; it's a mother's nightmare come true, and Carly is ready to make Brennan pay. But here's where it gets controversial – will her quest for revenge put Josslyn, her daughter, in even greater danger?
For months, viewers have witnessed Carly and Brennan navigate the treacherous waters of secrecy, a necessary evil given Brennan's involvement with the World Security Bureau (WSB). However, the biggest secret of all – Brennan's recruitment of Josslyn into the WSB – has finally exploded, leaving Carly reeling. "It is utterly devastating," Laura Wright emphasizes in an exclusive interview with Soap Opera Digest, highlighting the profound impact of Brennan's actions.
The truth unraveled when Jason Morgan, Carly's devoted best friend, could no longer bear to witness Carly's misplaced trust in Brennan. After Josslyn's covert mission to Croatia, Jason felt compelled to expose Brennan's deceit. "Jason is basically like, 'I can’t handle this anymore. He’s a liar,' " Wright explains. At first, Carly refuses to believe him, dismissing the notion as absurd. "She’s like, ‘Vaughn is the WSB agent, not Josslyn,’ you know? And he’s like, ‘Carly, stop.’ And he just tells her everything and her head is literally spinning." The scenes are charged with emotion, capturing Carly's disbelief and growing horror as the truth sinks in.
What makes Brennan's betrayal so deeply personal is Carly's vulnerability regarding her children. She had confided in Brennan about the agonizing loss of her son, Morgan, and her fear of losing another child. And this is the part most people miss... Brennan knew all along that Josslyn was risking her life for the WSB, yet he kept Carly in the dark. "She’s just utterly rocked and devastated," Wright reiterates. Carly feels betrayed not only by Brennan but also by Josslyn, who didn't feel she could confide in her mother. "My daughter’s now a spy, which means every day she wakes up someone could slit her throat?" Carly's world has been shattered, leaving her feeling helpless and out of control.
Adding another layer of complexity, Carly must conceal her knowledge from both Josslyn and Brennan to protect Josslyn's cover. Jason warns her that any rash action could jeopardize Josslyn's safety. This forces Carly to engage in a dangerous game of pretense, navigating interactions with both Brennan and Josslyn while concealing her true feelings. Expect intense and emotionally charged scenes as Carly grapples with her anger and fear.
In upcoming confrontations, Carly directly confronts Brennan. "She goes to Jack and she flat-out asks, ‘I need you to promise me that if you ever think Josslyn is in danger, you’ll tell me,’ and he’s like, ‘Absolutely.’ And she just stares at him, like, ‘I cannot believe you just lied to my face.’ " This blatant deception fuels Carly's desire for revenge. As Wright playfully suggests, "I don’t think she’s gonna take it well!" This could spark differing opinions about whether Carly is overreacting or if her anger is justified.
Her interactions with Josslyn are equally fraught with tension. Carly desperately tries to elicit the truth from her daughter, sensing a growing distance between them. When Josslyn speaks fondly of her supposed "Easter Island trip" (which was actually WSB training), Carly is struck by the realization that Josslyn genuinely enjoys her secret life as a spy. "She realizes, ‘My God, my daughter loves this.’" This adds another layer of heartbreak to Carly's predicament, knowing that her daughter is pursuing something she loves but feels unable to share with her. Should Carly respect Josslyn's choices, or is it her duty as a mother to intervene, even if it means jeopardizing Josslyn's happiness?
Wright emphasizes the magnitude of the situation from Carly's perspective: "She’s a spy! It’s like, ‘When she goes away, I may never see her again and they might send her body back in pieces. And if I say anything, they could ship her off on a mission and I never see her again.’" This is not a typical mother-daughter conflict; it's a matter of life and death, and Carly feels utterly powerless to protect her child.
But make no mistake: Carly Corinthos is not one to back down. She is determined to make Brennan pay for his betrayal and protect her daughter at all costs. "Carly’s going to handle it her way. I mean, this is Carly we’re talking about!" Wright teases. While her plan remains uncertain, one thing is clear: Carly is out for revenge. "She’s like, ‘I’m taking him down and I’m going to protect my daughter.’ She’s not 100 percent sure of her plan, but she’s trying to figure it out!" Will Carly's actions ultimately save Josslyn, or will her quest for revenge have unintended consequences? What do you think Carly should do? Should she prioritize revenge on Brennan, or focus solely on protecting Josslyn, even if it means letting Brennan off the hook? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
