Another new face has been added to the Port Charles canvas on General Hospital! Deadline reports that Australian actor Wil Traval has been tapped for the role of Jude, a mysterious character set to arrive starting in October.
Key Takeaways
- Wil Traval is joining General Hospital as Jude.
- Jude is described as a mysterious new character.
- Traval has several television credits, including Jessica Jones.
- He is a familiar face from both Australian and American TV.
Who Is Wil Traval?
Traval is an Australian actor best known for his work as Dr. Jack Quade on the hit Aussie hospital drama All Saints and as Will Simpson on Netflix’s superhero drama series Jessica Jones.
So while he may be new to soaps, he’s definitely no stranger to the acting world! In fact, you’ve probably spotted him on Dynasty, Grimm, Chicago P.D., Arrow, and several other hit series.
From a Strawberry Farm to Hollywood
Traval was born on a strawberry farm near Colac in Victoria, Australia, and is of Russian descent.
He graduated high school at just 16 years old, where his passion for acting truly took off as he and his friends spent their time making short films—casting himself in various roles, including a werewolf and a psychopath! Traval initially studied Media and Literature at La Trobe University before pivoting to pursue his passion at the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).
In real life, Traval married Terasa Livingstone back in 2014.
Wil Traval joins a growing list of recent additions to the ABC daytime drama—including Troy Lennon Appel as Hudson, Blythe Howard as Monet, Dean Geyer as Tristan, and more!
How do you feel about this casting news? Are you excited to see what Jude brings to Port Charles? Let us know in the comments!
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