Wil Traval Reveals He Is Jude Jacks on General Hospital

On the October 29 episode of General Hospital, actor Wil Traval confirmed that his character is named Jude Jacks. The role represents a significant surprise for Traval, as he had no knowledge of this identity when submitting his self-tape in June. He auditioned with what he described as a neutral and safe script rather than specifically targeting the part.

Traval was informed by executive producer Frank Valentini that audiences would not see what is coming from Jude Jacks. The character has been likened to a mix between a James Bond villain and a James Bond agent himself. Traval expressed excitement about joining the storied Jacks family, noting his connection spans decades of Port Charles history.

Jude Jacks is revealed as the biological father of Phoebe, who was recently adopted by Brook Lynn and Chase. While it remains unconfirmed whether Jude truly is her parent, he has a confirmed relative in town: Josslyn Jacks, his cousin and CEO of Jasper Jacks Enterprises.