Gregory Zarian and Maurice Benard appeared in a reel together on social media this weekend, and they seemed to connect very well. Read on to find out how the combination of the two men seems ideal for those daytime drama fans who love the duo.
The Reel On Social Media
On Saturday, Maurice (Sonny Corinthos) on General Hospital posted a reel that showed Gregory (formerly Julius) on the ABC show, standing with an arm across his shoulder. Maurice laughed and smiled and clearly felt happy with the meet-up.
The reason why he smiled on the Instagram post, was because, as he explained in his reel, they connected over mental health and their dads. According to the real-life Sonny, Gregory Zarian is an excellent storyteller. So he felt very entertained.
In his caption, the GH star reminded fans that his weekly State of Mind podcast is approaching. And Gregory will be this week’s guest.
He wrote in his caption:
@gregoryzarian came into @mbstateofmind and I was fascinated by his storytelling
I really connected with Gregory
I can’t wait for you to see it!!!
The Strong Connections
Of course, long-time viewers of daytime dramas and other TV shows know that both actors have a solid background in their stage careers. Maurice Benard and Gregory Zarian share a professional and personal bond strengthened by overlapping careers and a mutual dedication to social causes.
Both actors crossed paths in the entertainment industry, most notably on GH. Benard, as Sonny Corinthos, played his role for decades. Meanwhile, Zarian appeared in a recurring capacity. Their collaboration also happened in the ABC crime series, Castle.
Off-screen, their relationship takes similar paths with wellbeing advocacy. Most GH fans know that Maurice Benard dedicates a lot of time to mental health awareness. And, his popular State of Mind podcast nears 200K subscribers. Meanwhile, Zarian works as a certified motivational speaker. Additionally, he’s a voice against bullying.
Fans React In The Comments
The podcast episode hadn’t even happened yet, but reactions in the comments were enthusiastic about the two men. One follower wrote, “@mauricebenard and @gregoryzarian I’m so glad you two found each other! #goodpeople .”
Other reactions from the discussion included:
- Happy blessed Saturday. Looking forward to it!!
- Love you both but especially @gregoryzarian.
- I love him for talking about mental health out in the open. Everyone these days has mental health issues whether it’s as simple as anxiety or stress.
Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain) also appeared in the comments. He said, “Love these two humans,” and Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) also dropped a positive comment.
Are you unsurprised that Maurice Benard and Gregory Zarian found a deep connection when they got together on the podcast? After all, they have a lot in common. Let us know in the comments below, and come back here often for all your General Hospital cast news and updates.