General Hospital Reveals Shocking Truth About Drew Cain’s Shooter

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The mystery of who shot Drew Cain on General Hospital has been solved, and the actor involved is now sharing details. Cameron Mathison, who has played Drew since 2021, is familiar with dramatic storylines – he previously starred on All My Children and his character has even been shot before, this time twice in the back.

Okay, soap opera fans, prepare yourselves! As a longtime viewer, I have to say, General Hospital just delivered a massive twist. After months of speculation, they finally unmasked the shooter during the January 8th episode – it was Willow Cain, Drew’s wife! I recently spoke with Katelyn MacMullen, the actress who plays Willow, and she shared some fascinating insights with TV Insider about how this shocking reveal came to be and what it means for her character.

Honestly, as a big fan of the show, I was shocked to learn that even the cast was kept in the dark about key plot points! Apparently, poor MacMullen – who plays Willow – only discovered she was the shooter about a week and a half before they actually filmed those flashback scenes during the trial. It’s crazy to think they didn’t tell him sooner, especially with such a huge reveal!

The actress said she was both surprised and excited by the reveal, particularly because it explained why Willow shot Drew. The cast, like the fans, had been guessing about it for months and constantly shared their theories.

I learned about the flashback scenes roughly ten days before we filmed them. While it was a bit unexpected, the rest of the cast and I were all eager to discover who was responsible, so finding out it was Willow was actually exciting. It gave us something to work with as we explored her motivations.

While MacMullen and her fellow actors were kept in the dark, she suspected something about Willow’s character. This allowed her to subtly hint at hidden truths, creating a performance that kept audiences guessing about what she knew.

Before finding out the truth, I had a feeling Willow might be involved, but I wasn’t certain. It was interesting to explore that uncertainty – playing with the possibility that she was the shooter, or that she wasn’t. Once I learned she was the one who shot, the focus shifted to her struggle to survive.

The scene where Willow shot Drew has allowed actress Kelly MacMullen to showcase her range and acting skills, something she hasn’t been able to do on General Hospital before. It’s been a chance to explore a completely new and dramatic side of her character.

Many soap opera characters are fascinating because they aren’t simply good or bad, and Willow is now showing that same complexity. As actor MacMullen explained, “It’s been great to watch her go through both the best and worst times in her life.”

It’s interesting to see how people naturally shift between feeling like the good guy and the bad guy in their own lives. After playing this character for almost eight years, I’ve really gotten to explore those ups and downs with her, experiencing both her greatest triumphs and her most difficult moments. It’s been tough at times, but also a really unique opportunity to play a character for so long and show all sides of her personality – the best and the worst.

It felt pretty clear from the start that Willow was the shooter, and that’s actually what’s interesting. The show had plenty of opportunities to mislead viewers and create more suspense, but revealing it was Willow is a bold choice.

As MacMullen pointed out, it’s unusual for a suspect to unexpectedly confess, but in this case, one of their main suspects actually confirmed their involvement – which he found particularly noteworthy.

It’s not uncommon for an unexpected person to become a suspect in a case, and for people to be surprised. But what was really notable here was that investigators actually confirmed one of their top suspects was involved, and the method they used to do so was quite intriguing.

Regarding the shooting, MacMullen believes Willow felt she had no other option but to shoot Drew. This is because she was deeply upset and struggling emotionally after losing custody of her children.

Looking back, I saw that Drew wasn’t making things better – he was actually making them worse. It became clear to me that he was deliberately keeping me cut off and feeling helpless, and I realized it was all about control. Getting away from him felt like the only way for me to reclaim my life and finally be reunited with my children. It was about taking back my power.

It seemed like she felt trapped and didn’t see any other options. She’s clearly been under a lot of emotional stress and isn’t sure who she can rely on. She was repeatedly told she needed to do certain things to regain custody of her children, but each attempt failed.

Even though the plot on General Hospital is full of shocking twists and drama, some of the actors are finding ways to lighten the mood. As one actor, MacMullen, shared, people on set have jokingly started calling each other nicknames, like ‘What’s up, Killer?’

People have started playfully calling me ‘Killer,’ which is all in good fun and helps keep things lighthearted. I really enjoy how many different angles and unexpected turns this whole situation has. It’s been a lot of fun to talk about, joke about, and now actually experience together – it’s a wild and enjoyable ride for everyone involved.

She’s a mix of shock and resolve. A lot of bottled-up frustration has finally surfaced, and it’s fascinating to see how the story has unfolded in so many unexpected ways. I’m really looking forward to seeing what happens next – the possibilities feel limitless.

Regarding what’s next for the characters on General Hospital, particularly Willow after her secret was revealed, actress MacMullen said there are “endless possibilities.” Like the fans, she’s excited to see how the story unfolds.

General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC.

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2026-01-10 01:50