Zack Conroy, Van Hansis and Shawn Pyfrom would all be a good fit for the role of Lucas. In November 2010, Jamey Giddens also pushed for the character's return with Hansis in the role, thinking the soap could capitalize on the actor's huge fan base from As the World Turns. Fan were thrilled by the announced of Carnes's return. Jillian Bowe said "Who Will Ryan Carnes Be Eating Out as General Hospital's Lucas?" referencing Carnes's role in the gay romantic comedy. Many expected the announcement due to heavy references of the character onscreen. With the announcement of Carnes's return, TheBacklot.com said the character's return couldn't come soon enough. Errol Lewis of Soap Opera Network commented the character's return would allow for the existing gay characters to step out of their supporting roles, and would also bring a lot of media attention to the series like the pairing of Will and Sonny did for NBC's Days of Our Lives. Instinct magazine said "Lucas's return to the hospital-based soap is just what the doctor ordered!" Greg Hernandez said Carnes's return was enough to make him watch General Hospital on the daily basis. Soaps In Depth pushed for Lucas to be paired with Felix in April 2013 and even gave the potential pairing the nickname "Lulix." References External links Lucas Jones profile Soapcentral.com General Hospital characters Adoptee characters in television Fictional gay males Television characters introduced in 1989 Fictional surgeons Fictional LGBT characters in television Male characters in television