Johnny Wactor Family Honored at Final Film Premiere One Year After Fatal Shooting

Johnny Wactor, the late General Hospital star, was honored at the premiere of his final film, Ciao, Mama, one year after his tragic death in May 2024. The movie premiered on June 24 at the Dances with Films Los Angeles festival, where his mother Scarlett and brother Lance attended and received a standing ovation from the audience. Scarlett expressed emotional sentiments about seeing Johnny's last performance, while Lance contributed by re-recording some of Johnny's lines for the film's post-production. Co-star and producer Micah Joe Parker reflected on the surreal experience of completing the film without Johnny, praising his performance and the impact he left on the cast and crew. The film follows Parker’s character Tony as he returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral, reconnecting with past relationships, with Johnny playing Tony’s childhood friend Marco. The premiere also served as a tribute to Johnny’s legacy, with proceeds from the film supporting a scholarship in his name, while the two suspects charged with Johnny’s murder await trial.