Derek Wells (a.k.a Julian) is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. He debuted on July 30, 2013, portrayed by veteran soap actor, William deVry.
Storylines
Derek Wells is the publisher of the Port Charles Press and Crimson Magazine. He arrived in Port Charles on July 30 after threatening to take back control of Connie Falconeri's magazine, Crimson, due to the the failing performance of the Press. Upon his arrival in town, he heads to Connie's office and takes it as his own. He is constantly interrupted while he is on his cell phone by Connie's assistant Maxie Jones and Connie Falconeri. It is revealed that he is talking to Ava Jerome. Ava comes to the office and calls Mr. Wells, Julian. She is perhaps referring to Mr. Wells being the Julian Jerome of the Jerome mob family.