A handsome movie heartthrob is joining the cast of General Hospital, while a popular leading lady is returning. Here’s the ABC soap’s latest casting news.
The Week of April 20, 2026
Jonathan Bennett, best known for his role as Aaron Samuels in the 2004 film Mean Girls, is joining the soap’s cast. He’ll be playing a Port Charles newcomer named Joe Fitzpatrick. No details about the character have been disclosed yet, but the actor will be making his debut in May. Bennett is no stranger to daytime. He previously played JR Chandler on All My Children (2001 to 2002).
Good news for Finola Hughes fans. The missing-in-action Anna Devane will be resurfacing in a few weeks. The actress is currently back on set filming scenes. Chris McKenna, who portrays Jack Brennan, recently shared the news on X. Anna was last seen in February, when she entered a psychiatric clinic for treatment. Hughes weighed in about the psychological return of Faison, which led to her character’s mental crisis.
Michael James Scott appears as himself on Friday, April 24. The cameo appearance takes place when Giovanni Mazza’s Gio and Braedyn Bruner’s Emma head to New York City’s Broadway and visit the actor, who stars as Genie, backstage at Aladdin.
Andrew Hawkes continues his run as lethal WSB double agent Ross Cullum. Look for Dominic Zamprogna’s Dante to pay the character a visit on Tuesday, April 21. Hawkes explained that he built his menacing character from personal stakes, not menace.
Paige Herschell is back as Jacinda Bracken. Katelyn MacMullen’s Willow vehemently confronts the character and Rory Gibson’s Michael on Monday, April 20.
