General Hospital Comings and Goings: A Familiar Face Is Gone While Another One Makes A Comeback

Who’s coming and who’s going from General Hospital (GH)?

Are any favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the near future?

Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring or day player roles? Are any well remembered or beloved stars from other soaps, past or present, about to join the General Hospital fold in surprise new parts?

Here’s the latest casting news from the ABC soap.

The week of January 29, 2018
In a surprise move, Genie Francis has been sent out of town as Laura indefinitely, courtesy of a storyline ploy that has her tending to her injured grandson, Spencer (Nicolas Bechtel).

The exit was swiftly set in motion when Francis’ was dropped from contract status and approached about appearing on the soap on a recurring basis. At the moment, that doesn’t seem to be an option the actress is considering.

Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) may no longer be dating Dr. Bensch, but James DePaiva is still on the canvas. Look for the actor to be back on screen this month as he continues his run as a recurring character.

General Hospital (GH) airs weekdays on ABC. Check your local listings for air times.