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 July 3, 2017
Steve Burton is heading back to the soap. However, as has become new practice with GH, who he’ll be playing is being kept hush.
Billy Miller, of course, is currently portraying Burton’s former Port Charles alter ego, Jason Morgan. During a Facebook Live chat, Burton told fans, “I can’t wait. [General Hospital has] been my home for so long. It’s like my family there. We’re just really looking forward to reuniting.”
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James DePaiva surfaces in a mystery role, this week. DePaiva, of course, is known for his portrayal of Max on One Life to Live.
There’s a big exit on the horizon. Rebecca Budig, who plays Hayden Barnes, has gotten her pink slip and already taped her exit scenes. Budig had signed a four-year contract with the soap, last summer.
Nicolas Bechtel has wrapped up his latest run as Spencer. He shared the news on Twitter, along with a photo of himself holding balloons as he exited the studio. “Blessed with the most awesome TV family. We had a good run. See you next summer #GH,” he tweeted.
Last week, Rio Mangini was in as Josslyn’s new pal, Oscar. This week, he’s out. The teen actor landed the role of McQuaid in new Netflix show Everything Sucks! GH will recast the part.
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