A new actor turns up in a familiar role on General Hospital this week, the result of an emergency recast. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out if any of your favorite stars from yesteryear are heading back to the soap, if any newcomers are boarding in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite actors or actresses are exiting the ABC drama.
Key Takeaways
- Patrick Scott Lewis temporarily steps in as Ezra Boyle due to weather-related travel issues affecting Daniel Cosgrove.
- The emergency recast is short-term, with Lewis previously appearing on GH in a different role.
- Nazneen Contractor returns as Justine Turner, sharing scenes with Dante and Nathan.
- Wally Kurth appears as Ned, connecting with Chase in a key moment.
- Paige Herschell reprises Jacinda as Michael opens up, while Kathleen Gati continues as Obrecht.
The Week of March 2, 2026
Patrick Scott Lewis steps into the recurring role of Congressman Ezra Boyle on Monday, March 2. The actor is subbing for Daniel Cosgrove, who was unable to report for work at the California-based soap due to East Coast storms that canceled his flight to Los Angeles. Lewis previously appeared on GH in 2024 as Mr. Thomas, a character who interacted with Jens Austin Astrup’s Kai and Tabyana Ali’s Trina. The recast is temporary.
Nazneen Contractor is back on the scene as district attorney Justine Turner. She interacts with Dominic Zamprogna’s Dante and Ryan Paevey’s Nathan on Monday, March 2. Check out some facts about the actress.
Wally Kurth pops in as Ned Quartermaine. He shares powerful scenes with Josh Swickard’s Chase on Monday, March 2.
Paige Herschell returns as Jacinda Bracken. Rory Gibson’s Michael opens up to the character on Monday, March 2. Herschel spoke out about her thoughts on the role and how it’s developed.
Kathleen Gati gets more airtime as Dr. Liesl Obrecht. She has a heart-to-heart scene with Ryan Peavy’s Nathan on Friday, March 6.
