The wait is over for General Hospital fans. A long-missing heroine finally resurfaces this week. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out who’s returning, if any newcomers are joining the show in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite actors or actresses are leaving the ABC drama.
Key Takeaways
- Kirsten Storms is set to return as Maxie Jones, marking the character’s first appearance since August 2025
- Bradford Anderson and John J. York also resurface as Spinelli and Mac, tying into ongoing family and mystery arcs
- Younger characters come back into focus as Asher Antonyzyn and Bluesy Burke return as Danny and Charlotte
- Paige Herschell reappears as Jacinda, reconnecting Michael’s romantic storyline
The Week of February 9, 2026
After several months off the canvas, Kirsten Storms returns as Maxie Jones. The actress makes her first appearance on Friday, February 12. As previously reported, Storms took a break from the soap last year to move to Tennessee and deal with a personal health issue. She made her last appearance as Maxie in August 2025.
Bradford Anderson resurfaces as Maxie’s significant other, Damian Spinelli, too. He shares emotional scenes with Kristina Wagner’s Felicia on Friday, February 13, when the pair makes a big decision.
John J. York resurfaces as Mac Scorpio. He shares key scenes with Dominic Zamprogna’s Dante, when he delivers an update on Anna’s (Finola Hughes) situation.
Lucy Herring gets more airtime as Lucy Coe. Look for the character to seek payback on Tuesday, February 10.
Two popular teens are back on the scene. Asher Antonyzyn returns as Danny Morgan, and Bluesy Burke as Charlotte Cassadine. Look for Danny to get creative on Tuesday, February 10, while Charlotte gets food for thought on Wednesday, February 11.
Paige Herschell returns as Jacinda. Michael (Rory Gibson) plans a date with his girlfriend on Friday, February 13. Herschel opened up about her time on the soap and what it’s meant to her.
