A popular leading man is being written off General Hospital. Here’s the soap’s latest casting news for the week of August 10-14.
The Week of August 10, 2026
In a move no one saw coming, Chris McKenna is being written off the show as Jack Brennan. The actor took over the role of the WSB honcho from Charles Mesure in February 2025 and over the past year has become a front-burner leading man. Word is McKenna will be leaving this fall in explosive fashion. The character’s exit is set to leave a huge void on the canvas.
Paige Herschell gets more screen time as Jacinda Bracken this week. Look for Michael (Rory Gibson) to have an intense conversation with his girlfriend on Monday, August 10.
Michael and Willow’s (Katelyn McMullen) children are back on the Port Charles scene. Viron Weaver returns as Wiley Corinthos and Sienna Goerisch resurfaces as Amelia Corinthos on Monday, August 10.
Finn Carr gets more airtime as Rocco Falconeri. He airs on Wednesday, August 12 in scenes opposite Kayden Brenna Tokarski’s Scout. Also, look for Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) to seek out her “surrogate son” on Thursday, August 13. Carr shared a special message about a powerful scene he had with Thiebaud a couple of months back.
Also on the teen scene, Asher Antonyzyn airs as Danny Morgan, while Bluesy Burke appears as Charlotte Cassadine this week. Look for Danny to ask Charlotte for help on Friday, August 14. Antonyzyn spoke out about how much he appreciates the show’s fans.
Wes Ramsey continues to pop in as Peter August. The late character’s ghost keeps haunting Finola Hughes’ Anna.
