A diabolical villain may be down, but he’s not out on General Hospital. Here’s the soap’s latest casting news for the week of August 17-21.
The Week of August 17, 2026
Although Jenz Sidwell was sent to prison for 31 years, viewers haven’t seen the last of actor Carlo Rota. His character is set to resurface soon when he gets a new cellmate. All indications point to the recently convicted Curtis (Donnell Turner).
Lynn Herring gets more screen time as Lucy Coe. The co-founder of Deception finds herself rattled by something on Tuesday, August 18.
Finn Carr is back as Rocco Falconeri. Look for Laura (Genie Francis) to make a request of her grandson on Friday, August 21. Carr recently teased trouble brewing for his character and Asher Antonyzn’s Danny.
Troy Lennon Appel resurfaces as Hudson. The Jasper Jacks Enterprises executive has scenes with Eden McCoy’s Josslyn and Rory Gibson’s Michael. Here’s everything you need to know about Appel.
Wes Ramsey continues to appear as the late Peter August. The character’s ghost keeps haunting Finola Hughes’ Anna.
On the exit front, Paige Herschell has wrapped up her run as Jacinda Bracken. The escort turned Crimson assistant left town and her boyfriend, Michael (Rory Gibson), last week, after her plan to drug Willow (Katelyn McMullen) went dangerously awry.
