Former General Hospital star Evan Hofer is making his return to television in a big way. After his dramatic exit from the ABC daytime soap, the actor has landed an exciting new primetime opportunity. Fans won’t have to wait long to see him back on screen, as his latest role airs this week.
Key Takeaways
- Evan Hofer appears in the February 26 episode of 9-1-1: Nashville titled “Don Begins.”
- Hofer debuted as Dex on General Hospital in 2022, where his character was ultimately killed by Cyrus.
- Fellow daytime alum Hunter King also guest stars in flashback scenes.
From Death To Life
Hofer will appear this week in a guest role on 9-1-1: Nashville. The actor teased his latest project by sharing a photo on Instagram posing next to an outdoor promotional display for the ABC series. Alongside the image, he wrote, “Watch 9-1-1: Nashville Thursday Night? Love, E.”
The episode airs Thursday, February 26, at 9:00 p.m. ET on ABC. Viewers who miss the live broadcast can stream it on Hulu beginning the following day.
Titled “Don Begins,” the episode dives deep into firefighter Captain Don Hart’s (Chris O’Donnell) past. Through flashbacks, viewers will learn how a devastating house fire changed the trajectory of his life. The hour will also explore how Don met both his ex-girlfriend, Dixie, and his current wife, Blythe.
Meanwhile, the team at Station 113 of the Nashville Fire Department faces high-stakes action in the present day as they race to rescue a cyclist pinned to a tree after being struck by a car — the kind of intense emergency storyline the franchise is known for.
While details about Hofer’s character are being kept under wraps, the episode also features a familiar face for daytime fans. Hunter King (ex-Summer, The Young and the Restless) appears in flashbacks as the younger version of Jessica Capshaw’s Blythe Hart, opposite Ben Winchell’s Don.
From Port Charles to Primetime
Hofer made his daytime debut as GH’s Dex in May 2022. Initially introduced as an ally to Michael Corinthos (then played by Chad Duell) in a risky plan to take down Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), Dex quickly found himself in over his head.
Things became even more complicated when he fell in love with Michael’s younger sister, Josslyn. Over time, Dex attempted to build a more legitimate life for himself, eventually becoming a police officer. However, his journey was cut short when the villainous Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) murdered him, bringing a dramatic end to the fan-favorite character.
Now, Hofer’s primetime appearance marks an exciting new chapter for the actor following his Port Charles exit. With 9-1-1: Nashville delivering emotional backstory and edge-of-your-seat rescues, this guest spot puts him squarely in the middle of another high-intensity drama.
Daytime fans will no doubt be tuning in to catch a glimpse of Hofer in his latest role — and to see what this next career move signals for the rising star. The actor loved meeting the fans, and we hope you will be tuning in!
