Who’s coming and who’s going from General Hospital (GH)?
Are any favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the near future?
Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring or day player roles?
Are any well remembered or beloved stars from other soaps, past or present, about to join The Young and the Restless fold in surprise new parts?
Here’s the latest casting news from the ABC soap.
After five years away from the GH fold, Steve Burton resurfaces on Tuesday, September 19, as… Well, the soap’s not saying who, but he did create quite a splash and win an Outstanding Supporting Actor Daytime Emmy for his role as Jason Morgan. Burton played the character from 1995 to 2012.
Deborah Strang begins appearing as Betsy Frank, Franco’s (Roger Howarth) adoptive mother. The part was originally played by Betsy Franco, the real-life mom of original Franco, James Franco. The character last aired in 2024.
That was former Glee star Patrick Gallagher, remembered as Ken Tanaka, coach of the McKinley Titans, playing the guard at the mental hospital housing Heather on Monday, September 11.
Also debuting last week, on Tuesday, September 12, was Agnes Olech as Larisa, the woman accompanying Ava (Maura West) to the Baronski Clinic in Russia.
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General Hospital Spoilers: Alexis Intervenes as Finn Spirals
A Finntervention
Chase (Josh Swickard) filled Alexis in on Finn’s recent pursuits. It first started with a sip of champagne at his wedding. Then, it quickly progressed from there. Now, the guy is downing shots, hooking up with a woman he met at a dive bar, and arrogantly shutting friends and family out of his life. (Find out about the actors rallying together for the late Johnny Wactor here)
Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) heard Chase, and she’s following up on what she learned. Subsequently, she confronts Finn (Michael Easton). Past history tells us that this conversation won’t end well. However, Alexis has experience with what Finn is going through, addiction and all. She’ll be tougher to get rid of, which is what Chase and Elizabeth are, no doubt, counting on.
Announcements and Invitations
We’re still trying to get over the fact that Drew (Cameron Mathison — who talks about his new GSN game show here) never told Nina (Cynthia Watros) he was contemplating running for Congress, even though she was the one to introduce him to the senator. Instead, this information awkwardly revealed itself while Drew and Nina chatted with the politician. Needless to say, Nina basically gave the man her endorsement. Drew told McConkey he’ll run and, hopefully, replace his seat. According to teasers, Drew makes an announcement. If it’s not his intention to run for office, then what else could it be?
Meanwhile, Drew did promise to do something nice for Nina. He told her about the birthday party Michael (Chad Duell) is throwing for Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). Well, when the Crimson head gets a thrilling invitation, it has to be for her daughter’s shindig, right?
Suspicion and Thoughtful Introspection
Are Nina’s ears burning? Because Carly (Laura Wright — who sets the record straight on her status here) is suspicious and this time, it might not have to do anything with Sonny (Maurice Benard), Jason (Steve Burton), or even Ava (Maura West). At Willow’s party, look for Carly to question Drew’s motives for doing something nice for Nina. How much of his relationship with Nina is Drew willing to let her know?
Finally, Cody (Josh Kelly) gets food for thought. Or, in his case, more food for thought. He often needs people to advise him on the social basics of life. Like, why hasn’t he come clean about being Mac’s (John J. York — who’s about to start appearing again!) son yet? Is it because he doesn’t want to be happy, he thinks he doesn’t deserve to be happy, or he doesn’t want to be rejected or cause unnecessary family drama?
