General HospitalComings & Goings

Updated: October 21: Soaps.com can confirm that Jessica Tuck will make another General Hospital return as Cassandra Pierce during the week of November 4.

Back on September 13, we reported that Jessica Tuck will return to General Hospital the week of September 16 when Cassandra Pierce turns up in Port Charles. On July 30 Soaps.com reported that Jessica Tuck confirmed her return to General Hospital and her first airdate is Wednesday July 31. Soaps.com readers and General Hospital viewers have noted the recent mentions of Cassandra, who was last seen on August 24, 2018 when Cassandra was driven away in a car, accompanied by a mysterious man brandishing a ring with the Cassadine Crest. The news of Tuck’s return was first reported by TV Insider.

– Dustin Cushman

Tamara Braun’s days at General Hospital as Dr. Kim Nero may be numbered. Braun returned to General Hospital in November of 2017, as previously reported by Soaps.com. She previously played Carly Corinthos on the show from 2001 until 2005. Daytime Confidential reported that the actress has taped her final scenes and the show, and has not been replaced, indicating Kim Nero might be headed out of Port Charles. With the death of her son Oscar (Garren Stitt) and the exit of the real Drew Cain (Billy Miller), there is little keeping the doctor in town. Soaps.com will continue to monitor this developing story.

– Dustin Cushman

Nawal Bengholam begins airing on General Hospital as Roz on October 14. As detailed in Soaps.com’s General Hospital spoilers, she’s a mysterious woman that Peter (Wes Ramsey) meets with and tasks an important assignment to. Bengholam, a Moroccan born actress and producer, has previously appeared as Dr. Miller on The Young and the Restless in 2016, and Tawny on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2014.

– Dustin Cushman

Soaps.com was excited to see photos posted by General Hospital’s Leslie Charleson (Monica), along with her former co-star Brad Maule captioned, “Look who was on the show today! Brad Maule! So good to see my old pal!” The post (to the right) has since been removed from the actress’ social media… Fans will remember Maule for playing Dr. Anthony ‘Tony’ Jones from 1984 to 2006. Though the character died on February 10, 2006 from a rare strain of encephalitis, could Maule have stopped by the ABC Studios to tape scenes for flashbacks involving Monica, Bobbie or Lucas – since Jackie Zeman and Ryan Carnes were in Charleson’s photos as well? Soaps.com has reached out to ABC. Stay tuned, as we’ll update readers should the actor be making a future appearance on the soap opera.

– Amy Mistretta

Soaps.com can reveal that infants Ella and Emma Hulen have been cast as Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Carly’s (Laura Wright) newborn daughter Donna Corinthos on General Hospital. The character’s name was chosen to honor the late head of the make-up and hair department, Donna Messina. The twins debuted on the September 30 episode in which Carly went into premature labor.

#GH casting news – Ella and Emma Hulen are playing Donna Corinthos pic.twitter.com/jo6JVKzB4d

— Starkidz staff (@Star_Kidz) September 30, 2019

– Dustin Cushman

Updated September 27: Coby Ryan McLaughlin’s run on General Hospital as Shiloh Archer came to an end on September 26, as detailed in Soaps.com’s recap in which Sam shot Shiloh in the back. However this being General Hospital, one can’t be certain he won’t pop up as a ghost from time to time.

On September 20 Soaps.com revealed that Coby Ryan McLaughlin is departing General Hospital as Shiloh Archer. The actor revealed the news initially on the podcast You May Have Seen with Brian Lafontaine, and later in an Instagram story on his personal account. In the story the actor states, “Hey guys, I just want to give a shoutout to everybody that made the experience I had on General Hospital so absolutely incredible. Um, I’ve never been involved in a show like that before and I’ve never seen such incredible fans. You guys are truly amazing. I had an incredible time and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me feel so welcome even if you wanted to f’in hate me and it’s true, he was a pretty despicable guy, but I’m, I’m glad I got to have the experience. I am glad I got to reach out to meet some of you and, hey man, onward and upward. I hope all is well with everyone out there and uh, I’ll see y’all around.” Soaps.com will keep viewers informed on McLaughlin’s last airdate when it’s made available. You can listen to the podcast featuring the actor below, but please note it contains language some might find offensive.

– Dustin Cushman

Updated September 27: While Michael E. Knight won’t be reprising the role of Tad Martin when he joins General Hospital on September 30, his character will be named Martin as a nod to his previous All My Children role. Before he begins airing, read Soaps.com’s article 15 things to know about Michael E. Knight.

Updated September 18: Soaps.com readers can expect to see All My Children actor Michael E. Knight on General Hospital beginning Monday September 30. Entertainment Weekly has learned that Knight started filming General Hospital scenes on Tuesday September 10 but will not play his Pine Valley character, Tad Martin – rather one who will get involved in all kinds of shenanigans and dresses in business attire. Head writer Chris Van Etten shared, “There are a number of people in Port Charles who are in trouble and his character will have an impact on how their stories are solved or further complicated.” Look for Knight’s character to cross paths with James Patrick Stuart (Valentine Cassadine).

On August 20, we reported Michael E. Knight, who many Soaps.com readers may know for playing Tad Martin on All My Children from 1982 until 2011, is joining General Hospital in an unnamed role, Soap Opera Digest is reporting. He recently played Dr. Simon Neville on Young and the Restless from 2015 until 2016, and his character of Tad crossed over to One Life to Live from 2002 until 2005. Soaps.com will keep you updated when a first airdate and character information is made available.

– Dustin Cushman/Amy Mistretta

Child actors Kyler and Caleb Ends took over the role of James West on General Hospital as of August 30, according to Star Kidz. For Soaps.com readers who were unaware, the part of James, the son of the late Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) and Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms), was last played by the Marciano twins.

– Candace Young

#GH Casting News – Caleb and Kyler Ends took over the role of James in the August 30th episode pic.twitter.com/WaHthCEapb

— Starkidz staff (@Star_Kidz) September 25, 2019

Soaps.com has learned that Brian Gross has been playing Peter’s henchman Bryce on General Hospital since September 18. Peter August (Wes Ramsey) hired him to not only take care of Andre Maddox (Anthony Montgomery) but also to take out Shiloh (Coby Ryan McLaughlin). Gross previously appeared on the television shows Saving Grace, 2 Broke Girls and the film Dream Killer.

– Dustin Cushman

Updated September 13: Soaps.com readers can expect to see Bradford Anderson return to General Hospital the week of September 16 to help his old friends Jason (Steve Burton) and Sam (Kelly Monaco).

On January 25, Soaps.com reported that in Wednesday’s recap of General Hospital, Bradford Anderson made a brief appearance as Damian Spinelli when Sam called him for some hacking assistance. Expect to see the Jackal pop up again the week of January 28. Anderson made several GH appearances last year in June and September.

– Dustin Cushman