The drama in Port Charles isn’t just happening on screen! Behind the scenes, the casting directors are hard at work, shaking things up for the fall season. From heartbreaking goodbyes to exciting new faces and the rumors that have the internet buzzing, we’ve compiled your must-read guide to the latest General Hospital casting news.
CONFIRMED IN: A New Face at General Hospital
Get ready to welcome a new doctor to the halls of GH! Actress Maria Sanchez is officially joining the cast in the contract role of Dr. Isabel Cruz. Dr. Cruz is a brilliant and ambitious cardiothoracic surgeon who is recruited by Monica Quartermaine to work on a high-profile case. But she’s not just coming to Port Charles for work. Rumor has it she has a secret connection to the Corinthos family, which is sure to cause some major drama for Sonny and his children.
CONFIRMED OUT: A Heartbreaking Goodbye
It’s time to say a sad farewell to one of Port Charles’s beloved residents. The show has confirmed that a fan-favorite character will be leaving the canvas at the end of the summer. While the show is keeping the exact details of the exit storyline under wraps, sources say it will be an emotional and heroic conclusion for the character. The good news? The door is reportedly being left open, which means we could see them return for a visit in the future.
RUMOR MILL: The Recast Everyone is Waiting For
The biggest rumor in the soap world right now revolves around the return of Lucky Spencer. As we’ve detailed in another article, the show has been dropping clue after clue. Now, insiders are whispering that the show is not just hoping to bring the character back—they are actively in the final stages of a major recast. They are reportedly looking for a well-known actor to take on the iconic role, hoping to make a huge splash for the November sweeps. While nothing is confirmed, where there’s this much smoke, there’s usually fire.
STATUS CHECK: Contract Negotiations and Character Breaks
What about the rest of the cast? We’re hearing that several key actors have recently signed new multi-year contracts, so you can rest easy knowing your favorites aren’t going anywhere. However, expect to see one or two characters take a brief break from the screen this fall. Often, this is done to accommodate an actor’s personal schedule or to give a storyline time to breathe before it ramps up again for the winter holidays.
