General Hospital
General Hospital Reveals New Cast Photos
As 2024 comes to a close, General Hospital is kicking off the new year with new cast photos of many of the returning favorites, latest additions, and main cast to freshen up the look of the series as we begin 2025.
Featured are brand new images of five-time Daytime Emmy winner, Jonathan Jackson (Lucky), beloved veteran John J. York (Mac), who returned to the series this year after his battle with two blood cancers, Michael E. Knight who is back as Martin Grey (sans southern accent), and As the World Turns favorite, Van Hansis (ex-Luke Snyder) who has taken over the role of Lucas Jones and made it his own.
In addition, there are new images of: Sawandi Wilson (Isaiah), Colin Cassidy (Aiden), Giovanni Mazza (Gio), Kristen Vaganos (Molly) and Rick Hearst (Ric), Jens Austrin Austup (Kai), Eva LaRue (Natalia), Carlo Rota (Sidwell), Kristen Storms (Maxie), Laura Wright (Carly), Donnell Turner (Curtis), Brook Kerr (Portia), Finola Hughes (Anna), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Tanisha Harper (Jordan and many more.
Take a look at a few of the other hot-off-the-press snaps of the GH cast below.
Photo: ABC
Spixie in 2025!
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Here’s hoping Aiden (Colin Cassidy) gets a love interest and or storyline in 2025!
Photo: ABC
Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) is going to be revealed as someone’s bio-son soon, but who’s?
Photo: ABC
Selfie time for Donnell Turner (Curtis) and Brook Kerr (Portia)!
Photo: ABC
Clearly, we have not seen the last of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota)!
Photo: ABC
The on-screen father/daughter combo of Rick Hearst (Ric) and Kristen Vaganos (Molly).
Photo: ABC
Sawandi Wilson is one of the most promising additions to the cast as Dr. Isaiah Gannon. Will Isaiah and Jordan (Tanisha Harper) enter into a major romance in 2025?
So, what do you think of some of the new images of the cast of GH? Who are you most excited on seeing on your screens in 2025? Let us know via the comment section below.
A lot of new faces for this pickup shoot! Was hoping we’d get some others in it, too! Maybe in early 2025 there’ll be a bigger shoot done!
Hopefully some of these make it into the opening credits. Storms is still using a photo from 6 years ago that doesn’t match the lighting/tone of the others. Burton needs an update, too.
Kirsten Storms is one of about four or five that need major updating, although, her’s is the longest-running photo that has not been changed.
Steve Burton was at the previous shoot, but they did not use his photograph.
Storms was at the previous 2-3 shoots and they didn’t use hers. That picture predates the current credit “flipping faces” format and originated in the “flying multiple character” slides.
Assume the actors get to choose if they want the updated photos to be used.
From the new shoot, the only one that looks better currently (than new) is Vaganos.
And I strongly believe the photo(s) were not used due to one specific issue, and it’s one I am not comfortable stating publicly. And actors don’t get to choose if their photos are updated; that is a decision ultimately made by Frank Valentini.
I understand the reason you are implying. And, why do you suspect that actors have no say in what photo is used?
Because, that’s not how it works at all.
I don’t watch Y&R, but recently caught their opening and it was beautiful. I love that the show still uses the original theme song and video montage of the cast as opposed. GH should go back to a similar format and bring back a revised version of the original theme song.
Love them. Looking forward to seeing them in the opening soon.What about James Patrick Stewart?
His was updated not that long ago. He also was on a break from the show in September when the photo shoot occurred.
This cartoon villain Sidwell is back? Is Ron C back as head writer too? Only this would explain GH in 2024.
He’s been back.
Oh no, are you serious?? He ruined Days. If he’s here, it’s not good news.
I was speaking about Sidwell; he’s been back already.
Carlivati hasn’t been on GH in years. Chris Van Etten is the one who was fired and then rehired three months later and is currently writing the show.
Rebecca, I’m well-aware. Again, I was speaking about Sidwell. I know the history of HW’s on this soap, thanks.
Your reply was not specific which is why a few of us thought you were referring to Carlivati.
Scott clarified that he was specifically speaking about Sidwell.
Not at the time I wrote my reply.
And A G A I N, I clarified it in response one-hour prior to YOUR comment. 😉
Not at the time I replied. Our comments both say “a day ago.” I have no idea what time you wrote you were talking about Sidwell but obviously if I’d seen that I wouldn’t have thought you were referring to Carlivati. I’m not going to debate this back and forth. It’s been clarified; your soap prowess is intact.
That sounds like a bad idea. Fired? And now he’s a writer?? Karma??
Co-writing with Elizabeth Korte.
ReRon is working on “Beyond the Gates” now, so he wouldn’t be competing with himself.
Though I don’t disagree that some of this recent out of character writing is reminiscent of his senseless garbage from 2012-2015.
The stuff playing out on Days of our Lives right now (thanks to their 9 months ahead taping schedule) is typical “end stage ReRon”. Every bit as awful as the “Fluke” story which got him fired from GH.
Sidwell was seen briefly last week sneaking into a church where Sasha was praying to my Former Employer about her baby. She apparently didn’t see him, but no doubt he will show up again soon and use this new information to his advantrage somehow. Using Sasha and her unborn child to get to Holly, most likely.
While I adore Michael Knight, I hate that his entry seems to come at the expense of Kin Shriner. Also, why is Natalia….?
As for Natalia, maybe Krissy will hire her as her bartender. Wish she’d just leave P.C.
I agree. She’s a useless character imo.
Yep
I like her. Sonny needs a new love interest and I think they’re paired well. And, I think her son will be coming to town soon and most probably will be Joss’s new love interest.
While I once liked Eva La Rue as Maria on AMC, I cannot stand Natalia. First, she was introduced as a homophobic bigot and then the writers tried to clean up the mess they made by referring to her as just “ old fashioned.” Second, she has no chemistry with Sonny. It’s clear that TPTB thought these two iconic soap stars would generate excitement but it’s been an epic thud as the two seem stiff and forced while interacting. Third, the actress has had so much work done that it has become distracting especially when she smiles. I fast forward through her scenes and luckily, she’s rarely on but that’s about to change because it looks like her son is arriving on the scene ( most likely the reason as to why they abruptly killed off Dex).
They didn’t make a mess. They were telling a story about a truth that happens in a lot of families. Not everyone was brought up to accept or understand gay people; not every parent accepts his or her gay child. This was a story about that. And though it triggered you and many others, it was realistic . And in that same story, this character grew. She got to see her daughter’s love for Kristina, she got to know Kristina, and her first-hand experience opened her eyes from what she was taught to feel or believe. The unrelenting ragging on this character from many in the gay community is beyond annoying. In real life, gay people are calling Hamas terrorists “freedom fighters” and spewing hate for Jews, but a character on a soap opera who “dares” to judge gay people is unforgivable. As a Jewish person I’d welcome an antisemite’s eyes being opened and his or her hate a thing of the past. There are former (very few I would imagine) white supremacists who once hated Jews and blacks who have changed their views when they got to know a people they judged, and feel completely differently today. Some people DO change and I for one welcome anyone who used to be a hater who isn’t anymore.
As for her looks? (Another hypocrisy you’re exposing about yourself. You’re allowed to judge the real person for her looks, but a fictional character can’t judge.) I think she looks great; the only thing that I noticed was it seemed to me she was spray tanned early on and looked three shades darker than she is. That was distracting to me. It was unnatural.
I agree that Natalia’s son is going to be arriving soon; probably a love interest for Joss. I like Natalia with Sonny. There’s something about them that works for me and actually I’d like to see more of them.
I think Rick Hearst comes at the expense of Kin Shriner. And while I always liked Scotty, I’d take Rick Lansing any day. A way more interesting character and romantic lead. “Scotty’s” been nothing but a goofball for years. He just pops in with some silly comments and an occasional court case which is never written well. Ric is much more believable and his stories much better written.
Looking forward to watching in 2025!
Ava needs a new pic
Yes Maura West (Ava) does, but she wasn’t at the pickup shoot.
I wonder why maura west wasn’t there? I surely hope they are not firing her.
No, they aren’t. It was a pick-up shoot for those missing from the last shoot/new cast members, and then some updates from those who were filming that day.
So does Felicia! I didn’t care for her current pic, or Molly’s, but I see that Molly’s has been updated! Yay!
Do not like the recast of Lucas. He’s terrible and doesn’t fit.
Many feel the opposite. Hansis is a good actor and brings a new depth to Lucas.
What does that mean, “he doesn’t fit”?
I don’t either.He comes back suddenly and we’re all expected to accept him interacting with established characters like he’s been there for years when we’ve lost cast members we’ve had long histories with.
I agree that Lucas doesn’t fit the part of a doctor and he comes back as if he never left. Speaking of never leaving, do the writers think that, we, their viewers, are so stupid to believe that Lulu came back from being in a coma for four years and almost immediately gets out of bed, steals cloths and hitches a ride to Port Charles! Really, how gullible do you think we are?!!
It’s hardly the actor’s or character’s fault that other cast members were let go. And the character of Lucas has known many of the current characters for years. Their relationships are perfectly normal for the situation.
But the cast characters aren’t the ones watching. It’s us fans. Without us, they’re is no show.
I don’t understand this response. Lucas has strong connections and history with Bobbie, Carly, Willow, Michael, Sam, Brad, Wiley and of course, Ava. And the actor has slipped seamlessly into this part without skipping a beat. He’s natural, affable and so good you DON’T see that he’s acting. I don’t get not liking him.
He’s family.
For some reason, autocorrect wants to make me use all caps when I write a certain word. I DON’T know why! It makes me sound more obnoxious than I usually do.
I love this Lucas. He fits the part so much better
No new photo of Cody , that sexy man ???
I want to see Cody and Sasha after we find out Robert isn’t her dad
Robert ran a DNA test, Yes he’s her Father
I’m not so sure. As soon as Holly found out about the test she was on the phone asking someone for a “favor”.
Looking good! So happy to have Michael Knight back on the show!
I might be uncle sunny or it could be ric ma that haha peterson
Not looking forward to 2025 as GH has been dismal in ratings, casting, and storyline in 2024. The opening sequence pics will NOT save this show. Good luck!
No more dismal than the other soaps. Y&R & B&B, which I can only watch for 10 mins.
Yes, you got that correct, all the soaps are “reaching”. Good actors, bad story lines. Earlier this year Y&R really became “stuck on stupid,” it’s not just GH.
I thought there would be an update on the opening credits of the show
New photos started appearing on the January 2 episode. Isaiah was included for the first time while Dante, Anna and Curtis had updated pics.
Hoping Isaiah is a son or at least relative of RJ Gannon from OLTL!
That would be the ultimate slap in the face to GH fans. They had the opportunity to introduce a “new” character and make him a true “legacy kid”, Thomas Hardy Jr, the grandson of Steve & Audrey, the OG lead characters of GH.
Instead they give him the name of an OLTL family. After wasting an entire decade trying to force OLTL into the middle of GH by giving their favorite pets from that show multiple failed characters.
I’m OK with the character of Isaiah, but let’s just leave him without any family for now. And assume the name is just a coincidence. Like that cop Maxie dated for a while whose last name was “Barrett” but had no apparent relation to Brenda or her family.
That would be a kick Shari. I’d definitely tune into GH for that. I’d love to see ole RJ again. He could be so funny at times, i.e. horizontal mambo. Timothy D Stickney was outstanding as that character.
I miss sam
Would much rather have Evan Hofer’s pic instead of half these people!!!
Lucky and Elizabeth!
OMG, those two sad-sacks? They never change, even hair the same. lucky needs a hair do over, like a grown up, so sick of his messy, scraggly hair.
So grown ups can’t have longer hair? guess I missed that memo for myself.
No shots of Rocco, Danny or Lulu? They are all so good and need to be featured!
They were not at the studio the day of the shoot; it was done prior to Alexa Havins Bruening’s first day on set.
Great pics! I look forward to seeing them in the new line up. Folks are right. There are a few “stinkers” in the lineup that need refreshing. Hope they get on top of that soon so that there’s consistency in the picture quality.
I don’t see Sonny listed does that mean he dies from heart attack?
I want Sasha to tell Michael that she is pregnant. I want a storyline that has him including her in his life.
Michael Knight Still looks rather yummy as a silver Fox
They need to Jackson back. He was easy on the eyes, him and Carly looked good together ❤️ .
I am beyond happy that Rick Hearst is back and surprised he’s stayed this long since he lives in New Jersey. I adore him as Rick. Hope they keep him around…
And, though I’ll admit if it turns out I’m wrong, it seems it’s been pretty obvious for months now that Gio is Brook Lynn and Dante’s son, unbeknownst to anyone but Lois.
It’s time they update the cast photos in the opening. There are a lot of actors that are not shown.
Past few shoots have not been done for the opening; I do believe this shoot was more opening-focused, though.
Portia’s dress is ugly and non-flattering.
Great photos! I wish GH would return to using video montage and updated version of the pervious theme song during the opening credits as opposed to the format they use now.
Iam waiting for Isaiah GANNON to be or not
be tied to the OLTL GANNONS??? And I am so digging him and Jordan.
Lulu?
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Josslyn Gets a Visitor in Obrecht, Chase Makes A High-Profile Arrest … But Who is it?
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, after Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) chloroformed Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati), she winds up thrown into the secret room at Wydemere with Josslyn Jacks. Now, both Obrecht and Joss are under the thumb of Cullum and Sidwell (Carlo Rota) for different reasons.
However, what will Cassius (Ryan Paevey) think of the news that his mother is being forced to finish Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) work on Faison’s final project? Cassius gets very alarmed when Sidwell informs him in the Monday, June 8 “Next on General Hospital” video teaser, that, “Locating Britt is no longer a priority.”
Meanwhile, Portia’s (Brook Kerr) baby shower is here, which could wind up in an all out war between Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). While Curtis is lawyering up with someone, Portia wants Isaiah to “just hold off for now.” Is she referring to him suing Curtis for destroying his ability to operate after injury his hand, or to stay away from the baby shower?
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KRISTINA’S PLANS
Kristina Corinthos-Davis (Kate Mansi) pays a visit to Lucas Jones (Van Hansis). It appears she drops the news of her decision to leave Port Charles to attend medical school at UCLA, which paves the way for Kate Mansi’s upcoming exit. When talking with Lucas she says, “A lot of people are going to be surprised by this.“ Is it that she wants to become a doctor, or is something else also going on?
By week’s end Chase (Josh Swickard) is going to make a major arrest! Who gets hand-cuffed and taken to the PCPD? Is it Sidwell, who Lucas was trying to set-up or someone else? Stay tuned.
Now below, check out the official GH spoilers for the week of June 8-12.
MONDAY, JUNE 8
Laura relishes her victory. Jossyn’s days may be numbered. Kristina issues a request. Curtis seeks Alexis’ help. Kai worries about Trina.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
“Nathan” makes a major confession. Portia’s baby shower is a tense affair. Sidwell is on the warpath. Willow is blindsided. Brook Lynn issues an apology.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
Carly takes action. Trina makes a bold decision. Dante gets bad news. Willow receives a tempting offer. Curtis and Portia clash.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Valentin cautions Carly. Ava has a guilty conscience. Sonny is taken by surprise. Nina checks in on “Nathan.” Cody scores points with Molly. Danny and Charlotte make a plan.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Ethan weighs his options. Tracy has harsh words for Willow. Brook Lynn seeks Sonny’s aid. Chase makes a high-profile arrest. Alexis is persuasive.
You can check out the General Hospital preview video for the Monday, June 8 episode below.
Now weigh-in: Will Josslyn and Obrecht work together to escape Wyndemere? Who is Chase going to arrest? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Cullum Kidnaps Obrecht as Britt’s Replacement to Finish Faison’s Final Project
WSB director Ross Cullum is truly as despicable villain as they come, and played with steely intensity by Andrew Hawkes. For the double agents latest crime, you need to look no further than the Friday, June 5 cliffhanger of General Hospital, where in the episode’s final moments he sneaks up on an unassuming Dr. Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) after hiding in the back seat of her car.
Next, he chloroforms her with his intent clear. He plans on forcing her to finish the last leg of Faison’s final project at Wyndemere, since her daughter Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) left town with Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) in tow to get away from Cullum!
In what led to the kidnapping, Cullum had a terse conversation with his business associate and co-conspirator on the project, Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). It is Sidwell who is preoccupied with wanting to bring Marco’s killer to justice (not knowing it’s the man right in front of him!). Sidwell told Cullum if bringing Marco’s killer to justice wasn’t a priority for the WSB director, then why should protecting Cullum be a priority for him?
SIDWELL VS. CULLUM
The two finally put aside their differences as they have to complete Faison’s final project for it will be highly lucrative for them, useful for their mutual gains, and groundbreaking. In order to do that they need a great mind with a scientific background to finish it up and get them to the finish line since Britt as disappeared.
Later, outside of “General Hospital,” Obrecht is headed back to her car after searching Britt’s office for any clues as to the whereabouts of her daughter. But when she got in the car to drive away, that’s when the aforementioned Cullum strikes!
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BROOK LYNN GETS ADVICE FROM A FORMER ADULTERESS
In other key developments, after Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) keeps inserting herself into Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) life, all with the seeming pretense to pay back Chase for helping her clear her name at the trial, and standing by her, she brings good news in person about baby Phoebe’s adoption to Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) law office to Chase. Once Brook Lynn heard Chase was on her away over with paperwork, she decided to hightail it out of there for an “emergency” appointment for Deception.
As we come to find out, Brook Lynn meets up with Lucy (Lynn Herring) at the Metro Court pool, She then proceeds to inform Lucy about Willow sniffing around he husband. Lucy says she knows a thing or two about being an adulteress. Brook Lynn wants Lucy to help her send a clear message to Willow to stay away from her husband, or else!
Now below, check out the scenes before Obrecht was kidnapped where she visited Willow, Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) and suspects Willow is up to no good.
Then let us know, with Lucy taking Brook Lynn under her wing, what plot do you think the two will come up with against Willow? What do you think will happen to Obrecht? With Lucas also at Wyndemere trying to bait Sidwell into an attempted murder charge, will he winds up thrown in the secret room with Josslyn? Share your thoughts and theories on the latest GH via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
2026 SDSA TV Award Nominations: All Five Daytime Dramas Score in Best Achievement in Set Decoration
The Set Decorators Society of America has revealed its nominations for 2025-26 SDSA Awards for Television, which recognizes the work of the set decoration and production designers in primetime, streaming and daytime series.
This year, all five soap operas: Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless all received nominations in the Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Daytime Series category.
In its official SDSA rule book, to qualify for the category of a Daytime Series, which includes daytime dramas, daytime talk shows, daytime game shows, and daytime children’s programming, all episodes must air before 6:00pm and must have a credited Set Decorator. For daytime dramas, the content must contain multiple plotlines that are carried over from episode to episode.
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WHICH EPISODES CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPETITION?
The eligibility year for episodes runs June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. Founded in 1993, the SDSA is an international nonprofit professional association dedicated to promoting excellence and preserving the legacy of the art of set decoration in motion pictures and television.
Several popular primetime and streaming titles that have wrapped their final seasons also received nods including Euphoria, Stranger Things, Hacks, Outlander, and The Boys. Popular titles such as Bridgerton.
Take a look below at the nominated scenic design teams from your favorite soaps:
Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Daytime Series
Beyond The Gates: Set Decoration by Cynthia Slagter with Production Design by Bruton Jones
The Bold and the Beautiful: Set Decoration by Prim Rosales, Beth Wooke, Prerna Chawla, Charlotte Garnell, Chelsea Mondelli, Michelle Hall, & Linda Louise Sheets with Production Design by Lou A. Trabbie III
Days of Our Lives: Set Decoration by Adele Caine & Sarah Holmes with Production Design by Tom Early & Dan Olexiewicz
General Hospital: Set Decoration by Jennifer Elliot with Production Design by Andrew Evashchen
The Young and the Restless: Set Decoration by Jennifer Haybach, Justine Mercado, Maria Dirolf, & Monica Lowe with Production Design by David Hoffmann
So, which soap opera from the calendar year of basically June of 2025 to a week ago in 2026, do you think has had the best looking sets? Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, or The Young and the Restless? Make you pick and drop it in the comment section below.
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