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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.

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Spixie in 2025!

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Here’s hoping Aiden (Colin Cassidy) gets a love interest and or storyline in 2025!

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Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) is going to be revealed as someone’s bio-son soon, but who’s?

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Selfie time for Donnell Turner (Curtis) and Brook Kerr (Portia)!

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Clearly, we have not seen the last of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota)!

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The on-screen father/daughter combo of Rick Hearst (Ric) and Kristen Vaganos (Molly).

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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?
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: The WSB Extradites Nina After Drew Frames Her for Jack’s Disappearance

It was not a good day on the Thursday, September 17 episode of General Hospital for Nina Reeves. However, while it was not a good day for Nina, it was a good day for GH fans because of the performance (as per usual) of Daytime Emmy winner, Cynthia Watros who is at the epicenter of this leg of the story.
In story, Nina has been dragged down to the PCPD and Agent Baines (Alimi Ballard) shows Nina, and her now lawyer, Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst), evidence of Jack (Chris McKenna) Brennan’s wallet found in Nina’s car. Baines says he has enough evidence to extradite Nina immediately.
Nina loses it and fumes and cries. Baines instructs Ric to get his client to cooperate before heading into the squad room to tell Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) that Nina would be transferred to a WSB facility. Now alone with Ric, Nina tells him she is being framed. She did nothing to Jack other than have a public argument with him. Ric asks her if she can think of anyone who would frame her for Jack’s disappearance or possible murder?
After not giving Ric any thoughts as to who could be framing her, Baines returned and informs Nina she is being extradited and taken into WSB custody immediately. Just as a frantic Nina is being carted away, Ava (Maura West) has shown up at the police station and witnessed the whole thing.

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AVA LEARNS EXACTLY WHAT NINA AND WILLOW DID TO DREW
Earlier in the episode, Ava got a mouthful from Drew (Cameron Mathison). He informed her that Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Nina drugged him for months with a paralytic drug and he never had a stroke. He also informed her Willow shot him.
Ava was not surprised about Willow shooting him in the back. However, Drew told Ava that Nina tried to kill him when she pushed him into the water at the Quartermaine boathouse while he was locked in his wheelchair.
Drew admits to framing Nina with Brennan’s wallet, although Ava is upset because Nina is her friend. He then reminds Ava that Nina also gave her drugs, induced labor and stole her baby. Ava says Nina is a very different person now than she was then. A vengeful Drew wants Nina to suffer after all she did to him, plus he has a plan for taking down Willow next.
So, what do you think of Nina being taken into custody by the WSB? How will she get out of the new hell she is in? Do you think Ava will help her friend, or continue to help Drew because of their alliance to take down Sonny? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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Kelly Monaco Honors Her Late ‘General Hospital’ Co-Star Billy Miller, Sharing Letter He Wrote After Taping His Final Episode as Drew Cain

Kelly Monaco (ex-Sam McCall, General Hospital) has taken to her Instagram for the second time this week and now honors her late dear friend and General Hospital co-star, Billy Miller (ex-Drew Cain) on what would have been his 47th birthday on September 17.
In her post, Monaco wished Billy “a heavenly birthday” and shared a typewritten note from her beloved co-star after he exited General Hospital in the role of Drew Cain. The three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor played the part from 2014-2019.
Monaco wrote accompanying the photo of Billy’s letter: “He (Billy) sent me this a few years ago, after he left (the show) wanting me to post it… I didn’t/ But… I know he wanted anyone who’s ever supported his work and or got to know him as a friend to read this letter.”

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BILLY MILLER WON THREE DAYTIME EMMYS FOR HIS WORK IN SOAPS
Billy Miller was one of the most respected actors to ever grace the daytime screens for his portrayals as Richie Novack on All My Children from 2007-2008 and Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless from 2008 until 2014 and of course, his final soap stop on General Hospital. He also appeared on primetime’s Ray Donovan and Suits.
TOUCHING GOODBYE LETTER AFTER EXITING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Here now, is what Billy shared in his letter after exiting GH: “Hello, friends… With a slight air of sadness it is time to ponder what ‘goodbye’ means. However, instead of dwelling on what is gone and sure to be missed, there is another way.”
“Maybe our goodbye is really a remembrance of love felt, an appreciation for lives shared and the lifelong reminiscences that come from embraces given and received, Maybe our goodbye is an earnest hope for the brightest path forward for us all,” expressed Miller. “Maybe our goodbye is honoring growth and lessons learned.”
The beloved star added, “Now, instead of sadness, I am filled with gratitude for all your support, encouragement and every emotion shared. I cherish the journey we have taken together, Thank you for allowing me into your homes and lives. With every ounce of myself, I thank you for being you. I would be remiss in this crazy, unpredictable world we all love so much if I did not hold out the possibility that maybe our goodbye is really… until next time.”
Sadly, Billy died by suicide three years ago on September 15, 2023, just two days shy of what would have been his 43rd birthday. You can check out Kelly’s post below.
Now, share your remembrances today of Billy Miller and the touching letter he wrote after leaving General Hospital, that Kelly Monaco posted in tribute to her friend and co-star via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Chase Walks Out on Brooklyn, Anna and Valentin Share Poignant Moments as She Urges Him to Go to Carly

The Wednesday, September 16, episode of General Hospital provided the tipping points in the marriage of Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard), the case of Jack Brennan, where Agent Baines (Alimi Ballard) arrested Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros), and Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin’s (James Patrick Stuart) deep love for each other on display, even though Anna didn’t want Valentin to do anything to destroy his burgeoning relationship with Carly (Laura Wright).
Let’s take a look at what went down. First, Brook Lynn’s world is rock when Chase announced he was moving out of the Q’s. As he packed (his one duffel bag?), Brook Lynn begged him not to leave. However, no matter what solution she came up with, Chase shot her down explaining that the trust issues between them is bigger issue than her family and their love for one another.
As they talked about mistrust, Chase says that Brook Lynn lied about framing Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) despite swearing there were no more lies between them. Then, Chase reveals he had spoken to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) about a legal separation to a stunned BLQ. Chase said he had concerns if it would effect their adoption of Phoebe, which Alexis assured Chase it would not.

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Somehow, Brook Lynn manages to convince Chase to hold off on filing the legal separation paperwork. She wants him to figure out for himself if he feels their marriage is worth saving, by taking some time with it. After he leaves, Brook Lynn breaks down and cries.
THE WSB DESTROYS MINDS
In the pick-up of Tuesday’s episode, Carly (Laura Wright) shows up at Anna’s front door and finds Valentin there when he opened the door. Carly saw Anna inside and then took off.
However, Valentin is so worried for Anna and how the WSB had broken her. It’s something he understands and relates to and hates seeing the woman he loves deeply and always will, in such a state. Initially, he said they should go away together. Anna instead told Valentin to go after Carly and explain to her that he was just visiting her to take care of a friend.
Anna phoned Felicia to come sit with her, so Valentin could salvage his relationship with Carly. Once Felicia arrives, and Valentin left, Anna shared to her best friend that no one understood her better than Valentin who had seen her though the years in some of her worst moments. However, Anna says she cannot lean on him any longer, and that she would always love him. Now, it’s time for he and Carly to be together because he deserved happiness.

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Valentin heads back to Carly’s and sees her with a glass of red wine. Valentin wants to explain, but Carly wants to respect Anna’s privacy. She explains she had gone to see Anna after seeing Emma (Braedyn Bruner) and her daughter Josslyn (Eden McCoy) in a fight over Anna’s situation.
Carly fears Josslyn could one day end up like Anna. Valentin explains that Anna’s downfall was linked to Cesar Faison, so it would be unlikely that Josslyn would suffer the same fate.
In a very adult conversation, Valentin tells Carly he believes Anna will get back up from this, and land on her feet and he hoped that one day she can find some peace, just like he has now with Carly. Throughout all the scenes that played out featuring Anna, Valentin and Carly, James Patrick Stuart played it all to perfection.
YOU’RE UNDER ARREST
Finally, while Ava (Maura West) and Nina are at the Metro Court Gardens, Agent Baines shows up and handcuffs Nina for the disappearance, possible murder, of Jack Brennan. Nina screams that she did not to it while she is being dragged away which is also witnessed by her ex Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).
So, what did you think of Chase walking out on Brook Lynn? Do you hope he files separation papers and eventually gets out of Brook Lynn’s life for good, since one can assume he will be headed back Willow’s way? What did you think of the Anna/Valentin scenes? Do you hope they end up together down the road, or would like to see Valentin remain with Carly? And, now that Nina is arrested for Jack’s disapperance, will the real culprit reveal themselves? Let us know in the comment section, but first check out a preview for today’s Thursday, September 17 episode via the official GH video tease below.
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