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‘General Hospital’ Spencer Cassadine Recast Buzz: Costa D’Angelo Responds to Fans Wanting Him To Take On the Role
Costa D’Angelo is currently starring in season 3 of Hulu’s Tell Me Lies in his breakthrough role of the brooding anti-hero, Alex. The 25-year-old was born in Australia and is of Italian-Australian decent.
Tell Me Lies is based on Carola Lovering’s novel that follows the eight-year, toxic relationship between Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White). Costa D’Angelo’s Alex is a psychology grad student and part-time drug dealer who has a complicated past with Bree (Cat Missal). Although he initially comes off as aloof and borderline rude, it quickly becomes clear that there are hidden depths to him which includes trauma. Alex’s backstory is shaped by foster care and abuse which drives nearly every decision he makes.
While Tell Me Lies current season 3 is currently streaming with new episodes dropping each week, reports indicate that a season 4 is not looking good, and that could be news to General Hospital fans ears, some of which, have been captivated by D’Angelo’s essence, and believe he would make a great fit for a recast Spencer Cassadine, previously played by Nicholas Alexander Chavez.

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In a new interview with The TV Cave, D’Angelo addresses the possibility of coming to the ABC soap opera, and if he has heard the online fervor. Costa responded, “I have seen it,” with a smile on his face. The young star added, “Tell the General Hospital fans I love them and I see them. So hopefully one day I can make their dreams come true.”
D’Angelo is no stranger to soaps having played the role of Eden Shaw in the beloved Australian soap opera, Neighbours. He appeared on the series from October 2023 through February 2024.
The last time GH viewers saw Spencer Cassadine alive was back on the January 31, 2024 episode of the ABC soap opera. In story, Spencer and Esme Prince (Avery Pohl) went overboard while he was trying to save the love of his life Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali). Spencer got injected by a drug from Esme, and tried to fight her off, but they both plummeted into the steely waters below and are both presumed dead.
Nicholas Alexander Chavez played the young adult version of Spencer from 2021-2024 and picked up the his first Emmy in the Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 2022. He later went on to star as Lyle Menendez in Ryan Murphy’s limited series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
So, is it time for Spencer to come home and be alive and well? Would you be down fo Costa D’Angelo to take on the role? Share your thoughts via the comment section. You can check out Costa in some scenes from ‘Tell Me Lies’ below.
Visually, I could see him as Spencer, but I haven’t a clue what he’s done.
Turns out I do! He was Eden on Neighbours, so this could be a real solid reset for Spencer.
I can see it. He was great on Neighbours!
At first glance (and before reading his name), I mistook him for Maurice’s son.
I thought the same thing. And, in that case he would even be more miscast. I have no idea who Costa D’Angelo is and don’t know his work but the picture alone I don’t see Spencer.
Why would that be another reason for a miscast? I don’t understand why some here are being so close minded about a Spencer recast. Nicholas Chavez is not coming back, and Spencer needs to come back to the canvas. From what I’ve seen and heard, this young man might be a perfect Spencer recast.
Need someone dark and sexy with character this kid looks too young
Costa is 25 and Nicholas is 26. I found headshots of each and created a side by side collage. They could be brothers. If you’re using just one photo upon which to base your opinion, that is very limiting. Google images of him. There are plenty dark and sexy pics of him.
I think some are forgetting that while Chavez’s Spencer was dark and handsome, he was also comically oafish and clumsy. That’s what made him sympathetic and lovable. Tough shoes to fill for sure but it looks like this kid could do it. I hope Tyger cast him, and I also hope viewers give him a chance. Look at the successful recasts of Molly and Emma.
Oops. Closed, not close.
I disagree. I found headshots of each of them. Created a side by side collage and they definitely look like they could be siblings, if not fraternal twins. Costa is 25 and Nicholas is 26.
he looks kinda like him.
the look is not enough, don’t see Spencer in him
Give the kid a chance!
I don’t see him as Spencer. I want the last Spencer back. I can’t stand Trina’s new bf. They just don’t have the chemistry of Trina and Spencer. Bring him back, please!
He looks like a younger version of Maurice Bernard.
Yes he does like his son who has been on the show
“….Alex is a psychology grad student and part-time drug dealer…”????????? I wonder what the character’s career goals are? I am so old.
Why not have him come as Morgan ???
If they wanted to bring back Morgan, they would ask Bryan Craig. Sonny’s got too many offspring on the canvas already.
Jason will be back soon. They don’t need to replace him. Bite your tongue. I don’t want to lose Steve Burton again.
Huh? Who said anything about replacing Steve Burton?
No only the real Morgan can play that role and he is available by the way GH just aint called him.
There is no such thing as the “real Morgan.” You must be referring to Bryan Craig, and trust me, he can easily be replaced. He wasn’t that good.
I would prefer that they bring Nicholas Chavez back. He was great but as things go, there’s always a change. I don’t know anything about D’Angelo. It’s always hard to see someone else playing a role that you’ve been accustomed to seen forever, but change has to come one way or another. Why can’t they bring Chavez back?
Because Chavez has moved on to MUCH bigger (not always better) things.
Ok since he cannot come back then yes I definitely think they should bring this new young man to general hospital. I think he would be a good fit
Ok since he has moved on bring this young man on G H I think he would be great for the part
Loyal fan of GH for years
I also would have Chavez to come back
Why can’t they bring Chavez back?
Because he doesn’t want to come back and has made that pretty clear?
I want Chavez to come back. He was Spencer Cassadine. ❣️
I would love for him to play Spencer if the character is coming back. I vote yes.
Why not, I think he will make a good Spencer…thats what acting is all about, sometimes you have to give a person a chance to see what they are all about.
I LOVE him in Tell Me Lies! I’d welcome hom as Spencer on GH for sure.
Me too!
Please bring back the real Nicholas Cassidine. Find him and bring him back. Maybe he can get his island home from Sidewell (that crook).
No !
Yes!
I think Nichols looks better as Spencer so bring him back and leave Esme in the water.
Why do people keep repeating this silliness? Chavez left. He doesn’t want to come back. Geez, people, get real.
On a soap no one is ever really dead
It would be great to have Spencer’s character back on gh…yes!!!
Yes bring back Spencer’s character to gh…yo…youngsters…replacing characters on all past soaps has always, always been the norm…this is not new…
He’s very cute and would probably make a good fit for Trina
Bring back the original Spencer.
No like the old spencer
I didn’t think Nicholas Chavez’s Spencer could be recasted. But looking at the pictures featured and the descriptions of De Angelo’s acting style, I think he might be able to pull it off.
Well, if the role does return, it is likely to be a recast. Also, “recasted” is not a word, jsyk.
My sincere apologies. I took a liberty for the sake of conversational flow by changing “recast” to “recasted.” While it may bend the rules, language evolves precisely because people are willing to stretch it. English is, after all, a living, breathing organism. Anyway, unless you’re an anal retentive nitpicker, it’s unimportant.
In addition, you missed my point. Of course, it would be a recast if Spencer returned, played by an actor who is not Nicholas Chavez. My point is, I always thought that Chavez’s shoes would be very large, if not impossible, to fill. From what I have seen and heard about D’Angelo, I think he is the actor who could actually pull this off. I hope it happens.
I’d rather get or try to get Nicholas back he’s great. But I’m willing to give him a chance. It’s time for Trina to get on with her life.
No recast leave him dead if your going to recast
This guy is nice looking enough. My point is bring Spencer back! He should have been recast by now! Chavez has no intention of returning! Look at how well the Michael recast and Lulu recast are doing! Spencer is a vital character on the GH canvas ! If not this guy find a look alike somewhere! Chavez was not the 1st Spencer nor should he be the last! Recast ASAP!
I want Nicholas Chavez back as Spencer & Sydney Mikayla back as Trina. Nothing like the originals.
Except Sydney Mikayla is not even the original Trina, nor was Nicholas Alexander Chavez; neither are coming back.
No way don’t replace the original with a weak imposter.
Yes I think he would be great as Spencer. Just don’t bring Esme back!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE
Unfortunately< i think the return of Esme is already planned. it can’t be a coincidence that Kevin took “Ace” to Ireland. Where Esme’s nanny (who practically raised her) happens to live.
Esme showing up in ireland just in time for St. Patrick’s Day might be the answer to some “filler stories” they can bring in to compensate for the temproary loss of Jason.
No no Nicholas Chavez is Spencer
O heck no I want the other Spencer he’s the one with the chemistry with Trina so GH writers plz listen to the fans and the viewers give us what we want
But the writers don’t hire the actors. And Nicholas Chavez is not interested in coming back right now. So viewers need to move on and either be willing to have a new actor or give up on the role. They can’t force Nicholas Chavez back, it’s his life.
Hi,
Loved Nicholas Chavez in Monsters, started watching GH loved him here too.
I met him last year- so nice and kind.
I have been waiting for Spencer to return to General Hospital but I want the actor who truly nailed it Nicholas Alexander ChavezHe is the one who needs to come back and claim his live Trina PLEASE!!!
Demi Moore, John Stamos, and Ricky Martin aren’t returning either.
No want spencer cascadine
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Britt and Rocco Say Their Goodbyes, Then She Gets Arrested; Anna Reveals “Nathan West” is an Imposter

On the Friday, June 26 episode of General Hospital, emotional moments, a new duo on the run, the end of the line for Britt and an eye-opening moment between Anna and Felicia were the order of the day. Let’s take a look at what went down, but first let’s give a round of applause for Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) and Finn Carr (Rocco) on their goodbye scenes.
In the story, Rocco insists to his parents, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu (Alexa Havins) that he wouldn’t leave Tortola without Britt. Dante is getting impatient because Britt brought all the trouble in recent months to his son. They need to protect him and they can’t if he stays with Britt. Lulu tells Britt she is the only one who can do the right thing, right now.
Britt explained it is too dangerous for Rocco to stay with her. She was very selfish and made a lot of terrible decisions along the way and Cullum is tracking her down because she did not finish the project he enlisted her for. She convinces Rocco to go with his parents and gives him a little token of something that reminded her of when he was a baby which is a bottle to blow bubbles with.

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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Rocco makes Britt promise to take her medication to ward off her Huntington’s disease symptoms and to keep changing locations so she is not caught. The two share a final hug as both are in tears. Dante makes a call. While in the car ready to leave Britt behind, Rocco says he will never forgive himself is something happened to Britt.
Back inside, Britt is ready to inject herself with her medication but is unaware that Cullum has now tainted it with poison! But she is saved from that, when two police officers burst through the door to arrest her for kidnapping charges! Did Dante call the local police? Is he doing this to keep her safe or to pay her back?
In Port Charles, Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) arrives at Crimson, completely unaware that the man in the elevator is following her. Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Charlotte have an argument about Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). Suddenly, Willow calls her mother that she is being questioned by the PCPD, and Nina learns, it is as a suspect for being the other driver that left Jordan and Curtis injured by the side of the road on Route 91.
ARRIVALS AND DESTINATIONS IN QUESTION
Chase (Josh Swickard) comes to Willow’s rescue much to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Justine’s (Nazneen Contractor) chagrin. Willow learns Lucy and Drew are the supposed witnesses against her. Chase figures out when Joe (Jonathan Bennett) was alone with Drew, he got him to blink in a way that implicated her. However, in a shocking moment, Justine reveals that the trip log from Willow’s BMW SUV placed her at the scene of the accident just second before it occurred.
Meanwhile, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) comes by Crimson to see Charlotte. He says he broke into the WSB office to get info to expose Cullum as a double agent. Charlotte blows a gasket! She can’t believe that he would do something so stupid that it could have gotten him killed. She firmly tells Danny that best thing he can do to help Jason is to stay out of things. Danny storms out, but notices the stranger in the elevator who now steps into the Crimson lobby.

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The man tells Charlotte he is Agent Mark McKay with the WSB and he has orders to bring her in. When she resisted, he was about to chloroform her, when Danny knocked him out and took off with Charlotte.
ANNA PUTS HER TRUST IN FELICIA
In France, after having some private time with Emma (Braedyn Bruner), Anna (Finola Hughes) wants to talk to Felicia (Kristina Wagner). She tells her best friend she was trying to figure out what memories of her past with Faison, she could trust and not trust. Since Felicia knows her best she is hoping she can believe what she is about to tell her.
It is then that Anna says, “Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) is not who he says he is.” Felicia looks dumb-founded. Will she believe her friend … or think she has drummed this all up in her mind? Stay tuned.
So, what did you think about the goodbye scenes featuring Finn Carr and Kelly Thiebaud? Did you reach for the hankies? Do you believe that soon, Cassius will be caught for his duplicity and the truth about Britt’s “illness” will come to light? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below. But first check out the scenes featuring Anna on her road to recovery in France
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Drops First Single EDM/Dance Track ‘If You Need Me’

Last weekend, we shared the news that General Hospital alum and Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos) was releasing his first single today on June 26th and it has indeed dropped! And for those readers who guessed that Duell’s first track out of the gate was going to be an EDM/Dance/House track … you are correct, sir!
The song entitled, “If You Need Me” is perfect for the late night clubs and can be found on Spotify and other major streaming platforms! Duell is noted as the performing artist, but as the composer/ lyricist and the beatmaker of the track. For his music projects, Chad is going solely by the name of “Duelly” which has been his social media handle for years.
Taking to his Instagram on Friday, Duell explained his deep dive into making music, expressing, “I’ve wanted to make music for a long time… I just never did it. It always felt like this huge, overwhelming thing to learn. All the technical side of it, the programs, everything that goes into actually building a track… it was easy to keep pushing it off. A couple months ago I finally just decided to go for it.”

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BIT BY BIT PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Chad added, “Since then I’ve been putting in a lot of time learning, experimenting, figuring things out, and slowly starting to find a sound I’m really proud of. This first release is more of a dance/EDM vibe, but I’ve also been working on a lot of different styles behind the scenes that I’m just as excited about. At some point I realized I could keep holding onto everything trying to make it perfect… or I could just start putting music out and grow as I go.”
Stepping out of his own way, Duell firmly says, “So that’s what I’m doing. My first track “If You Need Me” is out now. More coming soon… this is just the beginning.”
As GH viewers know, Chad made the decision to step away from General Hospital after a 15-year run with the series where his last episode aired in January of 2025. By May of last year, the role was recast with Rory Gibson debuting in the part.
Give a listen below to Duelly’s “If You Need Me,” and let us know what you thought of it via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: What Did You Think of the Return of Anna Devane, and What’s In the Letter?

Finola Hughes made her dramatic return on-screen on the Wednesday, June 24 episode of General Hospital. Viewers will see Finola as Anna Devane again on tomorrow’s June 26th episode.
In the story, while in the French mental health facility, Anna has a session with Dr. Laurent. She tell her she now knows she was never kidnapped and that Cesar Faison is dead.
As she continued with her ruse, she went on to say she understands she was enlisted back into the WSB on a secret mission, and through that she relived all the trauma she endured by Faison, which caused her to have a psychotic break. Anna promises Dr. Laurent that her treatment plan had helped her so much in figuring out what was real, and what was in her imagination.

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ANNA’S GOT HER OWN PLAN TO ESCAPE
In a smart move (hopefully) Anna told Laurent if she could talk to someone else who had known Faison that it might aid in her recover. She was given the phone and she called Felicia (Kristina Wagner), who agreed to fly to France in the morning. Dr. Laurent claims she is pleased with Anna’s progress, but that they still have a very long long way to go.
Now by herself, Anna pulled out a packet of letters from a bedside table. There is one in particular that she is fixated on. What does it contain? Is this all a part of her escape plan? Will she warn Felicia that “Nathan” is really Cassius (Ryan Paevey)? If so, will Felicia even believe her?
In a summer preview with Soap Opera Digest, GH co-head writers Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten shared, “We’ll see echoes of Anna’s earliest incarnation as she returns to Port Charles with deadly intentions.”
So, were you happy to see Anna Devane back on your screens? What do you think is in the particular letter she was staring at? Will Felicia help Anna escape or not believe a word she says? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, you can check out some of the scenes from Anna’s on-screen return below.
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