Updated: 5/4/23, 2:00 PM ET: Nicholas Alexander Chavez confirmed his withdrawal. general Hospital Friday, May 3rd.
“Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity. GH “I wouldn’t be as busy professionally if it weren’t for my talented producers, writers, directors and fellow actors.” Written by X. “Frank Valentini He’s a mentor and friend, and we’ve had some pretty extensive conversations about my future on the show. “There are currently no plans for me to return, but we are still talking very openly about a possible future for Spencer in Port Charles.”
He continued, “In addition to those already mentioned, I would like to take the time to express my gratitude and respect to the GH fan base, especially Sprina fans, who are arguably the most loyal and kind fan base in the entertainment industry. Words cannot express the depth of my gratitude. thank you I really, really love you all.”
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general Hospital There’s another cast shakeup Nicholas Alexander Chavez It has been reported that he will not be returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine.
The actor initially left the show earlier this year to star as Lyle Menendez in the film. Ryan Murphyoncoming Monster: The Story of Lyle and Eric Menendez. His departure was originally called a leave of absence. Now Chavez appears to have made a more permanent move.
TVLine reported on Thursday, April 25, that Chavez had left the show, noting that ABC declined to comment. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Chavez’s name had been removed from the show’s opening credits in late March. (His final episode ran on January 31 and ended on a big cliffhanger, leaving viewers with Spencer’s fate unknown. As often happens on soaps, another actor may take over the role.)
Chavez has his own general Hospital He debuted as Spencer Cassadine in 2021. The following year, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series for his role.
“This show gave me the opportunity to be my own man,” he said. people ~ Of general Hospital July 2023. “It also gave me a gift that few people get in life: the privilege of earning an income every day doing something I love. “If I wasn’t the luckiest person in the world, I’d have to be really close.”
Chavez’s departure from the drama is the latest in a long line of casting shakeups that began in November 2023. Roger Howarth Austin Gatlin-Holt is leaving the show as Dr. next month, Eden McCoy After her mother’s death, Jocelyn Jacks took a step back from her role.
both Kirsten Storms and Kelly Monaco It also put the show on hiatus before the end of 2023.
Although some stars have left the long-running series, one return has shocked fans. After leaving Port Charles — the fictional New York city general Hospital It will be held in 2020. steve button‘s Jason Morgan reappeared in the March 4 episode.
“okay okay. This is absolutely ridiculous. I’m back on set. “We are preparing to film now.” Burton, 53, said in a video shared via the “Daily Drama” podcast’s YouTube page in February. “So, I had to talk to the head writers. This story will hurt. “It’s going to be really cool.”
He added, “When I return, the pieces of the puzzle will come together, so please stay tuned.” Stay tuned. Keep watching. And if you stop, go back. “It would be really cool.”