‘General Hospital’ Reveals New Cast Photo With Fresh Faces & Notable Absences
General Hospital is celebrating yet another achievement! The long-running soap will air its 16,000th episode on July 13, and ABC released photos of the cast who took part in the cake-cutting ceremony on set on June 1. The shot includes new cast members like Dean Geyer (Tristan Roberts), but there are some missing GH favorites like Genie Francis (Laura Collins).
Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn Quartermaine), Jens Austin Astrup (Kai Taylor), Jonathan Bennett (Det. Joe Fitzpatrick), Josh Kelly (Cody Bell), and Van Hansis (Lucas Jones) are also absent in the photo, but filming schedules can often impact set availability. Kelly Kruger, who is set to join the show as the new Serena Baldwin, is not in the 16,000th episode set photo. TV Insider exclusively revealed her casting and that she would debut sometime in July.
Geyer is joining General Hospital as Dr. Tristan Roberts, a new surgeon in town, and will make his first appearance in the milestone episode. Kayden Brennan Tokarski, who is playing the new Scout Cain, can also be spotted in the cast group photo. The ensemble celebrated the landmark moment with a themed cake featuring members of the cast — including Francis and Setton!
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In the July 13 episode, Steve Burton‘s Jason Morgan returns to Port Charles after months away, while Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stewart) reunite. Burton last appeared on GH in March. He took a break from the show to spend more time with his wife, Michelle, and his kids. Hughes took a brief hiatus as well and returned in June.
General Hospital, which premiered in 1963, is the longest-running scripted American drama and the longest-running American soap opera currently in production. The soap holds the record for the most Outstanding Daytime Drama award wins, taking home the prestigious Daytime Emmy Award a record 18 times.
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I noticed the absences in the photos was concerned until reading the article. Was hoping to read that Scotty Baldwin would also be returning to GH. Makes perfect sense because Serena hid daughter is coming to Port Charles would be ideal time for him to come home. Can’t wait for the other new people to come in.
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where is Aunt Stella?
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16,000 episodes & 18 Daytime Emmy Awards! Congratulations GH!!! 🙂
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Happy to see Portia’s not still pregnant. 🙂
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Please get rid of (or recast) Chase!!
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I agree!! He is sick. Always running to Willow.
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