Breaking news: General Hospital is recasting the role of Michael Corinthos. Drew Garrett will be exiting the part of Sonny and Carly's son, and actor Chad Duell will be taking over the role.
ABC issued the following statement on the recast: "We are recasting the role of Michael Corinthos Jr., the son of Sonny and Carly, with actor Chad Duell. His first airdate is Tuesday, April 20th. The continuing storyline will have viewers on the edge in the weeks leading up to May sweeps as Michael and his father frantically try to hide the truth that he murdered his stepmother Claudia.
We want to thank Drew Garrett for his time with General Hospital and wish him well in all his future endeavors."
Drew Garrett took over the role in April 2009, when Michael woke up from a nearly year-long coma.
Chad has appeared on shows such as The Wizards of Waverly Place and The Suite Life on Deck.
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Drew is a fantastic Michael. He's looks like jason which he should since thats his true relative and he has the ability to play the bad boy part. The new Michael looks a little soft.
I think that this current Michael plays the perfect role, granted he looks nothing like he did before he went into the coma, but thats what happens with SORAS (soap opera rapid aging syndrome). Anyways I dont think they should replace him, but what are we gonna do? Whats done is done... I dont much like Carly either but thats a whole other story... Lets just hope the storylines get better sometime soon for all of our sakes....
Oh no please don't replace Michael. This actor fit in so well with all sides of his family. He looks like he is truly related to Jason which is significant. Beside that he is great at playing this story line. I believe him. He has resinated with the character of Michael coming out of that coma. He has done such a great job. This is a mistake ptb a mistake.
Keifer have to pay for what he did to kristina
I hate to see them replace michael on general hospital, he looks alot like carly, i think he has played a great part. the new guy that will play the role looks too young.
why do they always recast a role? drew garrett is doing a fine job as michael. he does resemble a quartermaine. have we forgotten that jason is a quartermaine? that is who he looks like to me. i am soooo sick of that lying kristiana. when kiefer beats her silly butt again, and he will, who will she put the blame on? i am to a point that i almost don't want to watch gh anymore, because the storylines are getting really stupid. why is patrick's ex in port charles? why doesn't epifany have a man? she'd be a lot happier and nicer. why are all of these main characters on the jury for sonny's trial? gh, hurry up and do something with the storylines or i will stop watching! has it ever occured to some idiot about ethan's whereabouts, while kristina was being brutally bashed up?
I think a recast is a dumb move..WHY are they doing this to the fans, is 'Michael "leaving or are they firing him? This new kid looks younger less like carly's son and has a whiny face..what do we know about him except as a child adtor> Keep the Michael they have, he's a GREAT young actor. Change isn't always a good thng.
Thank you for recasting Michael! I am sorry that it didn't work out but the connection was NOT there.
Drew is a great Michael. Don't get rid of him!!!!
why do soaps always recast like that what is the purpose he was doin a fine job im about to put gh down like i did the rest of the soaps their starting to get ridiculous too.