General Hospital Recasts Michael
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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Comments (259)
I've seen Chad Duell act before. I know he gets really into his roles. I am interested to see how he portrays the character, Michael.
Wow I did not like Michael storyline, but I thought that Drew was a great actor, best of luck to him
What a shocker! When you have a great actor in a major role, why in the world would GH make this ridiculous change? I know nothing about the new actor but I do know that the day Drew came aboard, I was prepared not to like him. I had a complete change of heart as soon as he started healing from his coma. This guy is very convincing as Michael and I will miss him. I sincerely hope that it wasn't GH's decision for Drew to leave. He's been great to watch.
He looks a lot like the Drew. I hate to see Drew leave
He also looks like Jason. Remember his is Jason's nephew b/c is a Quatermaine.
The new young man looks like Carly but a little lilke Jax??
Wishing him a warm welcome and good lluck in his new role.
He probably got another deal and moved on
Love The Young and Restless!!!
Whyyyyyyyyyy??? Drew was great as Michael
This kid is really great. Wait till you see him act. He will BLOW you away. I saw him on another show and he stole the show.
So I say let's wait a couple of weeks and see what he can do.