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'm so disappointed! Why is it that, as soon as we began to love someone, they get rid of them? This is not a good move, especially when they had someone as talented and believable as Drew Garrett in the roll of Michael. They want us to connect with the actors in these roles, but once we do, they are gone. If they don’t really care if people watch or not, this is the way to do it! Moves like this, make it easier for me not to watch, and catch up on some sleep!
Nooooo......loveeee Drew Garrett as Michael!!!! GH is making a huge mistake!!!!! Recasting sucks!!!!! Just like recasting Greg Vaughn...lovedddd him tooooo!!!! They gotta stop this stuff....pleaseeeeee GH!!!!!
Wow !!! I am shocked.. I didn't see this coming at all.. i got used to Drew...
This angers me. I love Drew Garrett sooo much! He played the role of Michael very well. I definitely won't be happy with having to get used to a new character.
I'm pretty shocked as well. I thought he was doing a great job. I hope he has decided to do other things and was not let go by the show...I was totally impressed with his work from day one. I hope the new guy is better then....
don't really care who plays michael i just want jason to kick his ass.
NO, what they are wrong about is us being on the edge of our seats about anything else that has to do with Sonny and the Claudia junk!!!
I just can't believe this. I really hope that Drew was offered something bigger and better. The man/boy is amazing. I can't believe this show is letting him go without a fight.
i don't agree i love the Micheal playe by Drew Garrett!!!!!!:(
GH just made a huge mistake Drew Garrett was amazing in the role of Michael and to recast him will be bad on GH's part. I am so in shock about this recast. I hope Drew Garrett quit the show and they didn't fire him. I mean this new kid doesn't even look like he could be sonny and carly's son. he looks to good to be playing a character with so many issues. I hope you get picked up by another show Drew and Chad good luck 'cause you're going to need it.