General Hospital Recasts Michael

Chad Duell is the new Michael CorinthosBreaking 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.

 

 

Comments (259)

Mon, Apr 05 - 8:30 pm

Keep Drew, he is good

Mon, Apr 05 - 7:15 pm

BOOO!! Michael Duel... KEEP DREW!!!

Mon, Apr 05 - 6:04 pm

I hope this is an April Fools prank!!! I love Drew Garrett!! He played the bratty, protective big brother and loyal son wonderfully. I also hoped that he would be acknowledged as best young actor! GH what is the deal??? He's a beautiful boy and a great actor! I hope that he has huge successes after GH...like Leonardo Dicaprio after Growing Pains!!!!!

Mon, Apr 05 - 11:24 am

Say it aint so! I was never a fan of the original red headed Michael. I REALLY liked Drew, why do they keep messing with the characters? For example, I wasn't much of a Carly fan, prior to Laura Wright. I fell in love with Laura/Carly from day one and have been a HUGE fan of Carlys ever since. I guess it's in the writing and the acting to pull it off. Good Luck!

Mon, Apr 05 - 10:47 am

I like the Micheal we have....The new 1 looks too childish.

Mon, Apr 05 - 8:36 am

Say it ain't so! I think Drew is such a great actor. One of the best young actors out there. I have been watching GH for about 20 years now. There is only one recast I was stronger against and that was the role of Lucky Spencer...but THAT was due to Jackson pursuing other goals. THIS IS SO WRONG! Has the casting department learned nothing from the success of their other young leads?! YOU'RE Losing me, people! lThis is GH NOT the Young and Beautiful! Stop disrespecting the fans and changing actors to hide your other flaws.

Mon, Apr 05 - 5:05 am

Ok, we put up with recasting Michael with a much older person because that is what soaps do. BUT to get rid of the present Michael just as we got use to him is stupid! He was a good fit, he seemed to be the perfect Michael and I think he did a wonderful job of acting with all of the difficulties thrown at him. The chemistry between Drew and the rest of the GH Family worked. Why mess things up? Sometimes I think I could do a better job at running the show!

Mon, Apr 05 - 3:30 am

Why GH are you doing this to your fans by messing with perfection? The new Michael looks a lot like Drew so what could his new Michael do that Drew could not? Drew is a fantastic actor and for you to do this right in the middle of the Sonny trial is just down right cruel not only to GH fans but to Drew as well. Shame on you.

Sun, Apr 04 - 4:48 pm

one more thing GH DO WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO TO BRING BACK DREW GARRETT EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO GIVE THE GUY A PAY RAISE.. SINCE YOU ARE THE ONES THAT WAS STUPID ENOUGH TO RECAST HIM

Sun, Apr 04 - 4:32 pm

this is the first time I heard that GH was replacing Drew Garrett and honestly I am pissed off right now .... I made me made as H*ll when I found out that they were going to age Michaels character to begin with and NOW I have gotten to the point the I really enjoy watching Drew Garrett as Michael... and NOW I hear that they are replacing him... one question GH WHY WHY WHY WHY????????????? You GH finally get your fans to accept Drew Garrett as Michael now take him away from us ... BRING HIM BACK!!!!!!!!! I get so sick and tired of these shows doing this I am about to the point to stop watching them all... GH LISTEN TO YOUR FANS WE WANT DREW GARRETT AS MICHAEL NOT SOME MICHAEL WHAT A BE..... Personally I think that is the problem with the shows now they DO NOT LISTEN TO THEIR FANS...Guess what shows WE THE FANS are what keeps you on the air..You need to start LISTENING TO US.. not the HR Department.. Here I am watching GH ruruns that I have already watched this week on soapnet just incase I had missed something now all I want to do is turn the d*mn tv OFF... I am so mad right now I can't stand it .. well when this new guy is on the screen I guess I will just flipped it a different station until he is off of there if that is what I have to do .. I am one of the most loyal GH fans there is but GH you are pushing it with me.. and I would say alot more of your fans not just myself...like I said earlier BRING BACK DREW GARRETT

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