The wait is over for General Hospital fans. A long-missing heroine finally resurfaces this week. Here\u2019s the soap\u2019s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out who\u2019s returning, if any newcomers are joining the show in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite actors or actresses are leaving the ABC drama.<\/p>\n
Key Takeaways<\/p>\n
Kirsten Storms is set to return as Maxie Jones, marking the character\u2019s first appearance since August 2025<\/p>\n
Bradford Anderson and John J. York also resurface as Spinelli and Mac, tying into ongoing family and mystery arcs<\/p>\n
Younger characters come back into focus as Asher Antonyzyn and Bluesy Burke return as Danny and Charlotte<\/p>\n
Paige Herschell reappears as Jacinda, reconnecting Michael\u2019s romantic storyline<\/p>\n
The Week of February 9, 2026<\/p>\n
After several months off the canvas, Kirsten Storms returns as Maxie Jones. The actress makes her first appearance on Friday, February 12. As previously reported, Storms took a break from the soap last year to move to Tennessee and deal with a personal health issue<\/a>. She made her last appearance as Maxie in August 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bradford Anderson resurfaces as Maxie\u2019s significant other, Damian Spinelli, too. He shares emotional scenes with Kristina Wagner\u2019s Felicia on Friday, February 13, when the pair makes a big decision.<\/p>\n John J. York resurfaces as Mac Scorpio. He shares key scenes with Dominic Zamprogna\u2019s Dante, when he delivers an update on Anna\u2019s (Finola Hughes) situation.<\/p>\n Lucy Herring gets more airtime as Lucy Coe. Look for the character to seek payback on Tuesday, February 10.<\/p>\n Two popular teens are back on the scene. Asher Antonyzyn returns as Danny Morgan, and Bluesy Burke as Charlotte Cassadine. Look for Danny to get creative on Tuesday, February 10, while Charlotte gets food for thought on Wednesday, February 11.<\/p>\n