Wondering who’s joining and leaving General Hospital in the week of September 8–12? This long-running soap opera continues to appeal to audiences with its engaging storylines, powerful performances, and unexpected twists. Set in the fictional town of Port Charles, it follows the lives of interconnected characters. As is common for the show, some characters are departing while new faces arrive.
Here are the comings and goings for this week on General Hospital, with all the latest casting updates revealed.
List of everyone who is joining and leaving General Hospital’s cast from Sept 8-12
Joining:
- Cosette Abinante as Emily “Scout” Cain
Emily learned that her father, Drew, had been shot. She disappeared, leaving her family worried about her whereabouts. - Bluesy Burke as Charlotte Cassadine
Burke debuted on the September 8, 2025, episode, taking over the role from Scarlett Fernandez. She shared her first scenes with Lulu. - Finn Carr as Rocco Falconeri
Charlotte shares a conversation with Rocco this week. - Paige Herschell as Jacinda
Jacinda, recruited by Nina and Portia to drug Drew, will now connect with Michael. - Marc Forget as Pascal
The drama continues at the Five Poppies resort, where Pascal tries to outsmart Britt and Josslyn. - James Patrick Stuart as Valentin Cassadine
Valentin appears via a video from his cell inside Steinmauer Maximum Security Prison, seemingly making a deal with Jack Brennan. - Mercedes Lopez as Colette Moreau
Colette gets more screen time this week. - Erika Slezak
Making her debut this fall, she will portray a character connected to the Quartermaines.
Leaving:
- Scarlett Fernandez as Charlotte Cassadine
The role has been recast with Bluesy Burke. Fernandez played Charlotte from 2016 until this year. - Kirsten Storms as Maxie Jones
Storms is currently off contract, and her name no longer appears in the closing credits. She is expected to return early next year.
