What Is up With Chad Duell’s Return on General Hospital?

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Enthusiasts of “General Hospital” were taken aback when actor Chad Duell, known for portraying Michael Corinthos for about 15 years, declared his departure from the soap opera. However, since Michael is still alive (though recovering from severe burns), viewers are now speculating: Could Chad Duell reappear on General Hospital in the future?

Here’s a lowdown on whether the actor will make a comeback or not.

Will Chad Duell return as Michael Corinthos on General Hospital?

Although nothing’s been officially decided yet, Chad Duell has hinted that he might reprise his role as Michael Corinthos in the future. The fact that his character didn’t die and there’s no new actor for the part suggests that the possibility of his return still exists. However, for now, the actor is focusing on fresh opportunities beyond Port Charles.

Chad Duell’s departure from General Hospital was filled with feelings, touching both the show’s audience and the actor himself. During an interview in January, he shared the motives behind his goodbye.

Chad Duell, who recently won a Daytime Emmy award, openly discussed his personal hardships, such as mourning the loss of his father and desiring to spend more quality time with his young son. However, he didn’t completely rule out returning to General Hospital. He expressed his appreciation toward executive producer Frank Valentini for keeping the possibility open. “The door remains ajar at General Hospital when I feel ready to rejoin,” Duell said. (via State of Mind)

In essence, Michael Corinthos, as portrayed by Duell, didn’t get written out of the show or replaced. Instead, he was gravely hurt in an explosion at Sonny’s penthouse and is now recuperating in Germany. This creative decision implies that there might be a possibility for the actor to reprise his role later on.

Fans of General Hospital might be disappointed to see less of Chad Duell as Michael Corinthos, but the actor has already embraced fresh prospects. In March, news broke that he had secured a part in Bruce Reisman’s play titled Yum Yum. This production will make its debut in Annapolis before transitioning to an Off-Off Broadway staging in New York City.

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2025-04-02 08:40