A diabolical villain may be down, but he’s not out on General Hospital. Here’s the soap’s latest casting news for the week of August 17-21.

The Week of August 17, 2026

Although Jenz Sidwell was sent to prison for 31 years, viewers haven’t seen the last of actor Carlo Rota. His character is set to resurface soon when he gets a new cellmate. All indications point to the recently convicted Curtis (Donnell Turner).

Lynn Herring gets more screen time as Lucy Coe. The co-founder of Deception finds herself rattled by something on Tuesday, August 18.

Finn Carr is back as Rocco Falconeri. Look for Laura (Genie Francis) to make a request of her grandson on Friday, August 21.  Carr recently teased trouble brewing for his character and Asher Antonyzn’s Danny.

Troy Lennon Appel resurfaces as Hudson. The Jasper Jacks Enterprises executive has scenes with Eden McCoy’s Josslyn and Rory Gibson’s Michael. Here’s everything you need to know about Appel.

Wes Ramsey continues to appear as the late Peter August. The character’s ghost keeps haunting Finola Hughes’ Anna.

On the exit front, Paige Herschell has wrapped up her run as Jacinda Bracken. The escort turned Crimson assistant left town and her boyfriend, Michael (Rory Gibson), last week, after her plan to drug Willow (Katelyn McMullen) went dangerously awry.

Jack Offers Alexis Intel on Drew

Despicable Drew (Cameron Mathison) made it clear he wouldn’t allow Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) access to Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski). However, that didn’t stop Alexis from trying to talk to him again.

Alexis failed to get anywhere with him. Drew blasted Alexis for allowing Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) when he was incapacitated and recalled what it was like to see her hurt at the hospital becasue of Danny.

They got nowhere, and Jack (Chris McKenna) overheard the conversation. Jack spoke in code to Drew and reminded him of the evidence he had on him.

When Drew left, Alexis wanted the dirt Jack had on Drew. Jack agreed, but only in exchange for information on Jasper Jacks Enterprises and Jax (Ingo Rademacher).

Danny and Charlotte Plot

At the Quartermaine boathouse, Danny vented to Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) about not being allowed to see his sister. Danny raged that Rocco (Finn Carr) had to cover his shift at the pool and got to spend time with Scout.

Charlotte encouraged Danny to fight dirty when it came to dealing with Drew because Scout was being hurt by being isolated from her family. Danny agreed. They realized there had to be dirt on Drew and wondered how they could find it.

The comment kicked in Charlotte’s Cassadine side. Charlotte declared that if they couldn’t find something, then they should make something up. Danny worried that going that far would hurt Scout, but he wasn’t opposed to the idea.