Key Takeaways:
* Lindsay Hartley is returning to “General Hospital” where she previously temporarily played the character of Sam McCall.
* It’s not confirmed how long Hartley will stay on the show.
* Hartley will be stepping in during the absence of Kelly Monaco.
* Monaco’s exit from the show was rumored after an Instagram post, inciting speculation about Hartley replacing her.
“Lindsay Hartley Back on ‘General Hospital'”
Lindsay Hartley, widely known for her roles in Hallmark movies “Romance at Reindeer Lodge” and “Perfect on Paper,” is reportedly heading back to the world of soap operas. According to Soap Opera Digest, Hartley is reprising her temporary role as Sam McCall on “General Hospital.” The length of her return remains unknown.
“Stepping in for Kelly Monaco”
Soap Opera Digest reported in its “Comings and Goings” section that Hartley’s return is tied to Kelly Monaco’s departure. Monaco, the original actress for Sam McCall since 2003, is momentarily off-screen, and Hartley will be replacing her in multiple episodes.
Before joining “General Hospital,” Monaco played Livvie Locke in the soap’s spinoff series, “Port Charles.” Although neither Monaco nor the show has confirmed, rumors are circulating about Monaco leaving “General Hospital” completely.
“Hartley’s Initial Years and Monaco’s Possible Exit”
Hartley’s acting prowess can be traced back to her earlier days on “General Hospital,” where she portrayed McCall for a series of episodes in 2020. Her return to the show has been interesting and timely. Monaco indirectly suggested her departure on Instagram on September 15, providing a clue to fans about her upcoming exit.
Monaco shared a picture of herself with the late “General Hospital” star Billy Miller, trailing the image with ambiguous words, “I will tell our story soon enough.” This post, shared on the anniversary of Miller’s demise, sparked comments expressing confusion and disappointment about Monaco’s rumored departure.
“Fans Anticipate Future Episodes”
Fans are passionate about the continuity of Sam McCall’s character on the show. They’re speculating whether McCall, originally played by Monaco, might be portrayed by Hartley as a possible alternative.
However, some fans also reckon that the character of McCall might get killed off this fall. Given these assumptions, it’ll be intriguing to see how the character’s storyline unfolds in the coming episodes.
“Lindsay Hartley’s Other Ventures and Availability”
Simultaneously, it’s yet to be established whether Hartley would be able to keep up with “General Hospital” in the long run. She has other pre-production and post-production projects lined up, as mentioned on her IMDb page.
This leads to another exciting conjecture- will Hartley manage her time and resources to stay longer with the show, or will the icon of Sam McCall become a thing of the past?
Stay tuned to find out what lies ahead in the world of “General Hospital.” Will Monaco bid a permanent goodbye to the show? Or, will Hartley step in for the long term to keep the character of McCall alive? There’s only one way to find out—keep watching, folks!