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General Hospital debuted on ABC in 1963 as a daytime soap opera. The show is centered on the lives, loves and tensions of Port Charles, a fictional town. Known for its dramatic, suspense-filled stories, it has been a mainstay of American television history for decades.
One of the most popular characters on the show is Michael Corinthos, played by Chad Duell. Debuting in 1997, the character is the adopted son of mob boss Sonny Corinthos. He has been central to multiple intense family dramas in Port Charles.
Reportedly, Chad is temporarily being replaced by Robert Adamson due to a scheduling conflict. Robert Adamson is known for his performance as Noah Newman on The Young and the Restless and briefly covered for Duell as well. However, now he's likely to be back in the General Hospital role soon.
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Chad Duell’s career explored
Chad Louis Duell, born September 14, 1987, is an American actor who grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he played football and participated in theater. Duell dropped out of high school to pursue acting and relocated to Los Angeles, where he played minor roles in Disney's The Suite Life on Deck and The Wizards of Waverly Place.
Duell’s performance as Michael gave him the big break. Joining General Hospital in 2010, he replaced actor Drew Garrett in the part of Michael Corinthos. Although Michael's character was already well-established, Duell quickly made the role his own. He also received multiple honors and nominations, including Daytime Emmy Award nominations.
Duell confirmed his position in soap opera history in 2015 when he received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Overview of Chad Duell’s Character on General Hospital
Michael, the son of Carly Corinthos and A.J. Quartermaine, had his early life molded by his adoption by Sonny Corinthos, the dreaded crime boss and one of Port Charles' most powerful people. The character is among the more nuanced characters in the series, as he grew up seeing the effects of mob life, family treachery and romantic strife within Sonny's complicated environment.
Duell's performance of Michael over the years has given a character sometimes caught between devotion to his mob-connected family and a want for a quiet life. Among the numerous difficulties the character has had on General Hospital, he has been kidnapped, shot and caught in moral compass-testing judicial disputes.
Debuting in 1997, the character, with its interaction with former cult member turned teacher Willow Tait, has given his story fresh angles in recent episodes. Fans were stirred by his temporary recast by Robert Adamson, but it has been informed that Duell would be back shortly, guaranteeing consistency in Michael's plot.
Closing thoughts
Adamson had filled in for Duell in 2022, so he's familiar with his General Hospital role. This is a temporary change, as Duell is expected to return shortly as some other plotlines unfold.
As per the current storyline, fans are bidding goodbye to Kelly Monaco, who plays Sam McCall, after her firing in August. Monaco's character is undergoing surgery, raising questions about her fate in the show. Fans are left wondering how these changes will affect the show .
Viewers can watch the next episodes of this daily soap on the ABC network.
