Jonathan Bennett Joins General Hospital Cast

Jonathan Bennett, best known for his role as Aaron Samuels in the 2004 film Mean Girls, will join the cast of the long-running ABC soap opera General Hospital this May, portraying a new character named Joe Fitzpatrick.

The casting announcement, confirmed by the show's producers, marks a return to Bennett's daytime television roots. At age 44, the actor first broke into the industry on the soap All My Children, where he played J.R. Chandler from 2001 to 2002. That role served as his television debut when he was just 19 years old. Executive Producer Frank Valentini expressed enthusiasm about the addition, stating, "We're so excited to have Jonathan joining our cast. He's a tremendous talent and will be a fantastic addition to GH."

Details about Joe Fitzpatrick's storyline and connections to the residents of Port Charles, the fictional New York town where General Hospital is set, remain under wraps. The character appears to be newly created specifically for Bennett, with his debut episodes scheduled to air in May. Bennett himself described the opportunity as a natural fit during an interview. "I started my career on soaps, and when the opportunity to go and play a really fun...