Previously, General Hospital comings and goings news reports confirmed that the role of Spencer Cassadine has undergone a major change. The son of Nikolas Cassadine (Marcus Coloma) and the late, Courtney Matthews (Alicia Leigh Willis), has been SORASed (Soap Opera Rapid Age Sydrome), and the role has been turned over to an older actor.
General Hospital news and spoilers reveal Nicolas Bechtel is OUT at GH, after playing Spencer since 2013. The young actor has has been replaced by Nicholas Alexander Chavez after TPTB decided to go forward with the character’s rapid age progression.
In a recent Instagram post, Bechtel bid farewell to his role as Spencer Cassadine and to his General Hospital family. In his post, Nicolas shares the highlights of his character’s run, and thanks his fans for their love and support.
We at General Hospital Blog will miss Nicolas Bechtel’s talent as Spencer Cassadine, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Bechtel is young and extremely charismatic, displaying his talents as an actor professionally and admirably. Best of luck! You will be missed!