‘General Hospital’ News: Jason Thompson NOT Leaving GH – Patrick Drake Staying In Port Charles For Another Four Months?

“General Hospital’ superstar, Jason Thompson announced on October 30 that he planned to step away from his iconic role after portraying Dr. Patrick Drake for over a decade. Fans were shocked that he would leave his role, causing the fans to question Patrick’s uncertain future with “GH.”

CBS Soaps in Depth reported that Jason Thompson may have signed a four-month contract with the ABC soap opera to allow the writers time to wrap up the Jason [Billy Miller] reveal and conclude Robin [Kimberly McCullough] and Patrick’s storyline. It has been suggested that the duo will likely leave Port Charles with their daughter Emma in tow in February or March of 2016.

Currently, Thompson’s contract was to end December 31, 2015. Rumor has it he decided to stay for another four months to end late April. No one knows how the writers plan to end his decade run on the show- or know if his role will recast at some point.

It has been suggested that a major soap star could step in the role of Patrick Drake, but no confirmation from the network, yet. Nathan Varni stated that at this time, there is no plan to recast the role, and they plan to cast more actors to portray doctors on the soap, Michael Fairman reported.

It looks like for now, fans will not have to say goodbye to Thompson yet. As of right now, the extension covers his storylines until March- April, and if he plans on staying longer than that, he may be placed on a reoccurring status.

How do you feel about Jason Thompson contract extension? Are you excited about Robin’s return on Friday, November 13?

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