Jonathan Jackson attends the “Unsung Hero” Nashville World Premiere at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on April 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.Photo:Jason Kempin/Getty
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Jonathan Jacksonis taking a brief hiatus fromGeneral Hospital.On Monday, Feb. 17, PEOPLE confirmed that the actor — who plays Lucky Spencer — will be missing from a few episodes of the long-running soap opera, beginning on Feb. 18.Though the reason behind his absence remains unknown, Jackson is already back at Port Charles and filming new episodes on set. Fans will see him return as Lucky later this month.Jonathan Jackson on ‘General Hospital.'.Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyIn the meantime, Guy Wilson, best known for portraying Will Horton onDays of Our Livesfrom 2014 to 2015, will be taking over as Jackson’s character.Wilson previously appeared onGeneral Hospitalas a young version of Lucky’s deceased father, Luke, in a fantasy sequence back in 2006.Jackson’s brief hiatus comes after he announced his return to the soap opera in June 2024 after leaving to pursue new opportunities. He had played Lucky for 18 years from 1993 to 2011.Guy Wilson arrives at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.Barry King/Getty“I’m super excited and can’t wait to dig in and see what’s going on in Port Charles,” the actor said in a video shared toInstagram. “Excited to see Genie Francis and so many others. Just wanted to say thank you to all of the fans over the years — your persistence and love has certainly played a part in all this.““Thank you also to Frank Valentini and everybody at ABC also for welcoming me back,” he added.His time on the long-running soap earned himfive Daytime Emmy Awards, and actors Jacob Young and Greg Vaughan stepped into the role of Lucky while he was gone.BeyondGeneral Hospital, Jackson played Avery Barkley onNashvilleduring its six-year run from 2012 to 2018. Then, he appeared in 2024’sUnsung Herobefore deciding to return toGH.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.General Hospitalairs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).
Jonathan Jacksonis taking a brief hiatus fromGeneral Hospital.
On Monday, Feb. 17, PEOPLE confirmed that the actor — who plays Lucky Spencer — will be missing from a few episodes of the long-running soap opera, beginning on Feb. 18.
Though the reason behind his absence remains unknown, Jackson is already back at Port Charles and filming new episodes on set. Fans will see him return as Lucky later this month.
Jonathan Jackson on ‘General Hospital.'.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
In the meantime, Guy Wilson, best known for portraying Will Horton onDays of Our Livesfrom 2014 to 2015, will be taking over as Jackson’s character.
Wilson previously appeared onGeneral Hospitalas a young version of Lucky’s deceased father, Luke, in a fantasy sequence back in 2006.
Jackson’s brief hiatus comes after he announced his return to the soap opera in June 2024 after leaving to pursue new opportunities. He had played Lucky for 18 years from 1993 to 2011.
Guy Wilson arrives at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.Barry King/Getty
Barry King/Getty
“I’m super excited and can’t wait to dig in and see what’s going on in Port Charles,” the actor said in a video shared toInstagram. “Excited to see Genie Francis and so many others. Just wanted to say thank you to all of the fans over the years — your persistence and love has certainly played a part in all this.”
“Thank you also to Frank Valentini and everybody at ABC also for welcoming me back,” he added.
His time on the long-running soap earned himfive Daytime Emmy Awards, and actors Jacob Young and Greg Vaughan stepped into the role of Lucky while he was gone.
BeyondGeneral Hospital, Jackson played Avery Barkley onNashvilleduring its six-year run from 2012 to 2018. Then, he appeared in 2024’sUnsung Herobefore deciding to return toGH.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
General Hospitalairs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).
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