Why did Nicolas Bechtel leave GH?

The California native left GH in 2016 to focus on his role as Lewie Diaz on Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle, but he continued to make appearances in Port Charles (the last one being in 2020) and thus remained firmly in the hearts of fans.

What happened to the old Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital?

He later landed a starring role on the Disney Channel comedy series STUCK IN THE MIDDLE, so starting in 2015, Bechtel only made sporadic appearances as Spencer when his schedule would allow. In July 2021, Spencer returned to Port Charles, but the role had been recast with Nicholas Alexander Chavez.

Is there a new actor playing Spencer on General Hospital?

‘” Chavez took over the part of Spencer from actor Nicolas Bechtel, so fans weren’t immediately thrilled with the recasting decision. “Some of the fans didn’t like me at first because I’m a recast. There was an actor who played my character before me,” he says.