General Hospital (GH) spoilers suggest that Nikolas Cassadine may return to Port Charles, soon. His name is being thrown around left, right, and center, and the last fans saw him, he was very much alive. With Mason Gatlin (Nathanyeal Grey) back in storylines, there’s a good chance Nik could appear back on the canvas in the near future. Is there a chance that his original portrayer, Tyler Christopher could reprise the role?
General Hospital Spoilers – Tyler Christopher Is Dealing With A Lot
As most fans know by now, Tyler was recently in the news, as he was arrested for public intoxication on Friday, May 26th. The police found the actor asleep at an American Airlines terminal in Burbank airport after the actor seemingly missed his flight. Sadly, this isn’t the first time this has happened, since Christopher was arrested in November 2019 in Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana for public intoxication, as well.
It’s clear that Tyler has some issues he needs to work out; however, it also looks like he is taking proactive steps to heal. Video footage of Tyler with former GH colleague Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) hit social media recently as the two engaged in some goat therapy at a farm.
GH Spoilers – Tyler’s History Playing Nikolas Cassadine
Tyler was the OG Nikolas Cassadine, entering the role in 1996. He exited the show in 1999, and actor Coltin Scott was recast. Christopher returned in 2003, after Scott’s exit, and played the Cassadine Prince once again until 2016.
Marcus Coloma entered the role in 2019 until his controversial exit in 2023, and actor Adam Huss was called in to “finish” off the final scene for Nikolas’s (obvious) short-term exit from storylines. Actors Chris Beetem and Nick Stabile have also been temporary recasts over the years.
Still, while there have been many actors to play Nik Cassadine, there’s nothing like the original, and many fans out there would agree that Tyler Christopher has always been the “best” one.
Would you like to see Tyler Christopher back on GH? Leave your comment below. Tune into the ABC soap daily so you don’t miss a moment of the drama and visit this site daily for the most recent General Hospital updates, news, and spoilers.
It would be great to have Tyler Christopher back as Nikolas, but only if it is best for Tyler Christopher. That’s what is important.
Yes would absolutely love to have Tyler back at GH as Nicolas he is the best Nicholas!
yes XO, BRING TYLER BACK TO GH. He is Nickolas the one and only Nickolas! XO “Tyler Christopher” only
I have said from the beginning Tyler always be Nikolas. That NO ONE plays the part like Tyler. He doesn’t play Nikolas as a stupid person and doesn’t take crap from anyone. Plus he is a better ACTOR than the others who have played the part.
He is going through his personal crap he needs people to support him. Giving him a reason to stay sober & working could help with that.
Good luck Tyler you got this
I think it would be fantastic to have Tyler back if that is what Tyler wants. He is missed. Marcus did a decent job, but I think he wasn’t as strong of an actor as needed for the part, especially after Nicolas Chavez was cast as Spencer. I am all for giving Tyler a chance.
YES!! Please bring Tyler back-this would be a big help to him as well-he needs this opportunity to turn things around. I’m a huge fan of Tyler-the one & only Prince Nik!❤️
Yes it would be great for him to return as Nicholas.
I would love to have the original Nick back. Sharon
It would probably good for him and the cast. IMy wife and I met him at the Emmys and he was very nice to both of us. Addiction is a very difficult thing and it sure would be nice to see him get a handle on it. He is Nichols Cassadine as far as I’m concerned!
It would be great to have Tyler back. He is the one and only Nikolas. If he is well enough to come back; and it doesn’t have a negative effect on his health, bring him back ASAP!
Tyler was always my favorite. Maybe the return to GH will help him heal.
Tyler Christopher is THE best Nicholas.. hands down.. I would love to see him come back
I would love to see Tyler back as Nicholas he is the best.
I would perfer Tyler Christopher back as Nicholas cassidine and hopefully they can bring Ava and him back together and they can forgive and forget and move forward together as a family with Spencer cassidine as a unity forgood and help keep the whole entire family together along with Esme and ace and Laura and Kevin and the whole entire family in unity and peace forgood
We would love to have Tyler back. People go through things and maybe giving him his job back on GH would help
YESSSZSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely would like to see Tyler Christopher return as Nikolas and only him
Please bring Tyler Christopher back!!! He’s by far the best Nicholas!!
Would love to see him return as Nick Cassadine he was always the best actor for that role!
Yes bring him back!!!