Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms), is in a coma. The actor discussed their reunion and shared his views on a potential Nathan/Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) romance-read on for more details.
Paevey Left In 2018, And Soon His Hallmark Career Took Off
Ryan Paevey left General Hospital in 2018, and soon his Hallmark career took off-the show ended his character, Nathan West, with a tragic death. In 2024, he announced a break from acting, surprising fans when he returned to the ABC soap.
In an interview with Woman’s World, he explained his departure and return were motivated by family. He admitted stepping back was ‘premature.’
‘I felt selfish leaving a fun industry that supports me and my family,’ Ryan shared. He ‘cast a net into the universe’ and quickly heard from GH producer Frank Valentini- Ryan is back as Nathan West, but a twist is expected.
Nathan’s Still In Limbo Where His Life Is Concerned, He Lost Several Years And His Family’s Fragmented
He said ‘We’re still a bit of a ship adrift, with Nathan trying to pick up the pieces of his fragmented family;’ how Nathan survived is a mystery.
His biological father, Cesar Faison, was also killed in 2018, but he might still be alive- Ryan discussed the possibility of Nathan turning into a villain soon. “Faison’s a wild card, and what if Nathan is evil?
Everyone likes him, and that’s useful,” the actor mentioned; he admitted he’s unsure about the storyline’s direction.
A key element missing in Nathan West’s return is his wife, Maxie Jones; Kirsten Storms has portrayed Maxie since 2005 but took a break in 2025 to move her family to Tennessee. She recently updated her health status and hinted at a possible return to the show.
Ryan Doesn’t Know When Maxie Will Be Back, But Knows Her Portrayer Loves It There
“We don’t know when Maxie will be back-but I know Kirsten loves this place, and I’d love to see her return to her happy place,” Ryan Paevey said regarding his co-star. If Maxie wakes from her coma soon, she may be surprised. Nathan is alive and has been getting close to her best friend, Lulu.
There’s clear chemistry, which piques my interest; from a storyline perspective, that’s great drama. Nathan and Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) were best friends, and then there’s Maxie and Lulu… lots of tension there,” he commented on the potential love triangle.
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