Kirsten Storms is saying goodbye to California and General Hospital for now. She has held the role of Maxie Jones for 20 years. She only took time off when she faced health issues and welcomed her daughter, Harper. Storms announced the big news on her official Instagram account, accompanied by a short video. She confirmed that the mother-daughter duo has found a new home and will be moving to Tennessee.
The General Hospital star revealed she taped her last scenes for the year a few weeks ago. Storms teased that the storyline leading to her on-screen exit will have everyone talking. She also mentioned that her exit was only temporary. Viewers could see her back filming as early as November or December. However, that isn’t set in stone yet.
She confirmed that Frank Valentini, the executive producer at General Hospital, was supportive of her move and time away. There are reasons behind her choice to move away from Los Angeles, though she didn’t share them in the video.
Storms and her daughter are building a new life in Tennessee and are adjusting to their new life away from California. She lives a mostly private life, only sharing what she wants on social media, which isn’t much. However, she did mention the possibility of documenting the move.
Will there be a Maxie recast while Kirsten Storms takes time away from General Hospital this time?
While explaining her situation, Kirsten Storms explained that the storyline on General Hospital will take her off-screen. The door is open for a return, which will likely happen later this year. However, the move from California to Tennessee will likely affect the number of episodes she appears in as Maxie Jones.
Currently, the role of Maxie on General Hospital is being played by Nicole Paggi, but this was only a temporary arrangement. Storms revealed that she had already returned to work and filmed her exit storyline. She confirmed they were her final scenes for the year. However, if she plans to return in November or December, as mentioned in her video, that would only put her off-screen for roughly six months. General Hospital films four to six weeks in advance to account for time off for the actors. Based on when Storms filmed her final scenes, Maxie should be leaving Port Charles in August for the adventure the writers have planned for her.
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC.
