The brief hiatus comes after Jackson announced his return to the soap opera in June 2024 Jonathan Jackson is taking a brief hiatus from General 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,

Jonathan Jackson, who portrays Lucky Spencer on General Hospital, is taking a short break from the soap opera starting February 18. Guy Wilson will temporarily fill in for him. Jackson is already back to filming and is expected to return on screen later this month.

Earlier this month, “General Hospital” announced another casting shakeup. After Charles Mesure decided to exit the show, Chris McKenna of “One Life to Live” took over the role of Jack Brennan. “General Hospital” airs on ABC on weekdays at 3 p.m. EST. Episodes can be streamed on Hulu the next day.

Jonathan Jackson, who plays Lucky Spencer on ‘General Hospital,’ is taking a temporary absence but will return later in February

Jonathan Jackson, who has played Lucky Spencer on General Hospital since he was a child in 1993, will be temporarily absent from the show, with Guy Wilson stepping in to the role during his hiatus. Jackson's return is expected later in February,