Nicole Paggi stepping into the role of Maxie Jones on “General Hospital” as a temporary replacement for Kirsten Storms came as a surprise to fans. Storms was previewed for an episode on December 28, indicating an unclear timeline for her return, according to Soap Opera Digest. The reason for the sudden switch between actresses was not officially disclosed by the show’s producers, and neither Storms nor Paggi had made public statements regarding the matter.
Despite the unexpected change, Paggi expressed on Instagram that she had a great time in the role, and feedback from “General Hospital” fans seemed positive. Comments praised her performance and how she captured the essence of how Kirsten Storms portrays Maxie, indicating a welcoming response to the temporary recast.
In the show’s history, the character of Maxie Jones has undergone multiple recasts. Jen Lilley portrayed the character around 2011, while Molly Burnett also stepped in for Storms at one point. Robyn Richards initially played the role from 1993 to 2004 before Storms took over in 2005, with Richards having her role filled by other actresses during her tenure.
Regarding Nicole Paggi’s previous work, she has appeared in shows like “The Rookie: Feds,” “9-1-1,” and the sitcom “One and One” on UPN.
