Tyler Christopher Leaving 'General Hospital' as Nikolas Cassadine Temporarily, Being Replaced by 'Sunset Beach' Alum Nick Stabile

Nick Stabile will temporarily replace Tyler Christopher as GH's Nikolas.

Emmy winner Tyler Christopher is taking a temporarily leave of absence from ABC soap opera General Hospital, according to Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens. While Christopher is off the show, the role of Nikolas Cassadine will be played by Sunset Beach alum Nick Stabile.

Stabile began shooting at GH last week.

Stabiles soap roles include Mark Wolper on Sunset Beach (contract), Fox Crane on Passions (temporary replacement), and Dean Hartman on Days of our Lives (short-term role).