The actor explained that the idea of returning to the series was kickstarted by receiving a text from "General Hospital" executive producer Frank Valentini.

Paevey, who starred on the show as Nathan West from 2013 to 2018, said the character he's playing is being kept under wraps for now

General Hospital will see the return of Ryan Paevey, one of the show’s most beloved characters. Paevey originally played Det. Nathan West, but the character was killed off. It is unclear how the show plans to integrate him into the storyline again,