Ryan Paevey is returning to Port Charles after nearly seven years! The actor, who played Det. Nathan West on General Hospital from 2013 to 2018, will return to the ABC soap opera this fall, Deadline confirmed Monday.

Ryan Paevey was one of the Hallmark hunks who starred in several movies for the channel over the years. He also starred as the hunky police officer, Nathan West, on General Hospital.

Ryan Paevey said he was sick with food poisoning on his first day on the set of ‘General Hospital’ Paevey didn’t consider himself an actor when he landed his role in General Hospital.

From playing the beloved and sorely missed Nathan West on General Hospital to becoming a fan-favorite Hallmark star, Ryan Paevey has built a career on charisma and versatility.