Craig Montgomery is one of the biggest villains in soap opera history.

He's even managed to maintain that evil persona despite being played by three different actors over the years on As the World Turns.

Make that four.

On December 3, former General Hospital star Jon Lindstrom (pictured) debuts on the series. Head writer Jean Passanante said it was an easy choice.

"Jon is a witty and immensely likable actor even when he's doing unspeakable things – as he did [playing twins Kevin and Ryan] on General Hospital. And that pretty much sums up Craig."

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