General Hospital fans are about to be re-introduced to Sonny's son, Michael Quartermaine Corinthos.

As TV Guide puts it, we hope viewers are ready for a case of Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome.

Following months of speculation - and a coma for the character - Drew Garrett has landed the plum role of young Michael. He was previously portrayed by Dylan Cash and was last seen on December 29, 2008.

When Garrett makes his General Hospital debut on April 24, Michael will still be in his hospital bed.

The actor's previous credits include a guest-starring stint on a Criminal Minds episode that aired this past December.

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