William deVry Has Denied General Hospital Return Rumors
The actor who played Julian Jerome confirmed he is not returning to the daytime drama series.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Television
Actor William deVry has addressed ongoing speculation regarding his potential return to General Hospital. In a recent statement via an Instagram Reel, deVry explicitly denied any plans to reprise his former role as Julian Jerome.
Why it matters
The clarification provides definitive closure for fans who had speculated about a comeback for the character. Since his departure, rumors have persisted despite the character being depicted in a body bag on screen.
William deVry portrayed the character Julian Jerome for eight years from 2013 through 2020. The character's narrative arc concluded when he was shown in a body bag following his attempts to flee to New York City and Canada.
The players
William deVry
William deVry is a Canadian-American actor best known for his long-running tenure in daytime soap operas.
General Hospital
General Hospital is a long-running American daytime television medical drama that debuted in 1963.
Tracker
Tracker is a television action drama series that follows a survivalist who travels the country helping citizens and law enforcement.
The details
Addressing the rumors directly, deVry used his platform to confirm his focus remains on new projects. He is set to appear in a variety of upcoming television productions, marking a departure from his long-standing daytime role.
Timeline
William deVry played Julian Jerome from 2013 through 2020.
The Spill thriller premieres on Apple TV and Prime Video on September 29.
The Monster She Married premieres on Lifetime on October 10.
William deVry appears in season four, episode five of Tracker in early November.
Industry Dynamics
The actor's public denial highlights the frequent tension between fan speculation and the narrative finality of long-running daytime dramas. Like many veteran soap stars, deVry is transitioning to prime-time guest roles, reflecting a shift away from the legacy structure of serial daytime television.
Fans of the actor can catch his upcoming work on several new projects debuting throughout the fall. Spill is scheduled to hit streaming platforms on September 29, followed by his guest appearance on Tracker this November.
The takeaway
Soap opera fans often engage in persistent speculation about character revivals regardless of on-screen death scenes. Checking official social media accounts of actors remains the most reliable way to distinguish between fan rumors and actual production casting news.
Further reading
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