Chad Duell on His General Hospital Exit: ‘I Had a Very Strong Complacency’

The actor announced his departure from the ABC soap opera after 14 years playing Michael Corinthos.

Chad Duell attends the Television Academy's Daytime Programming Peer Group Reception in North Hollywood, Calif., on Aug. 22, 2018. Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images

General Hospital fans were left shocked after Chad Duell announced his unexpected departure from the show. The actor said that after 14 years it was time to figure out his future.

During an episode of the “The Daily Drama Podcast” on Dec. 28, the 37-year-old cited a number of life-altering events that led to his decision, including feeling “stagnant” with his career.