Overview

• Storms announced an approved break after filming her final episodes to relocate from Los Angeles to Nashville with her daughter.
• Nicole Paggi began portraying Maxie Jones on the July 3 episode and is set to continue through July and August to maintain storyline continuity.
• Storms approached executive producer Frank Valentini in March about her cross-country move and remained under contract with time off approved.
• The actress said she was surprised by the temporary recast but welcomed Paggi’s performance to keep Maxie at the forefront of Port Charles drama.
• She teased that the interim storylines for Maxie will be "incredible" and confirmed plans to return around November or December 2025.