Overview

• The comeback followed a surprise text from executive producer Frank Valentini, who invited him back and discussed story options.
• He began filming this week, with his first episodes slated to air in September on ABC.
• It has not been disclosed whether he will reprise Nathan West, whose character died in 2018, or take on a new role.
• Paevey previously played Nathan from 2013 to 2018 and later stepped back from acting in 2024 to focus on his mental health and his mother following her lung cancer diagnosis.
• His return comes as Kelly Thiebaud and Kathleen Gati have also recently rejoined the cast.