Adam J. Harrington Joins 'General Hospital' As Recast John 'Jagger' Cates; Role Originated By Antonio Sabato Jr.

Adam J. Harrington has joined the cast of 'General Hospital' as John 'Jagger' Cates, the role first played by former Calvin Klein model Antonio Sabato Jr.

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Adam J. Harrington Takes on the Role of John 'Jagger' Cates on 'General Hospital'

The character of John 'Jagger' Cates is making a comeback to 'General Hospital' after more than 15 years. Actor Adam J. Harrington has taken on the role, which was originally played by Antonio Sabato Jr. The character was last seen on screen as part of the spinoff series 'General Hospital: Night Shift'. Harrington's middle name is coincidentally John.

Harrington made his debut on the daytime drama series on February 2, 2024. In his first appearance, his character, now going by his first name, John, met Carly (Laura Wright) outside Bobbie's eatery, which was named after Carly's late mother, Bobbie Spencer.

In his previous storyline, Jagger had become an FBI agent and was a single father to an autistic son named after his late brother, Stone Cates. Jagger and his son eventually relocated to San Francisco, where Jagger pursued his law enforcement career. Harrington's portrayal of Stone Cates Jr. will be taking over the role previously played by the late actor Cameron Boyce.

Adam J. Harrington's Acting Career

Adam J. Harrington has an extensive acting career with over 100 credits to his name. He has appeared in popular TV shows like 'Bosch', 'Criminal Minds', and 'Dexter', where he portrayed an FBI agent. Harrington has also lent his voice to video games, including the popular 'L.A. Noire', where he played a detective. The game sold over five million copies worldwide.

His debut on 'General Hospital' marks another milestone in Harrington's career, and fans are excited to see his portrayal of John 'Jagger' Cates in this iconic soap opera.

Photos of Adam J. Harrington's Debut on 'General Hospital'

Check out these photos of Adam J. Harrington's debut on 'General Hospital'. He will be stepping into the role of John 'Jagger' Cates, bringing new life to the character previously played by Antonio Sabato Jr.

Fans of the show are eager to see how Harrington will portray the beloved character and what new storylines await John 'Jagger' Cates in Port Charles.