Picture this: it’s been years since a star walked off set and into the soap-archives—yet here we are, staring at the moment when Ryan Paevey is back in Port Charles. Seven years after his character’s dramatic exit, fans are asking the same question: Who is he playing now—and how explosive will this arc be?

Paevey, best known for playing Detective Nathan West from 2013 until his departure in 2018, shocked fans by confirming a return in September 2025. His break included stepping away from acting in 2024 in order to focus on personal matters—care for his mother, build his jewelry brand, and reset mentally.
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