Thaao Penghlis returning to GH... stay tuned!

Thaao Penghlis will be reprising his role as Victor Cassadine in the near future. Penghlis made a short-term appearance on GH earlier this year, ending an absence of more than 30 years from the show.

Thaao Penghlis (Victor Cassadine) is headed back to General Hospital.

"Have been asked back to General Hospital to explore the new escapades of that charming but mischievous rogue Victor Cassadine," Penghlis announced on Twitter, adding "Stay tuned."

Fans have already speculated on what might bring Victor back into story -- including linking Penghlis' announcement with reports that The Young and the Restless star Billy Miller has signed on to appear on General Hospital. Of course, there are other on-screen relationships the will more than likely also be explored...

In January, the Emmy-nominated Penghlis returned to GH after more than 30 years away from the show. His return was a way to help usher Kimberly McCullough (Robin Scorpio) off the canvas.

Penghlis is also known to daytime fans as Tony and Andre DiMera on NBC's Days of our Lives. In 2008, Penghlis received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor -- the first of his career.

Penghlis tells Soap Central that he'll head back to the studio to start taping "the last week of June."

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