Alimi Ballard joins General Hospital cast as William Baines

Actor Alimi Ballard is joining the cast of the long-running ABC soap opera ‘General Hospital’ as a new character named William Baines. His first appearance is scheduled for Thursday, September 3.

Baines is expected to become involved in the ongoing WSB storyline in Port Charles. His character enters the narrative following the disappearance of Jack Brennan, with Josslyn Jacks seeking his assistance to investigate potential foul play.

Ballard, known for roles in ‘Numb3rs’, ‘NCIS’, and ‘Sabrina, the Teenage Witch’, also has deep roots in daytime television, having previously played Frankie Hubbard on ‘Loving’ and ‘The City’. His arrival follows a period of significant casting changes for the series, which recently saw the departures of several established cast members.