It’s a little like waiting for the fuse on a stick of dynamite to burn out. You know a giant explosion is coming, you’re just waiting to see what happens when it does. So it is with General Hospital these days, because once Michael gets sentenced to prison (newsflash – it’s happening), it’s going to go OFF. And to celebrate when it does, ABC.com will be showcasing an extra special version of the episode online.

Starting the evening of May 10th, you can watch that day’s episode in the ABC.com Full Episode Player — like always — but you will also have the option of seeing it with commentary by Laura Wright (Carly Corinthos Jacks) and Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos). Carly pretty much totally loses it after Michael is sentenced — like, to the point where she might do some damage with a gun — so Laura should have some great insight into the episode. And Chad will be able to give some perspective of what it was like jumping into this crazy house of a show.

Breaking news: General Hospital is recasting the role of Michael Corinthos. Drew Garrett will be exiting the part of Sonny and Carly’s son, and actor Chad Duell will be taking over the role.

ABC issued the following statement on the recast: “We are recasting the role of Michael Corinthos Jr., the son of Sonny and Carly, with actor Chad Duell. His first airdate is Tuesday, April 20th. The continuing storyline will have viewers on the edge in the weeks leading up to May sweeps as Michael and his father frantically try to hide the truth that he murdered his stepmother Claudia.

We want to thank Drew Garrett for his time with General Hospital and wish him well in all his future endeavors.”

Drew Garrett took over the role in April 2009, when Michael woke up from a nearly year-long coma.

Chad has appeared on shows such as The Wizards of Waverly Place and The Suite Life on Deck.