General Hospital spoilers report Lulu Falconeri (Emme Rylan) is allegedly being recast, but fans are speculating that something may be amiss.

Is it possible that the character of “Lauren” that GH casting calls were searching for the perfect fit for may actually be a replacement for Hayden Barnes (Rebecca Budig)?

It wouldn’t be out of the ordinary for GH to mask who they are recasting, and it may be that Emme felt obligated to play along and let this story ride out so that fans could face the ultimate surprise. Of course, that still doesn’t mean we’re getting Lulu or Emme back, but could it mean Hayden is headed home?

General Hospital Spoilers — Lulu Cassadine Is Back In The Storyline

Since we first heard that Lulu was being recast, fans were speculating that she would soon wake up. We were ready for the tears to be flowing from Laura Collins’ (Genie Francis) eyes.

We were ready for the heartbreak that would ensue when she told Lulu her father, Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary), had died.

We were prepared for her to learn about all that has transpired with her brother, Nikolas Cassadine (Adam Huss), and that she has a new nephew, Ace Cassadine (Jay and Joey Clay).

We were most ready for her children, Charlotte Cassadine (Scarlett Fernandez) and Rocco Falconeri (Finn Francis Carr) to see their mom again, and for Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) to find himself falling for his true love all over again. But it appears we may not get any of that.

GH Spoilers – Tease Emme Rylan Played Along?

Hearing that the role of Lulu was being recast via a casting call for a character named “Lauren” that sounded far too familiar to Lulu’s character, Emme Rylan broke her silence and confirmed that GH was recasting the role.

Some fans are wondering whether she was just playing along so as to not give away the truth about what GH is up to at this stage in the game. Could it be that the recast is actually for Hayden, and that we are going to get Lulu back after all?

Some fans are having a harder time thinking Emme would fudge the truth, but others are so hopeful to see her on-screen again that they’re hoping she did.

General Hospital Spoilers — The Timing Is Perfect For Hayden Barnes

While we’d love to see Emme back in action and Lulu actually wake up, the time is also just right for Hayden to reappear on the scene.

While Hamilton Finn (Michael Easton) is no longer around to deal with his conflicting feelings for her, his absence means Hayden has full claim to their daughter, Violet Finn (Jophielle Love).

Is this the ideal time for a family drama as Hayden swoops in to pull up her roots and add more dysfunction to her life? Stay tuned for more GH news and spoilers to find out.