General Hospital Spoilers Wright Out for 2 Months Due to Broken Leg, Carly’s Storyline Put on Hold
General Hospital spoilers reveal that Laura Wright, a familiar face beloved by General Hospital audiences for her powerful portrayal of Carly Spencer, has sparked widespread concern among fans after personally confirming that she suffered a serious accident right on set.
An incident that seemed minor at first ended up having deep physical and emotional consequences. While filming what appeared to be a routine scene, a simple moment set in Carly’s familiar kitchen, Laura unexpectedly sustained a severe knee injury.
With just a twist and a small step forward, her knee dislocated, abruptly halting production and forcing the crew to rapidly adjust the filming schedule to accommodate her condition.
Prior to that, Laura had already experienced discomfort after a recreational pickleball match, unknowingly setting the stage for a latent injury. When she returned to set, she tried to resume work as usual, not realizing that the damage hadn’t fully healed.
A familiar, seemingly harmless movement became the moment her knee gave out again. The sharp pain and loss of control not only left Laura stuck in a chair for the rest of the shoot but also marked the beginning of one of the most haunting adjustments in her decades-long acting career.
Unlike temporary injuries that heal quickly, this time things were far more serious. Laura had to wear a knee brace while on set and adapt to near-total immobility—a major challenge for an actress so accustomed to physical and expressive freedom.
Scenes had to be reblocked and staged with minimal movement. Though she maintained her composure and delivered her lines with the same passion and emotion as always, an invisible fear lingered: one wrong step or sudden move could trigger a relapse and potentially force a long-term hiatus.
This accident impacted more than just Laura’s physical well-being. For an artist who has devoted nearly her entire life to television, being confined to a chair, especially in the role of Carly, a character known for her energy, assertiveness, and constant motion, felt like invisible imprisonment.
The frustration didn’t stem only from pain but also from the inability to let her body do what her spirit so deeply craved. Laura admitted that not being able to move freely made her feel disconnected from her character.
In the midst of this struggle, Laura had to accept the need for recovery time. She could no longer push her body as before. She began using a stool as a central prop in Carly’s kitchen scenes, not just for physical support but as a symbol of this transitional period, one in which everything had to slow down and adapt.
The production team, understanding her professionalism and dedication, quickly stepped in to redesign shots to keep her active in the scene. Instead of drawing attention to Carly’s limitations, they framed the scenes subtly so that viewers wouldn’t notice the actress was managing an injury behind the camera.
