Will General Hospital recast the role of Jason Morgan?
Despite actor Steve Burton’s recent firing, ABC’s General Hospital has no intention of recasting his character, Jason Morgan, according to Variety. Burton, who has appeared on the daytime soap opera off and on since 1991, was let go following his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
How many actors have played Jason Morgan on General Hospital?
Jason Morgan (General Hospital)
| Jason Morgan | |
|---|---|
| Portrayed by | Quinn Carlson (1981–1982) Bryan Beck (1982–1988) Steve Burton (1991–2012, 2017–2021) Carmel Fainbaum (2012) Billy Miller (2014–2017) Paul Chirico (2017) |
| Duration | 1981–1988 1991–2012 2014–2021 |
| First appearance | November 11, 1981 |
| Last appearance | November 19, 2021 |
When did Jason come back to General Hospital?
2017
But Burton is definitely familiar to DOOL fans; at the start of his career, he played Harris Michaels on the NBC soap in 1988. Burton left GH for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He had returned to the sudser in 2017 after playing Jason on and off on GH from 1991 to 2012.
Is Steve Burton coming back as Jason on General Hospital?
Burton, who has since announced his separation from wife Sheree Burton, is opening a new chapter in his career by returning to his first role in daytime. Believe or not General Hospital fans, that was not Jason Quartermain aka Jason Morgan, the role he stepped into in 1991.
Who is going to play the new Jason on General Hospital?
Six months after General Hospital killed off Jason (again), it would appear — but only appear — that ABC’s one and only daytime drama has recast the pivotal role with Josh Kelly.
Is Morgan Corinthos returning to GH?
“Morgan finally returns!” said Michael Fairman of Craig’s casting referring to the character’s 2-year absence.