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Bryan Craig Returning to General Hospital as Morgan Corinthos
It looks like the teases Bryan Craig was dropping on social media were true, sort of. According to TV Line, Craig is returning to the ABC daytime drama series to reprise his two-time Daytime Emmy-winning role as Morgan Corinthos.
However, it looks for now as if Craig is returning just for one episode. Circle August 1st for when he reappears on the long-running soap opera.
Now, it remains unclear if Morgan will come back as a ghost or vision from beyond, or if it will turn out that he is alive and well after everyone believed he was killed when a bomb meant for Julian Jerome blew up the car he was in. That incident took Craig off the show was back in 2016.
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Speculation was high that Bryan could be the actor, GH EP Frank Valentini was referring to when he dropped the bombshell in an interview at the 51st annual Daytime Emmys that “a former cast member is coming back…and I think the audience will go crazy for HIM.”
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Craig continued to fuel the fire that he was on his way back to GH with a Father’s Day with himself and GH on-screen dad, Maurice Benard (Sonny), and then an image on his Instagram which looked like the GH set.
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The actor began his TV career in 2013 when he took on the role of Sonny and Carly’s (Laura Wright son. After departing General Hospital three years later, Craig was cast on ABC’s Grand Hotel, and most recently appeared on Freeform’s Good Trouble, plus several independent motion pictures.
Now the question becomes is Bryan Craig’s one-day appearance who Valentini was referring to, or is there another male actor from the past still on their way back to Port Charles? Comment below.
Well I’m a bit disappointed. I was kind of hoping for someone else… But if he is only returning for one episode, I hope it will be as a ghost or hallucination to end the Sonny meditation storyline.
Oh Gracie – I second that one. Craig is not what comes to mind with the line “Fans will go wild for him”
I’d even take Ricky Martin before Morgan.
Likely, Morgan may be a vision to Sonny as he nears rock bottom.
As they prepare for their annual July shooting hiatus (starting Monday), they’ll be about 8 weeks prior to air. If Craig is back full time (which I doubt), he could return to shoot new episodes when production resumes on July 29.
He already shot his stuff.
It’s Jonathan Jackson that is returning….besides Bryan for one episode..
Well, if he’s only coming back for one episode, I don’t think that qualifies as making the fans “go crazy” that he’s back. It’s more of a nice visit. There’s either more to it or Frank needs to define what crazy means.
Completely not the one we’re meant to be hyped over… and it’s a return we did not need, especially for one episode.
As much as I hate to say it, the probability here is that Sonny will have some sort of hallucination involving Morgan, which means he’s going to be off his meds for at least two more months.
In any case, as I have said before, Morgan has never been down here in Hell, and I’m not sure he would have made it into Heaven…. so don’t count out a return “for real” just yet.
We thankfully agree on the brief return aspect of Morgan (vision, hallucination, etc).
I also agree that Morgan will come back some day. However, I only see that happening as either one of the final storylines if/when cancellation happens OR they decide to kill off one of Sonny’s other offspring. Don’t know if any soap had six children of one character on at the same time.
I hope someone else is returning too.. otherwise that was a lot a fanfare for a one day guest appearance.
Agree! It better be frisco or Roger Howarth! Or greg Vaughan
Frisco is a remote possibility, given Mac’s ambiguous comments about “helping a friend” during his recent extended absence in South America. Since “rogue elements” of the WSB have been mixed up in the whole Pikeman clusterfuck it’s very possible that Frisco could have been investigating the cabal down south. Which also happens to be the last known location of one Lorenzo Alcazar, the most likely suspect to be the true leader of Pikeman.
Either Frisco or Alcazar returning would be big news. Both of them would be huge.
I doubt a 4th Roger Howarth character will ever happen. And I would be very surprised if Greg Vaughan came back after Jonathan Jackson reclaimed the role of Lucky Spencer. One way or another they do need to get more Spencers back in Port Chuck (as Luke often called it)
And I find it “surprising” that most posts say if it is only an episode…it is really no big deal. I find that interesting.
Im alot disappointed in no way is anyone excited to see him!
They really overhyped that one!
If Valentini was referring to Morgan as the one we will ” go crazy for” , he’s got zzzz for brains and also is insulting our expectations as VERY low.
Disappointed isn’t the word. Not who I think of as someone I’d go “Wild about”. And with all the teasers.
I mean seriously? Let us at least have some fun speculating who it is before you dump it on us.
So no Tony Geary or Jonathan Jackson?
Tony Geary was never seriously an option. He’s comfortably retired in Amsterdam. Although it was an awkwardly written demise (other than Tracy) with Bobbie’s death, zero of his kids on the canvas, Luke just isn’t needed currently.
Well – based on today’s announcement of Lucky’s return, I still stand by my last comment that Luke isn’t needed.
Why would you spoil this surprise for the viewers??? There used to be a time when we were surprised by characters coming back but people like you having to get it out first ruin it for us all! Jerk!
Are you chastising Michael for posting a story that another site reported? Seriously, if one does not like soap spoilers, they shouldn’t be reading blogs focused on soaps.
If Morgan’s one day return is indeed what Frank was teasing, that’s on Frank – not someone who reports on it.
OG Steve, you are very truthful and honestly, I was thinking the same thing! Mr. Fairman does seem to post all comments as are…
I give him credit too for posting the posts that are actually 10 times longer than his original story, and for allowing “the one we all know” that turns the posts into larger social issues…that truly have nothing to do with the story being commented on…
Uh, you shouldn’t be reading/posting on these forums!!
Nor should you!
overhyped and anti climatic, I mean a one shot deal, yeah viewers will go crazy alright for being manipulated for being teased.
ZERO interest in the character or the actors return!
Jonathan Jackson would be better
Breaking News
Jacob Martinez is ‘Days of Our Lives’ New Javi Hernandez Replacing Al Calderon in the Role
Finally! The casting has been revealed as to just who would be Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Days of our Lives, Javi Hernandez. On Friday, April 30, the long-running soap opera revealed Jacob Martinez is taking on the part and he will first be seen this coming June 30th and then on all-new episodes streaming on Peacock.
As previously reported, the popular Calderon exited the soap opera last year to join the cast of the NBC primetime medical drama, Brilliant Minds as nurse Nico Silva, who in May will air the remainder of their second season. The series has been on the bubble for renewal by the network. His last episodes as Javi will also air this May on DAYS.
Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming, Martinez has been secretly ensconced in all the drama in Salem for quite some time. When viewers see the new Javi in story, we should learn what will happen in Javi’s relationship with Leo Stark played by Emmy winner, Greg Rikaart, plus his continued relationship with his relatives in the Hernandez clan. Currently, when Javi returned to Salem after taking care of his ailing father, and after the bust-up of his marriage to Leo thanks to Dimitri (Peter Porte), he claimed he had moved on with someone else while he was away from Salem.
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Like Calderon before him, Martinez is a multi-talented actor and singer. Jacob’s resume is impressive having appeared in the musical In Pieces: The Musical at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater and he was hand-picked by Joey Contreras to play the role of Grey. Other credits include: the short film, Memory Swim and the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage.
Martinez hails from Norfolk, Nebraska and appeared when he was very young at the Johnny Carson Theatre, and as DAYS fans know, Jacob is now working at the Days of our Lives studios, right where the “Tonight Show” is filled. In addition, Jacob Martinez is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, April 30 once the news of his casting was revealed, Martinez, expressed, “Way too many people to thank in one post, so I’ll just say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART to each and every person who continues to pour into me and encourage me to chase my dreams. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am. I already feel beyond blessed, supported, and loved. See you all in Salem ⏳”
Jacob Martinez appeared on Friday on the Days of our Lives Instagram account announcing his casting. You can check it out below. Deadline was the first to report the casting switch.
So, excited to learn who is the new Javi Hernandez? Please welcome Jacob Martinez to the role and be on the lookout for his debut on June 30. Comment below.
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This week starts with heartbreaking news. Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles as the original Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and later as Richard Hart on Melrose Place, died on Sunday, April 19, at the age of 57. Reports indicate his death was sudden following a heart attack.
Muldoon’s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, told TMZ on Monday more details on her brother’s death, “Patrick went to take a shower Sunday morning after drinking coffee with his girlfriend in their Beverly Hills home. His girlfriend decided to check on him after he was taking too long and found him unconscious on the bathroom floor?” Shana added that paramedics rushed over and tried to revive Patrick, but there was nothing anyone could do.
Soap fans first saw Muldoon as Kate’s (Lauren Koslow) son on DAYS back in 1992, where he quickly became a fan favorite during the on-screen love story between Austin and Carrie Brady (Christie Clarke). Patrick left the series in 1995. He later made comeback for appearances in 2011 and 2012.
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On Melrose Place, he played bad buy Richard Hart from 1995-1996. Patrick launched his acting career while in college landing the role of Matt in the 1990 sitcom Who’s The Boss? alongside the likes of Judith Light (ex-Karen, OLTL) and Tony Danza. Following his graduation, Patrick nabbed a recurring role as Jeffrey Hunter in Saved By The Bell by 1991.
Throughout his decades long career, Muldoon also starred in several motion and TV series including his leading roile in Starship Troopers (1997). He also had parts in Deadlock (2021), Vanquish (2021), Dakota (2022), Marlowe (2022), and Murder At Hollow Creek (2023).
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Not only was Patrick an actors, but a producer and a musician and singer. He often made appearances and put out music with his band, The Sleeping Masses. Muldoon was the band’s lead singer and guitar player. Patrick was also a producer of TV and film projects.
At the time of his death, Patrick was also an executive producer on a the movie “Kockroach,” which is currently in production.
Taking to his Instagram, just a few days before his death, Muldoon expressed,“So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Edgerton, Zazzie Beetz And Alec Baldwin. Filming now in Australia,” he captioned his post.
Sadly, on April 24, Muldoon can be seen in his 2025 film Dirty Hands also festuring Denise Richards (ex-B&B, RHOBH), which will be released on digital streaming platforms on VOD.
Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart; parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Shana and Ahmet Zappa; and their children, Muldoon’s beloved niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.
Share your remembrances and condolences on the loss of Patrick Muldoon via the comment section, which is followed below by the trailer Dirty Hands due out later this week on digital platforms.
All My Children and Hallmark alum, Jonathan Bennett has been cast in the newly-created role on General Hospital as Joe Fitzpatrick.
Look for Bennett to make his debut on the ABC soap opera next month in May. Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans for his work as JR Chandler on All My Children from 2000-2001. Later, he landed the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout role.
Jonathan would go on to star in seven Hallmark Channel movies and then hosting and producing the network’s reality competition show Finding Mr. Christmas, Bennett has also appeared as a contestant on Season 19 of Dancing with the Stars, plus Celebrity Big Brother in 2019, and he starred on Broadway in Spamalot.
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Frank Valentini, the executive producer of General Hospital shared to Deadline who first reported the casting news, “We’re so excited to have Jonathan joining our cast. He’s a tremendous talent and will be a fantastic addition to ‘GH.’
After the news broke, Bennett took to his Instagram and shared, “There’s a new guy in town…” Meanwhile, the official General Hospital account shared a pic and expressed, “He’s already tired of us telling him his hair looks sexy pushed back. Welcome to the family, Jonathan Bennett.
Bennett is married to Jaymes Vaughan. Back in 2022, they became the first gay couple to appear on the cover of the wedding magazine, The Knot.
So, what do you think of the casting of Jonathan as Joe Fitzpatrick? Is he the new man for Lucas? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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