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Y&R Alum Daniel Goddard Joins the Cast of ‘General Hospital’ In New Role
Former fan favorite from The Young and the Restless, actor Daniel Goddard (ex-Cane Ashby) is returning to daytime soap operas after several years away from the medium. Goddard has been cast in the role of Professor Henry Dalton on ABC’s General Hospital.
In the breaking casting news, Goddard will first appear in his new soap role on the upcoming Tuesday, April 15th episode of General Hospital. According to TV Insider, Daniel actually reported to ABC Prospect Studios where GH is filmed in mid-March and he spoke to the outlet about his latest daytime alter-ego which finds him as an enigmatic Professor who works at Port Charles University.
“He teaches environmental physics, and it seems there are some things in his past that he’s done that have left him in a position of some form of investigation,” teased Goddard. “And from there, it’s an absolute mystery to me.” Daniel admitted he has shared scenes with Eden McCoy (Josslyn) and Finola Hughes (Anna) among others. In story, it also appears that a ‘situation’ involving Professor Dalton may be just the assignment Josslyn has been given in her first as a WSB agent. Stay tuned!

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In addition, once landing the role of Professor Dalton, Goddard wanted to go into it without knowing too much ahead of taping and air. “I said to Frank (Valentini, EP,GH) ‘Don’t tell me anything about the character.’ I know that the characters that I’ve had scenes with know something about him. I don’t want to know what it is because I don’t want to play it that I know. I’d rather have the character be sort of a clean slate to me.”
Goddard added, “At The Young and the Restless, I always used to read the whole script because other characters will talk about you, and you’ll get to know more about you than you know about yourself. At General Hospital, you only get your pages, and I thought, ‘Woody Allen would do that, where he doesn’t want everybody know what’s going on or what the twists and turns are.’ And I thought, ‘This is going to be cool.’ So, I’m allowing myself to go on the journey of who Dalton is from the audience’s perspective, and from my perspective of what is the growth and evolution of him. I will allow it to unfold as the bits and pieces present themselves to me.”

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As it turns out, Daniel actually auditioned for the replacement for Charles Mesure in the role of Jack Brennan. That role eventually went to Chris McKenna. However, Goddard’s agent Michael Bruno gave him a jingle a few weeks after he auditioned for Brennan and said, “General Hospital called, and they’ve got this character, and they’re writing it, and they want you to do it!” Goddard reveals, “It wasn’t a recast. It was a new character, and I was so blown away. I really felt like the timing was right, and I felt like it was meant to be. I can’t begin to express my gratitude to Frank and everyone at General Hospital and to Michael Bruno for really believing in me and being there.”
Fans of The Young and the Restless recall Daniel’s journey on the top-rated soap when back in 2007 he made his debut. At that time, he was believed to be Phillip Chancellor III, only for it later to be revealed he was really Cane Ashby. The actor remained with the show till 2019 and played his own twin Caleb in 2011. In story, Daniel was at one time married to Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) and they share two children together, twin, Charlie and Mattie.
What do you think about General Hospital casting longtime soap favorite Daniel Goddard in the new role of Professor Henry Dalton? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
**Yawn**
Another newbie joins a bloated cast to eat up airtime which would be better used on Proper (pre-February 2012) cast members.
Not to mention this whole plotline of Joss suddenly becoming a WSB agent, because she sent a serial killer to Hell, in the most obvious case of “self defense” ever, and made the mistake of calling her mommy’s new spy boyfriend to help clean up the mess, rather than the guys she has known all her life who could have made the body disappear with no strings attached. Or even her step-brother the cop, who would have definitely vouched for her self defense claims.
Brennan was considering her to be an agent way before she shot Cyrus; he was purposely feeding her information on his locations to see how she’d react. She called him first because he was the only one that knew she was looking for evidence on Cyrus; Brennan was the one feeding her information. So she felt like he was the logical person to call…
Why did Brennan recruit her? That’s the question. He seemed to be impressed by her her tenacity, her fixation on solving Dex’s murder and the lengths she’d go to do so. She “passed several testsm” from not opening her mouth to anyone about killing Cyrus, or joining the WSB, she didn’t give up during the training even though Vaughn kept goading her (purposely) to do so…and lying to everyone about her “trip.” Still, will all that, I wonder WHY Brennan chose her. Does the show really want to revive the WSB with young agents ala Joss and Vaughn…or is this a temporary story arc where we find out Brennan took her on with ulterior motives…
Your last sentence, maybe he just likes the idea of the connection between Carly and Joss and how he’ll be able to take advantage of their relationship in the future.
Exactly, what are Jason and Dante, Chopped Liver?
So, three soap vets try out for a recast Jack Brennan and Frank gives them each jobs?
McKenna and Cosgrove are recurring. Assume Goddard will be as well.
As great as Mesure was in the role, McKenna was the right choice among these three as the recast Brennan.
No one⏤I repeat⏤no one asked for this to happen. This is now the third (!!!) actor who went out for the role of Jack Brennan to be cast, and that is ridiculous. Not everyone who auditions needs a role if they didn’t get the one they went out for. This is Frank Valentini’s M.O., and it is infuriating. We did not need (nor want) Daniel Goddard’s return to daytime.
Thought he was going to be the mystery tycoon on Y&R, but it will be good to see Mr Goddard on our screens again
Thank goodness he isn’t. He can go to any soap as long as it’s not J&R – just my opinion.
From what I read , Billy Flynn from Days will be showing up as Aristotle Dumas. He looks too young fir me, but maybe he’ll appear older.
Next on General Hospital, Kris kardashian as Helena Cassadine recast lol. It will happen with Frank Valentini he loves Kris. Daniel Goddard enough said. Terrible actor. General Hospital going down hill again. Remember ABC want out of the soap business. Rest in peace OLTL they cancelled the wrong soap.
the right soap was cancelled.
OLTL was excellent; from what I read it was doing better in the ratings than GH. OLTL should never have been taken off the air; though I am glad that we still have GH.
I think being cast as a professor is as good as anything else. It gives Joss and Emma something to fight about or agree on, depending on the professor, I guess. It should be fun, watching the two girls “at work”.
I wonder if joss or Emma or going to be his love interest there both way way to young
Can you really picture either of these young girls being interested in this 50 something guy, after seeing the guys they’ve been interested in?
I really like Daniel Goddard but more time away from the vets. Who will they take off contract to pay for this one?
I can’t wait to see Daniel on our screen again. The role sounds like a great fit.
I hope he doesn’t turn into a letch, pursuing Emma. This 50+ guy makes me sick, thought he’d jump over the table and grab her, while totally ignoring Joss.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Josh Swickard Stars in Faith-Based ‘The Space Between Us’ as The Man Who Has an Affair with a Married Woman

While General Hospital’s Harrison Chase’s (Josh Swickard) marriage to Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) has seemingly come to an end based on trust issues, and his unrelenting believe of the innocence of his ex-wife Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) when she has committed heinous crimes, Josh Swickard is also being featured in another story on another platform in the new faith-based movie, The Space Between Us.
In the streaming feature now on the Angel platform, Swickard is playing Levi Boone, a handsome young solider, who finds himself attracted to a married woman played by Jennifer Taylor. The two have an affair. The movie made it’s debut last week on October 8.
According to the loglines, “The Space Between Us dives deep into modern relationships, following marriages straining under the heavy weight of busyness, unmet expectations, and spiritual disconnection. Described as a story of grace in the mess, the film takes a grounded, deeply relatable look at how even the best intentions can fall apart—and how faith, strong community, and honest vulnerability can bring true healing.”

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In a cast interview, which features Swickard, Taylor and Kristoffer Poloha, the trio discussed their thoughts on betrayal in marriage, and who’s right and who’s wrong and more.
Josh Swickard explains, “The audience can get it from a lot of sides too where we can show it, and if you have crossed that line in your marriage. it doesn’t have to be over. And when two people are willing to work, anything’s possible. Not giving the end away. I’m just saying. It could happen. It could happen. People can end up together.”
Meanwhile, Kristoffer Poloha added, “Like, wait a minute, but this other guy steps in and I think passion takes over. I think what you see is how easy it is to stumble. Whether it’s adultery or whether it’s another type of sin, you can basically burn your house down in many different ways and how quickly it is to light that fire.”
The Space Between Us is from Canyon Productions. The company delivers faiith-based media designed to encourage, inspire, and uplift viewers along their spiritual journeys. By showcasing the genuine struggles and eventual triumphs of relatable characters facing tough real-world challenges, Canyon aims to create projects that point audiences directly toward hope and perseverance.
You can check out the discussion between Josh, Kristoffer snd Jennifer Taylor on what happens with their characters in the film below, followed by the scene where Swickard’s Levi meets Taylor’s Mona … and her husband!
So, will you be checking out Josh Swickard in The Space Between Us? What do you think about GH’s Chase, portraying the man that ignites passion in a woman who previously had been faithful to her marriage? Let us know via the comment section.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Trina Reminisces About Spencer, Soon After Roses and a Note from Her ‘Biggest Fan’ Arrive

General Hospital fans know red herrings when they see them. That the obvious choices, are usually not the culprit when a soap opera tells the story of an obsessed stalker. The soap trope always cast doubt on a laundry list of potential suspects until one day the actual reveal occurs!
The latest soap obsession is the character of Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali), the young singer who has been performing alongside her recording label mate Gio Palmieri. (Giovanni Mazza). The duo are back for another gig at the Cat’s Eye Lounge on the Tuesday, October 13 episode of the ABC daytime drama series.
After a sound check, where someone is watching Trina through the window, she is greeted by Ava (Maura West) and Trina’s current beau, Kai (Jens Austin Astrup). Later, while talking to Emma (Braedyn Bruner) about Emma’s thoughts on moving in with Gio, Trina admitted she wasn’t ready to move in with Kai just yet.

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ROSES ARE RED …
It’s at that point, for the very first time in a very long time, Trina mentioned the name of Spencer. Trina recalled the time she was ready to move in with him when she and her beloved late boyfriend were going to move to Paris. With sorrow in her voice, Trina told Emma. “Take the leap. Because life doesn’t always give you a second chance.”
In a recent interview on the Michael Fairman Channel, Tabyana Ali had mentioned that while she is being kept in the dark as to who is her on-screen stalker, will turn out to be she loves the idea of turning it out to be Spencer Cassadine, as do many GH fans who have begun to speculate heavily that the story could reveal a very much alive Spencer. In story, Spencer went overboard and into the Seine River in Paris to his presumed death back at the end of January 2024.
As today’s episode continued, Quinn arrived (Jequon Jackson) and questioned Kai, if he was at all bothered by the growing closeness between Trina and Gio. Kai says he is not.
BACK FROM THE DEAD?
After Trina and Gio perform, Emma brings over to the table a bouquet of roses for Trina, that had been left outside from her “biggest fan.” Trina assumed the flowers were from Kai. He says he did not send them. Quinn just stares at Trina.
So, do you think the stalker could turn out to be Spencer, trying to get back to Trina because he loves her so much? How would you feel about a Spencer Cassadine recast? Do you think Trina mentioning Spencer today was a red herring or dropping a hint that it could very much turn out to be him that is the ‘fan’? Let us know in the comment section, but first check out some of the key moments from Trina’s stalker story on Tuesday’s GH below, followed by our conversation with Tabyana Ali.
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Parry Shen and Lydia Look Make a Return to ‘General Hospital’

In a surprise appearance on the Monday, October 12 episode of General Hospital, Parry Shen and Lydia Look returned to the canvas as Brad Cooper and Selina Wu, as the Wu crime family was bidding for the Port Charles piers up for auction!
Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ric (Rick Hearst) are completely floored when Selina strolled into the Metro Court conference room with her nephew and former GH lab tech, Brad Cooper, by her side.
This is the first time GH viewers have seen the character of Selina Wu since back in July of 2025. Previously, Sidwell (Carlo Rota) framed Selena for the firebombing of Charlie’s pun that put Sonny’s daughter Kristina (Kate Mansi) in grave danger. GH fans recall it was the late Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) who saved Kristina from the fire. In story to avoid Sonny’s wrath, Selina fled the country.

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SURPRISE NEW PIER OWNER IS REVEALED
When Selina entered the conference room on today’s GH, she told Sonny the entire Sidwell debacle was “water under the bridge,” and he agreed. “I have no issue with you,” Sonny said in return.
In order to secure her bid for the piers, Selina explained Brad stepped in to make the necessary arrangements while she was trying to get herself get back to the United States. Sonny tells Brad, “You’re not going to get those piers!”
When it’s time for Ezra Boyle (Daniel Cosgrove) to reveal the winning bid for the piers, seated in the room are potential buyers: Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison), Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), and JJE executive, Hudson Parker (Troy Lennon Appel).
Suddenly, Ezra reveals that JJE secured the piers and the winning bid as Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) made a surprise entrance as the new pier owner. How did Josslyn do it? Watch the clip below where prior to the final bids being announced, the WSB agent rigged the computer system!
So, glad to see Brad Cooper and Selina Wu back in action? Do you hope they stay for a bit? What do you think of Josslyn getting the piers? Is this how she sets out to destroy Sonny? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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