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Is Bryan Craig Returning to General Hospital On-Contract as a ‘Back-from-the-Dead’ Morgan Corinthos?
It’s been almost nine full years since the character of Morgan Corinthos (Bryan Craig) was killed-off following a car bomb explosion. But now, could Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Carly’s (Laura Wright) beloved yet troubled son, be found very much alive, as one does in daytime soap operas?
Since his exit in 2016, actor Bryan Craig has gone on to appear on primetime television series including Grand Hotel and Good Trouble, plus several independent film roles. He returned to the ABC soap opera in 2018 for a one-day appearance in Ava’s dream (Maura West) while she was undergoing plastic surgery for the burns on her face. and again back in August of 2024, when he came to his father’s mind as a vision. In the story, Sonny was contemplating ending his life, but Morgan helped talk his dad off of a ledge, literally.
Over the years, Craig has been known to test the waters and tease his fans and followers and those of General Hospital with little nuggets when he drops the name Morgan Corinthos. Over the last few weeks, he has begun doing so, ramping up viewer speculation that a return by Morgan could be imminent.
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Recently, on his Instagram Story, Craig simply wrote, “Morgan Corinthos” and “IYKYK (which means ‘If you know, you know’). It would appear that if indeed Craig has signed a new deal with General Hospital, or is close to one, that this time it would be a full return for him and the character of Morgan.
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A return of a very much alive Morgan, could certainly serve several purposes. One, it could give Ava Jerome played by Maura West, a major storyline and it could reignite an Ava/Morgan romance. Two, with Rory Gibson now on the canvas as Michael Corinthos, the two brothers could either be helping one another, or at odds, and three, with the Sidwell/Sonny mob wars going down, wouldn’t it be something if somehow there is some tie to where Morgan has been all this time?
Finally, if Morgan was alive, it could ultimately lead to a Sonny and Carly reconciliation, because after his death, it left a deep hole and divide in their marriage that was never healed.
Previously, Bryan Craig took home two Daytime Emmys for his performances as Morgan Corinthos in the Outstanding Younger Actor in a Daytime Drama Series in both 2016 and 2017.
So, what do you think? Is this all a big tease by Bryan Craig? Is there truth to the drops on social media? Would you like to see Morgan come back for a longer run on GH and be back as part of the Corinthos family? Stay tuned and comment below.
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Please, no. Please, no. Please, NO!
I’m with ya! I wasn’t a fan of the Morgan character.
Thank you I agree! NO!!
He’s a younger version of Kin Shriner. The boy who cried wolf – teasing returns on a whim. Just last summer, he made a big to-do which wound up being a one-day vision by Sonny. We could really just copy/paste the same story lol.
Morgan, as a character, is worth more dead than alive. Now that they’ve given Sonny a full grown grandson (wanted to cringe when Gio called him grandpa), there’s no room for yet another Corinthos on the canvas.
If Craig were to return, how would they explain him looking older than Michael? Don’t get me wrong, Gibson is great as Michael, but he already looks younger than Kristina.
And before a certain poster brings it up – no, Morgan was not the one who set the penthouse bomb.
He’s a a version of Kim Shriner than actually act.
The character of Scott has gotten more cartoonish as the years have past. Check Kin out during the Dominique years to see some of his best work.
Or go back even further, to the late 1970s, when Laura and Scotty were the Big Thing (i.e., pre-Luke). The man can act.
I completely agree!!!! Kin did amazing work during the Dominique story and kind of turned back into the charming anti-hero type.
It was the Bob Guza and Jill Phelps era when he was written as a buffoon and almost a cartoon. The Carlivati / Valentini era was not much better, and possibly worse.
His last go-round was charming and entertaining and important. He had mad chemistry with the three ladies he was with … Obrecht Lucy, and Ava. I could have seen him with any of them.
As for Morgan … no thanks! Given Sonny’s murderous mob lifestyle, it is important to story that he actually lose one of his children to death.
Otherwise, Sonny and Carly pay no consequences, get all the happy endings, and many other people in town who have really lost their children will never have that gift.
It is obvious by the comments that the majority of fans feel similar. There is little rooting value for the character and no real desire to see him return.
Sonny already has four children on the canvas. Some of you will say 5. But I have never and will never say that Michael is Sonny’s son. Sonny kidnapped him and forced his actual father to sign over custody under threat of death. That’s not a father. That is a kidnapper. Sonny has four children. Dante the confused cop. Kristina the lunatic sometimes lesbian when it suits her. And Donna and Avery who should be coming up as teenagers soon.
Frank Valentini has big blind spots when it comes to his favourites and pets. He simply can’t get on the pulse of what viewers want with his chosen ones.
NO to Morgan.
I maintain that the only acceptable time for Morgan to return – and hopefully we don’t experience this – is if the show gets a cancellation notice. At that point, everyone gets a perceived happy ending.
I didn’t like the retcon of Jake’s return from the dead. It changed the personas of both Luke and Elizabeth. As you state, Morgan’s death is a core part of Sonny’s character. Changing that now adds no value.
It doesn’t matter whether you consider Michael Sonny’s son or not. The canvas does. Sonny adopted him, and AJ wasn’t exactly a prize to begin with. AJ started with Sonny over Brenda. If the Q’s had compromised with Sonny over his child that Carly was pregnant with, he wouldn’t have needed to blackmail AJ into giving up Michael in the first place. AJ CHOSE to sign over his rights. He could’ve chosen his son and told Sonny to go kick rocks, but he didn’t.
I think you’re right on all counts. If Morgan does indeed show up, it’ll be Ghost Morgan reassuring him that he’s just a great dad. I would imagine this “ visit” is in keeping with the tiresome gazing Sonny engages in 24/7. “ My job endangers my KIDS!! Gaggghhh!”).
Lmao I know now everyone is worried about the kids !?
How about when they were little? Where was all of this concern ? They went to The ” Island ” to be protected or were getting kidnapped etc …
Their all grown now ~damage Done Sonny
All to protect his phantom business and territory
Those kids are all kinda crazy now so stop worrying lmao
They will be alright
As far as I’m concerned, Morgan can continue to inhabit the room marked,” GH characters who will remain dead” and continue to keep company with Courtney, Sabrina, Peter and now, Natalia.
Yes indeed. You’ll also find Dawn, Siobhan, and an Eckerdt or two in there.
And might as well make Conor happy too and bring back Dwx Heller at the same time !
Ha ha ha! Don’t give him/her any ideas!
No no no. Enough back from the dead characters. GH do better. The current storylines are already ridiculous and make no sense. How about tying up all the loose ends first?
There is a commentor who always posts to bring back Dex… Harry understood my joke.
Myself, Dex was appreciated but his character ran its course.
I got your joke as well. “Ran its course” is an excellent (and kind) description of the character.
Dex did run the course beautifully for the police force fitness test. He clocked a five minute mile, did 100 push ups and performed back flips while Joss gazed adoringly on. I’ve watched that scene at least 20 times. Thank you for the great suggestion, GH fan. Maybe you can start a Bring Back Dex! Petition. I’ll help you.
Hey ! The GH fan that posted “What? Can that happen” IS not GH fan OG,
My comment would read ” Only 20 times”
Mr. Fairman Have you consider a blue check mark?
The petition could be printed on a post-it as there wouldn’t be many signatures
What? Can that happen?
Not it cannot.
Ugh just… No.
Benard is really phoning it in all the time now; the last thing we need is him mumbling and trying to remember his lines on a major storyline like this.
Unfortunately, you’re right. It seems as he is as bored with Sonny’s Groundhog Day as viewers are. I know my opinion unpopular but that is why I enjoyed Mike and Nixon Falls. Maurice came alive; his eyes sparkled, he stopped mumbling and he smiled all because he was liberated from the conflicted, downtrodden crime lord role.
I agree. I think Maurice enjoyed playing Mike also. A few years ago he said something about how he sometimes asks the writers to write a romance between Sonny and Laura. I was caught off guard by that. Now here we are and they have written so many Laura/Sonny scenes this year and I’m bracing myself for that possibility. I’m not feeling it. But if he wants it in order to act with Genie, I understand. I think it would be hilarious though if Sonny had more Tracy interactions. Any type of Tracy interactions. Lol
If Morgan should return how could Bryan play the younger brother?
If Morgan does return, I hope they give character a happy life and not rehash the old Morgan/Ava romance. I could see the character forgiving but not forgetting possibly not trusting her.
Can’t believe all the Morgan hate. His return would be a MASSIVE win for the show and a major revelation for the Corinthos family that would inspire tons of drama. Incredible actor.
Not really. I think he’s a lousy actor. If he has to come back they need to recast with a younger actor because he would look older than his older brother Michael, Perhaps a more talented and younger actor might work.
Well, there’s always the kid who played Morgan around the time that Dante first showed up. You know the one who actually looked like Dante’s little brother.
Before Bryan Craig, he was the only version of Morgan worth remembering. Actor’s first name was Aaron, but my Fuzzy Devil Memory doesn’t recall the last name.
I totally agree!
Exactly
If Morgan comes back, why can’t Dex?
Dex, who?
Dex Dexter on Dynasty. I think Conor is having an 80s fever dream.
Funny – I was thinking of Dex Dexter as well. I love how (in the reunion) they explained Alexis landing on him after they fell off the balcony in the series finale.
Yes please bring Morgan back. I’ve been waiting for this
I guess unpopular opinion but I’d love him back
I’ve been telling you mortals all along that Morgan was never down here. And he never went ” upstairs” either, according to the friends up there who still return a Devil’s phone calls. So that obviously means he’s going to be back eventually.
You might also remember back around the time of the “Pikeman” story that this Devil predicted it would be part of a bigger story involving Lorenzo Alcazar brainwashing the injured and likely memory-challenged Morgan and using him as a weapon against his own family.
Alcazar never showed up, but it would appear that the writers have repurposed the story meant for him and given it to the new character Sidwell. Who notably ended up being the “mystery buyer” of Wyndemere, the former Cassadine property that is the perfect hideout for an international fugitive.
So if Morgan shows up on Spoon Island soon, Frank owes this Devil a writer’s salary
I think it’s about time to bring Morgan back. I’ve been wishing this forever!! Especially if you are bringing back Britt. They both to me played a pivitol role in the dynamics of the show. It would be great to have Britt’s mom back too.
Please, please no more back from the dead stories. Never cared for the Morgan character.
Unlike with Britt, who’s probably worth all the preposterous story contortions they’ll have to do to check her back into Port Charles, I don’t think Morgan as a character is sufficiently important that they should go through yet another round of how-do-we-resurrect-this-dead-character nonsense to bring him back. None of the story possibilities interest me, and although I remember liking the actor pretty well, I can’t say I’ve missed Morgan really, so . . . enh.
Resurrecting dead characters is an accepted daytime trope. I get it. It is also used way too much anymore, thus diminishing any sense of drama, surprise, or story. OH, look, they aren’t dead! Just like a half dozen of our friends and neighbors! GH relies way too much on this plot turn (hardly a twist anymore), and I wish it would stop. Sadly, some beloved actors and characters can never come back. If an actor leaves a series, good luck. If a character is offed, then let’s hope it is good for story in short and long term. I would prefer to see recasts. I prefer seeing these shows grow and evolve as that is what families and communities do. I do not want to watch the same show I did 20 years ago.
Why? Why bring him back? It won’t make the storyline any more interesting. Please don’t.
Morgan Corinthos reading the eternally damned yellow pages would be more interesting than Hallmark Drew, Scumbag Ezra, or Failed Batman Villain Sidwell.
While I do think this show has done way too many back-from-the-dead storylines (includiing Britt’s upcoming return), this is one I’d welcome. Michael could use the support of his brother Morgan right now. Dante’s got his own issues to deal with between Gio and Rocco, especially with Dr. O’s return. 🙂 I think a Morgan return could be quite interesting and inject some new life into this show, which is sorely needed right now. Michael has finally become an interesting character with the recast, and I love watching him lean into the darker side of his character, using that Quartermaine AND Corinthos ruthlessness to go after Willow and Drew. However, the Willow and Drew storyline has gone on for way too long already. It’s been over a year, and it seems like theyr’e just dragging it out unnecessarily at this point. They need to wrap it up. A Morgan return would give us some fresh storylines.
Michael got more problems from Morgan than he did support. Michael also has the biggest support team in town! He doesn’t have time to babysit his screwup of a younger sibling – that role is already taken by Kristina.
Step 1: GH needs to hire decent helm writers
Step 2: GH needs to exit Drew after explaining why he’s a lobatomized character
Step 3: Return hot Jagger for Ava and as commish – you need an actual NOT mob dirty cop in PC
Step 4: Exit all the political guest actors and add back Morgan IF he’s got anyone his age to date NOT related & chem tests well- BTS, STOP doing that ish on screen. If he has chem with Lulu, that would free Dante from the shrew…
Lulu and Morgan are cousins. Would be interested to see them try Dante and Elizabeth.
Agree 666% on points 1 & 2.
Return NuJagger as a “non dirty cop”?? Are you kidding? He was the dirtiest cop in Port Charles since that former scumbag partner of Dante’s who was trying to use him to turn against him against his own father out of some imagined vendetta in favor of the wife beating child abuser “Deke”. And NuJagger was driven by a similar obsession. Blaming his own failed marriage to Karen Wexler on Sonny. Even though it was Jagger who cheated on his wife. So No thanks. Jagger’s not getting paroled from Hell anytime soon.
Not sure what you mean by “politcal guest actors”, but you can bet your soul Morgan will be back one day. As a Devil has said many times, he’s not down here, so I don’t have any hand in the timing of his return. But we all know the rules: “No body? He ain’t really dead.”
But as for teaming up Morgan with Lulu, that would be a big no. You must have forgot they are cousins!
At least he was never seen on screen as dead.
YES!!!!!
As suspected, Jacinda Bracken got a one way ticket out of Port Charles, thus ending the run of Paige Herschell as the escort-turned-girlfriend of Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson). The story turn took place on the Tuesday, August 11 episode of General Hospital.
After Jacinda drugged Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) by spiking her iced coffee, and Michael finding Willow drugged out in front of their kids, Amelia and Wiley, he knew he had to break things off with her.
Michael gave Jacinda enough money to get out of town and start a new life for herself, because given these recent developments, Willow will use this against him to gain full custody of his children. In their final scenes, Michael and Jacinda said a heartfelt goodbye to one another.
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THE HISTORY OF JACINDA BRACKEN
According to Soap Opera Digest, a GH rep confirmed that today marked Paige Herschell’s final appearance in the role and that her exit was indeed, storyline-dictated. Herschell had originally auditioned for the role of Blaze a few years back. That part went to Jacqueline Grace Lopez.
Later, Herschell was brought in for a short stint beginning in April 2025, as the escort hired by Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Portia (Brook Kerr) to paint Drew (Cameron Mathison) in a bad light. So with Nina and Portia supplying her with ketamine, she drugged Drew. Next, Jacinda was able to get the then congressman to do liquor shots off her body in front of everyone at the Savoy Nightclub. After Drew made a public spectacle of himself, Nina paid Jacinda to leave town and she wound up in Australia.
However, by September of 2025, Jacinda was back in town, where she agreed to pretend to be Michael’s girlfriend for appearances sake and to give him an alibi on the night Drew Cain was shot. The arrangement eventually turned into genuine feelings for one another.
Back in April of 2026, Paige celebrated her one-year anniversary with GH as Jacinda and posted on Instagram,”Holy smokes! It’s been one year since Jacinda was introduced on Genera Hospital. I’m so grateful to this show for the work! Thank you to the amazing fans and the awesome cast and crew! One year! Holy moly! Jacinda- you continue to surprise me.” Fast-forward and now by August, Herschell has wrapped her run.
So, with the news of Jacinda’s departure on GH, are you glad Michael sent her packing. or were you hoping that Michael and Jacinda would wind up a bonafide couple that would go on for quite some time? Let us know via the comment section below.
Could it be after all is said and done that Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) and Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) might actually get back together? It sure seemed like a possibility after viewers witnessed the Monday, August 10 episode of General Hospital.
In it, Michael raced to Nina’s after Jacinda revealed she drugged Willow. Out of an abundance of concern, Michael wanted to make sure his children, Amelia and Wiley, were safe, but also to check on his ex-wife.
When he arrived on the scene, Willow was high as a kite and Michael was trying to defuse the situation when he sees Amelia and Wiley witnessing the whole thing. He is shocked to find out from Willow that Yuri dropped off the kids to her when it wasn’t her night to have them, because Yuri said he had a hot date. Michael noticed the iced coffee on the table, realizing he has to keep it away from Willow (who had been drinking it).
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THE SPARK BETWEEN MICHAEL AND WILLOW
Once the kids left the room, Michael informed Willow she was high. She tells him she would never take drugs and that he was ruining her buzz kill and asks him to please not fight with her. When Michael finally gets Willow to lay down on the couch she tells him that she likes when they were friends and his calming voice. Michael told Willow, “I liked that, too.”
In that moment between Michael and Willow, it appeared like the spark was still there between the former couple, but how could they go back to anything after all the terrible things they have done to one another, and mostly all of Willow’s machinations, which to this point Michael doesn’t even know?
If Michael finds out (as in the preview this week where it’s teased that Trina and Kai tell him about Willow shooting Drew), will he still feel the same about her, or understand all of her motives and what led to it?
JACINDA IS OUTTA HERE
At the end of Monday’s episode, Jacinda (Paige Herschell) called Michael, and was so relieved when he told her he was able to get to Willow in time, before things escalated further. Jacinda say, “No harm done. That’s good, right?” Michael looks over at Willow asleep and is beyond pissed with Jacinda.
Now. in the preview for today’s Tuesday, August 11 episode of the ABC daytime drama series, Jacinda is in tears telling Michael, “I’ll go, on one condition.” Looks like this will be the end of Michael and Jacinda, but what will she ask of him before she makes her exit? stay tuned.
So, do you think the GH writers will circle back to Michael and Willow getting back together for the sake of their children, and fall back in love with each other? Do you think Serena Baldwin and Michael being teased as potential pairing, was just a tease and no more than that? Glad that it seems like Jacinda is on her way out, or do you like Jacinda and Michael together?
Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out the scenes from Monday’s GH, where Michael rescues Willow, and the GH video teaser for today’s episode below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Can Trina Help Michael Stop Willow From Taking Away His Children?
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the action picks right back up with Michael (Rory Gibson) questioning Jacinda (Paige Herschell) on what exactly she did to exact revenge on her after Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) got a restraining order against her.
In the newly-released video teaser promo for the ABC soap opera, Michael is with Jacinda and is astonished when he says, “You drugged the mother of my children?” Jacinda realizes she made an irreversible mistake in her relationship with Michael, which may now be kaput.
Meanwhile, in what appears to be the aftermath of her drinking the laced coffee, Willow wakes up from her couch, somewhat disheveled, and is seen asking Nina (Cynthia Watros), “What happened?” Later, Michael and Willow come face to face after the incident with Nina’s voiceover as a precursor to the action, saying, “Willow’s war with Michael is escalating.”
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MICHAEL MAY FIND AN ALLIANCE TO FEND OFF WILLOW
Now an angry Willow, who had finally got shared custody of her children with Michael, Wiley (Viron Weaver) and Amelia (Sienna Goerisch), feels emblazoned to get them all for herself. Willow tells Michael, “I am taking my kids.” But, not so fast Willow!
From the looks of it, Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) arrive at the Quartermaine mansion just in time to talk to Michael. Trina confesses, “We can help you stop her!” Will Trina and Kai finally admit they know that Willow is the person who shot Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison)?
Finally, the verdict is in at Curtis’ (Donnell Turner) trial. Will he be found guilty or innocent of assaulting Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson), which put an end to the doctors surgical career? Stay tuned.
WHAT ELSE WILL HAPPEN IN PORT CHARLES THIS WEEK?
Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for episodes airing August 10-14.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
Jason tries to reason with Drew. Michael makes a promise. Josslyn shares news with Carly. Britt receives encouragement from an unlikely source. Brook Lynn is alarmed.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
Cody encounters Serena. Emma is disappointed. Nina runs interference. Jordan is caught off-guard. Michael suffers a loss.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
Sonny prepares for battle. Drew relays his plan. Michael is stunned. Scout confides in Rocco. Portia is conflicted.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
Willow is threatened. Anna sets a trap. Britt seeks out Rocco. Trina is left reeling. Josslyn stands her ground.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Jason opens up to Carly. Tracy receives a shocking request. Brennan makes an offer. Danny asks Charlotte for help. Molly presents Cody with an idea.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Declaring War” below.
Then weigh-in: do you think Trina and Kai will finally tell Michael everything they know about how Willow shot Drew and covered it up? Is it curtains for Jacinda with Michael? Should Curtis be found guilty for accosting Isaiah? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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