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Is Bryan Craig Returning to General Hospital On-Contract as a ‘Back-from-the-Dead’ Morgan Corinthos?

By Michael Fairman

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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!!!!!

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Josslyn Gets a Visitor in Obrecht, Chase Makes A High-Profile Arrest … But Who is it?

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, after Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) chloroformed Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati), she winds up thrown into the secret room at Wydemere with Josslyn Jacks. Now, both Obrecht and Joss are under the thumb of Cullum and Sidwell  (Carlo Rota) for different reasons.

However, what will Cassius (Ryan Paevey) think of the news that his mother is being forced to finish Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) work on Faison’s final project?  Cassius gets very alarmed when Sidwell informs him in the Monday, June 8 “Next on General Hospital” video teaser, that, “Locating Britt is no longer a priority.”

Meanwhile, Portia’s (Brook Kerr) baby shower is here, which could wind up in an all out war between Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). While Curtis is lawyering up with someone, Portia wants Isaiah to “just hold off for now.” Is she referring to him suing Curtis for destroying his ability to operate after injury his hand, or to stay away from the baby shower?

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KRISTINA’S PLANS

Kristina Corinthos-Davis (Kate Mansi) pays a visit to Lucas Jones (Van Hansis). It appears she drops the news of her decision to leave Port Charles to attend medical school at UCLA, which paves the way for Kate Mansi’s upcoming exit. When talking with Lucas she says, “A lot of people are going to be surprised by this.“ Is it that she wants to become a doctor, or is something else also going on?

By week’s end Chase (Josh Swickard) is going to make a major arrest! Who gets hand-cuffed and taken to the PCPD? Is it Sidwell, who Lucas was trying to set-up or someone else? Stay tuned.

Now below, check out the official GH spoilers for the week of June 8-12.

MONDAY, JUNE 8
Laura relishes her victory. Jossyn’s days may be numbered. Kristina issues a request. Curtis seeks Alexis’ help. Kai worries about Trina.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9
“Nathan” makes a major confession. Portia’s baby shower is a tense affair. Sidwell is on the warpath. Willow is blindsided. Brook Lynn issues an apology.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
Carly takes action. Trina makes a bold decision. Dante gets bad news. Willow receives a tempting offer. Curtis and Portia clash.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Valentin cautions Carly. Ava has a guilty conscience. Sonny is taken by surprise. Nina checks in on “Nathan.” Cody scores points with Molly. Danny and Charlotte make a plan.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Ethan weighs his options. Tracy has harsh words for Willow. Brook Lynn seeks Sonny’s aid. Chase makes a high-profile arrest. Alexis is persuasive.

You can check out the General Hospital preview video for the Monday, June 8 episode below.

Now weigh-in:  Will Josslyn and Obrecht work together to escape Wyndemere? Who is Chase going to arrest? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Cullum Kidnaps Obrecht as Britt’s Replacement to Finish Faison’s Final Project

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WSB director Ross Cullum is truly as despicable villain as they come, and played with steely intensity by Andrew Hawkes. For the double agents latest crime, you need to look no further than the Friday, June 5 cliffhanger of General Hospital, where in the episode’s final moments he sneaks up on an unassuming Dr. Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) after hiding in the back seat of her car.

Next, he chloroforms her with his intent clear. He plans on forcing her to finish the last leg of Faison’s final project at Wyndemere, since her daughter Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) left town with Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) in tow to get away from Cullum!

In what led to the kidnapping, Cullum had a terse conversation with his business associate and co-conspirator on the project, Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). It is Sidwell who is preoccupied with wanting to bring Marco’s killer to justice (not knowing it’s the man right in front of him!). Sidwell told Cullum if bringing Marco’s killer to justice wasn’t a priority for the WSB director, then why should protecting Cullum be a priority for him?

SIDWELL VS. CULLUM

The two finally put aside their differences as they have to complete Faison’s final project for it will be highly lucrative for them, useful for their mutual gains, and groundbreaking. In order to do that they need a great mind with a scientific background to finish it up and get them to the finish line since Britt as disappeared.

Later, outside of “General Hospital,” Obrecht is headed back to her car after searching Britt’s office for any clues as to the whereabouts of her daughter. But when she got in the car to drive away, that’s when the aforementioned Cullum strikes!

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BROOK LYNN GETS ADVICE FROM A FORMER ADULTERESS

In other key developments, after Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) keeps inserting herself into Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) life, all with the seeming pretense to pay back Chase for helping her clear her name at the trial, and standing by her, she brings good news in person about baby Phoebe’s adoption to Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) law office to Chase. Once Brook Lynn heard Chase was on her away over with paperwork, she decided to hightail it out of there for an “emergency” appointment for Deception.

As we come to find out, Brook Lynn meets up with Lucy (Lynn Herring) at the Metro Court pool, She then proceeds to inform Lucy about Willow sniffing around he husband. Lucy says she knows a thing or two about being an adulteress. Brook Lynn wants Lucy to help her send a clear message to Willow to stay away from her husband, or else!

Now below, check out the scenes before Obrecht was kidnapped where she visited Willow, Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) and suspects Willow is up to no good.

Then let us know, with Lucy taking Brook Lynn under her wing, what plot do you think the two will come up with against Willow? What do you think will happen to Obrecht? With Lucas also at Wyndemere trying to bait Sidwell into an attempted murder charge, will he winds up thrown in the secret room with Josslyn? Share your thoughts and theories on the latest GH via the comment section below.

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2026 SDSA TV Award Nominations: All Five Daytime Dramas Score in Best Achievement in Set Decoration

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The Set Decorators Society of America has revealed its nominations for 2025-26 SDSA Awards for Television, which recognizes the work of the set decoration and production designers in primetime, streaming and daytime series.

This year, all five soap operas: Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless all received nominations in the Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Daytime Series category.

In its official SDSA rule book, to qualify for the category of a Daytime Series, which includes daytime dramas, daytime talk shows, daytime game shows, and daytime children’s programming, all episodes must air before 6:00pm and must have a credited Set Decorator. For daytime dramas, the content must contain multiple plotlines that are carried over from episode to episode.

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WHICH EPISODES CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPETITION?

The eligibility year for episodes runs June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026.  Founded in 1993, the SDSA is an international nonprofit professional association dedicated to promoting excellence and preserving the legacy of the art of set decoration in motion pictures and television.

Several popular primetime and streaming titles that have wrapped their final seasons also received nods including Euphoria, Stranger Things, Hacks, Outlander, and The Boys. Popular titles such as Bridgerton.

Take a look below at the nominated scenic design teams from your favorite soaps:

Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Daytime Series

Beyond The Gates: Set Decoration by Cynthia Slagter with Production Design by Bruton Jones

The Bold and the Beautiful: Set Decoration by Prim Rosales, Beth Wooke, Prerna Chawla, Charlotte Garnell, Chelsea Mondelli, Michelle Hall, & Linda Louise Sheets with Production Design by Lou A. Trabbie III

Days of Our Lives: Set Decoration by Adele Caine & Sarah Holmes with Production Design by Tom Early & Dan Olexiewicz

General Hospital: Set Decoration by Jennifer Elliot with Production Design by Andrew Evashchen

The Young and the Restless: Set Decoration by Jennifer Haybach, Justine Mercado, Maria Dirolf, & Monica Lowe with Production Design by David Hoffmann

So, which soap opera from the calendar year of basically June of 2025 to a week ago in 2026, do you think has had the best looking sets? Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, or The Young and the Restless? Make you pick and drop it in the comment section below.

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