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ABC Star Jumps Networks to NBC Series
General Hospital actress Sofia Mattsson set to join Days of Our Lives in 2027
Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:05pm
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The move of a popular soap opera star between competing networks highlights the continued allure and adaptability of the daytime drama genre.Salem TodayGeneral Hospital actress Sofia Mattsson has confirmed she will be jumping networks to appear on the NBC daytime drama Days of Our Lives in early 2027, though details of her new character remain under wraps. Mattsson exited her role as Sasha Gilmore Corbin on General Hospital last year after first being introduced on the series in 2018.
Why it matters
This move highlights the fluidity of talent between competing soap opera franchises, as actors often jump between networks and characters to keep long-running daytime dramas fresh for audiences. It also demonstrates the continued popularity and staying power of the soap opera genre, which has adapted to changing viewing habits over the decades.
The details
Mattsson closed out her time as Sasha Gilmore Corbin on General Hospital last year, with her character leaving Port Charles to move back in with her parents Holly Sutton and Robert Scorpio in Paris. The actress said her final day on the General Hospital set was "emotional" but she's excited for a "new chapter" and "new exciting projects." While details of Mattsson's new role on Days of Our Lives remain under wraps, the show's official Instagram account announced her upcoming appearance in early 2027.
- Mattsson exited her role on General Hospital last summer.
- Mattsson is expected to make her debut on Days of Our Lives in early 2027.
The players
Sofia Mattsson
An actress who played the role of Sasha Gilmore Corbin on the ABC soap opera General Hospital from 2018 to 2026. She is now set to join the cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives in early 2027.
General Hospital
An American soap opera that has aired on ABC since 1963.
Days of Our Lives
An American soap opera that has aired on NBC since 1965.
What they’re saying
“Yes, it's true, Sasha Gilmore has left Port Charles! (For now) General Hospital has become my second home these past years and I am so grateful for my time there. And I feel so lucky to have experienced the love and support all the wonderful GH fans have to give – you guys truly are THE BEST!”
— Sofia Mattsson, Actress
“I've had such a great time, but I'm also excited for a new chapter and to continue my acting journey in new projects.”
— Sofia Mattsson, Actress
What’s next
Details about Mattsson's new character on Days of Our Lives are expected to be revealed in the coming months as her 2027 debut on the show approaches.
The takeaway
This high-profile talent move between competing soap opera franchises demonstrates the continued popularity and adaptability of the daytime drama genre, as networks seek to keep long-running shows fresh by bringing in new faces and storylines.
