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Sofia Mattsson Joins 'Days Of Our Lives' After 'GH' Exit
The former General Hospital actress will be making her way to the NBC soap opera in 2027.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:48am
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The move of a soap opera star from one network to another highlights the ever-evolving nature of the daytime drama landscape.Salem TodayFormer General Hospital actress Sofia Mattsson will be jumping networks to join the cast of NBC's long-running soap opera Days of our Lives. Mattsson, who played the role of Sasha Gilmore Corbin on GH, is expected to make her first appearance on Days in 2027, though the details of her new character are currently unclear.
Why it matters
Mattsson's move from one major soap opera to another is a significant development in the world of daytime television. Her departure from General Hospital and subsequent casting on Days of our Lives highlights the fluidity of talent within the soap opera genre, as actors often transition between different shows.
The details
During the summer of last year, Mattsson's arc as Sasha Gilmore Corbin on General Hospital came to a close, with the character exiting Port Charles and moving back to Paris with her parents. At the time, a representative for GH stated that it was a 'good time in the storyline for Sofia to leave to pursue other opportunities in film and TV.' Mattsson has also appeared in other TV shows such as NCIS and Two and a Half Men, in addition to her over 500 episodes on General Hospital.
- In the summer of 2026, Mattsson's character Sasha Gilmore Corbin departed General Hospital.
- Mattsson is expected to make her first appearance on Days of our Lives in 2027.
The players
Sofia Mattsson
A former actress on the ABC soap opera General Hospital, where she played the role of Sasha Gilmore Corbin. She is now set to join the cast of the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives in 2027.
Sasha Gilmore Corbin
The character played by Sofia Mattsson on General Hospital, who exited the show in the summer of 2026 and moved back to Paris with her parents.
Deidre Hall
A veteran actress who leads the cast of Days of our Lives.
What they’re saying
“Sofia Mattsson is making her way to Salem early next year! 💙⏳”
— Days of our Lives, Official Series Account
“I'm definitely not opposed to coming back to the soap world. I have some exciting new projects in the works, so I hope to see everyone through another screen soon!”
— Sofia Mattsson
What’s next
Mattsson is expected to make her first appearance on Days of our Lives in 2027, though the details of her new character are currently unclear.
The takeaway
Sofia Mattsson's move from General Hospital to Days of our Lives highlights the fluidity of talent within the soap opera genre, as actors often transition between different shows. Her departure from one major soap and subsequent casting on another is a significant development that will be closely watched by fans of daytime television.
