Will Jason Morgan be recast?
Matthew Barrera
Updated on May 10, 2026
Six months after General Hospital killed off Jason (again), it would appear — but only appear — that ABC's one and only
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Is Steve Burton coming back?
Burton, who has since announced his separation from wife Sheree Burton, is opening a new chapter in his career by returning to his first role in daytime. Believe or not General Hospital fans, that was not Jason Quartermain aka Jason Morgan, the role he stepped into in 1991.Will Jason be returning to General Hospital?
He'd continue playing Jason until his exit in November 2021. Burton's latest departure was due to his refusal to follow the show's COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Jason was written off the show when he was presumed dead in a tunnel collapse. Although the character's dead, the show left it open for a possible return.Is Steve Burton leaving General Hospital?
Fans were stunned when Steve Burton was let go from GENERAL HOSPITAL because he declined to follow the vaccine mandate laid down by ABC/Disney for their employees. But the actor looks at it as just another stepping stone in life taking him to the next part of his journey.What happened to the actor that played Jason Morgan on General Hospital?
On November 23, 2021, Burton announced that he had been released from his contract due to failure to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Burton filmed his last scenes on October 27 and made his final appearance as Jason on November 19.General Hospital Spoilers: Could Jordi Vilasuso be the New Jason Morgan Recast?
Is Morgan coming back to GH 2021?
So while GH fans may not be getting Morgan back in Port Charles, they will be getting Craig back on their TV screens again. Don't miss the fourth season premiere of GOOD TROUBLE! You don't really get a good look at the actor in the new teaser, but check it out for a preview of the drama to come!Is Jason gone for good on General Hospital?
Popular on VarietyAfter Steve Burton caused his own ouster at “General Hospital” for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Variety has learned that there are no plans at this time to recast his character, Jason Morgan.