General Hospital spoilers say that it might be a very long time before fans get to see Jason Morgan on the canvas again, if at all. There’s a new report that says the producers of the hit ABC daytime television soap have decided against hiring a new actor to recast the role of Jason Morgan. The character was last played by Steve Burton, who was forced out of the soap after failing to comply with the network’s vaccine mandate. Here’s what you need to know.
According to Variety, there are no plans as of this time to replace Steve Burton with another actor. When the publication had asked a spokesperson from General Hospital if Jason could potentially return, whether it be Steve Burton or another actor, they did not get a response. However, at the same time it is presumed that Jason is dead. His brother Drew (Cameron Mathison) told their mother Monica (Leslie Charleson): “There was nothing left at the last place I saw Jason. There was just a pile of rocks and beams. They had crews on site within an hour, and they had their scanning equipment there. They couldn’t pick up a heartbeat.”
Needless to say, it didn’t get very long for General Hospital fans to weigh in on the matter. Many of them have taken to social media to write, “I have recorded and watched GH forever. I am no longer recording it because the powers that be decided to fire two actors over the vaccine. I am vaccinated—by choice—and I stopped watching GH—by choice. I will resume watching when their policies change,” along with, “Bring him back! I have watched General Hospital sense I was little with my grandma. If you dont bring him back I know of at least 4 of my family members and I am sure many more will quit watching you show!”
Another critic put it this way, “Jason’s character should be recast regardless of the actors status. His role has been important and vital to the show and many viewers. I was extremely happy when Steve Burton returned to his original role. I thought never thought the role could be played by anyone else but since his return, I would rather the role be recast if he can’t return. Too many storylines are left open with him. It just doesn’t make since.”
So far the network has not made any additional comments. In the meantime, let us know what you think by leaving us a line with your thoughts in our comments section below. General Hospital airs weekdays on the ABC network. Check your local listings for times.
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Sorry that Steve Burton chose to leave GH instead of getting the shot, which makes no sense to me, myself,my children and my grand children have all been vaccinated, but anyway that was his choice, but the character of Jason Morgan is not in my opinion just another character,he is a very important part of GH and i really hope he will be recast, two characters i would hate to see leave GH is Sonny and Jason, i would of course rather have the original actors but if that is not possible then a recast is better than no Jason at all
I totally agree to have Jason continue to be on the canvas. Either Steve Burton returns or recast. Jason is Jason and a vital importance to Port Charles. I would certainly welcome a recast if that is what it comes down to. Not like it hasn’t happened before. We like and live with the new Nicolas, Spencer and Drew(Cameron)
I have been a loyal fan since the character of Laura came on canvas.
I totally agree to have Jason continue to be on the canvas. Either Steve Burton returns or recast. Jason is Jason and a vital importance to Port Charles. I would certainly welcome a recast if that is what it comes down to. Not like it hasn’t happened before. We like and live with the new Nicolas, Spencer and Drew(Cameron)
I have been a loyal fan since the character of Laura came on canvas.
Jason and Ingo should be there on scene....FREEDOM OF CHOICE....not force the issue with job security....God will handle all those playing the mind games with this mandate
I have watched since the very beginning. There is only ONE Jason Morgan. No recast. People should NOT be forced to get a shot by a president who is mentally unstable. He has done nothing but hurt our country and now he’s taking our actors away. GH is now making it look as though evil always succeeds with leaving Peter alive. Remember, all the evil going on in the world - don’t “help” it!
I hope 🙏 they decide to recast the character of Jason Morgan, he's a fan favorite, or bring him back as a different character. It's done daily in soaps, why should GH not do it. They brought back Roger Haworth as a different character,
I dislike Jason is gone over some mandate. I don't feel anyone should be able to pressure anyone into a vaccine. I do think the story line of Jason should continue even if played by another. Lets see what happens between Brit and Jason.
Right freedom to infect others with their disease. This could be done and over with now.
So far they haven't been able to locate his body...which is ridiculous. So of course that leaves it open for him to return or be recast.....from the dead! I will miss him, he is a major character & I love the story lines he's part of. I am vaccinated but I agree that it is wrong to fire people for not getting the shots. It's all political if you ask me. I think GH & the writers messed up with this issue. That is my opinion & I'm standing by it. Good luck GH, you're gonna need it.
I believe that Jason should be recast. His storyline is important. It was his decision to leave the role.
I absolutely don’t care for GH anymore
What happened to our free country and our right to our bodies and what goes in them
I have been watching this show so long that I feel like I truly know them personally. And Jason is very favorite character on the show I stopped watching it once before and I guess I will stop again 😭😭
We love Steve Burton and want him back, but in the meanwhile please recast the role; Jason Morgan is to important to to many storylines!
I too have watched GH for many years, app 40. If i wasn't able to watch each day I also recorded it daily. I do not have the interest to watch anymore. Bad move leaving Steve go.
It is APPALING that this program would fire two of their most long running, beloved actors over demands being made by a government who is obviously trying desperately to control our every move. Not to mention the fact that the law is being ignored. Medical decisions are no one's business. The most that should be asked of these actors is that they get tested. I have been watching this program for 50 years -you will lose me and quite a few of my friends should this decision hold.
Supreme Court says it's a violation of the 4th Amendment to "require" a person to get vaccinated. It was wrong to fire Steve Burton. He is a important part in several story lines. Too many things left undone. I have watched GH for over 53 years and have never been as disappointed as I am right now
I wouldn't care if they cast joey biden - I'm gone! Just hung around to see what would happen with Maxie and Brando. I'm so done! I watched when Leslie (Monika) began and now it is just like dirty laundry - redirected into more productive activities! Toodle-Loo, GH!