The latest General Hospital reports reveal that a shocking temporary exit is coming up on the soap opera. It is none other than Sasha Gilmore. She might be leaving General Hospital for a while. But, fans don’t have to be worried as Sasha’s alter ego. Sofia Mattsson will be replaced by her elder sister Helena Mattsson for a few episodes. What will happen next? Keep reading to find out.
Sofia’s Temporary Exit From General Hospital
Soap Opera Digest confirmed that starting from Thursday, February 17, 2022, Sasha Gilmore’s role will temporarily be played by Helena Mattsson. Viewers would be glad to know Helena and Sofia look so much alike.
GH makers also agreed that Helena is the perfect replacement for Sofia since she has a lot of acting experience and is extremely talented. Helena has been a part of many TV shows along with films like American Horror Story, The Rookie, The Mistress, Paper Empires, and more.
Furthermore, the spoilers suggest that Helena is a temporary recast. So, she has only filmed a few episodes. A few episodes actually are enough time to show her portrayal of Sasha and make her sister proud.
While speaking to Soap Opera Digest, Helena recalled,” I thought she was joking at first. But of course I said yes!”. The actress only had one day to prepare for her debut on the soap. Helena also added that she’s thankful to have on-set support from Sasha’s love interest in the show, Johnny Wactor. She said, “He’s such a sweet guy. And very talented. He definitely put me at ease.”
What Will Happen Next?
When Helena comes to the show, Sasha will be going through a difficult time. GH fans know that Sasha recently lost her baby boy. She’s trying really hard to hide her pain, but it’s easier said than done. Sasha’s partner, Brando, has been struggling with it too, and he wants them to heal together.
The General Hospital spoilers of February 17, 2022, reveal that will push Sasha to speak. But she might not have anything to say on Liam Corbin or her future with Brando. Moreover, Brando will try to get some answers about his future from Sasha. But Sasha will focus only on her work during the week of February 21-25,2022, which might delay Brando’s answers.
Tell us in the comments below how excited are you to see Helena Mattsson as Sasha Gilmore? TV Season & Spoilers will keep you updated with all the news until then. So, stay tuned. General Hospital airs on ABC all weekdays. Don’t miss the action.