Soap Hop Ahead? General Hospital Star Sofia Mattsson Eyes Another Daytime Role!

After spending seven memorable years as Sasha Gilmore on General Hospital, Sofia Mattsson made her emotional exit on July 18, 2025, leaving Port Charles behind—or did she? While her character steps away with her newborn daughter and father, viewers are whispering: could she return… in a different soap?

🔹 A Bittersweet Farewell in Port Charles

Mattsson’s final episode saw Sasha reunite with her dad, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers), before leaving town to protect daughter Daisy. Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) personally escorted her and hinted that Port Charles would always be home — a classic soft exit that leaves the door open for future returns ABC+15EW.com+15Soap Hub+15.

Both Mattsson and GH producers emphasized her departure feels open-ended. A spokesperson said the timing was right for Sofia to pursue new film and TV opportunities—but emphasized she’s “open for a return in the future” thenews.com.pk+5EW.com+5New York Post+5. Executive producer Frank Valentini added he cherishes her as an actress and friend, and hopes to work with her again someday michaelfairmantv.com+3TV Insider+3michaelfairmantv.com+3.

🔹 What’s Next for Mattsson?

Now that her “Sasha era” has closed, Sofia is exploring new creative avenues—yet she’s not ruling out the soap world. In recent interviews she shared that she’s “definitely not opposed” to returning to daytime, if the right role comes along. She remarked, “Being on a soap is one of the best jobs you can have as an actress” michaelfairmantv.com+3EW.com+3New York Post+3.

Outside GH, Sofia has built a solid résumé: guest spots on NCIS, Two and a Half Men, and the series StartUp, plus several indie films and horror titles like Gothic Harvest and The Wrong Husband EW.com+2Wikipedia+2ABC+2. With her fashion brand Ava Carrington also flourishing, she’s actively balancing business ventures with expanding her acting career Soap Hub+2Digital Journal+2Women Fitness+2.

🔹 Could She Hop Soaps?

Soap fans are buzzing with speculation. Some challenge the idea of returning as Sasha specifically—but what about a fresh role on The Young and the Restless or Days of Our Lives? Mattsson’s proven capacity for dramatic role arcs and chemistry with co-stars (Jordan and Michael included) make her a potential asset for any soap needing a strong presence.

Reddit threads praise her emotional performances and note that GH writers often sidelined her character into conflict-heavy plots. Despite the criticism, fans universally respect her acting talent and long for her to headline a new storyline—even if off-screen.

🔹 GH’s Soap Shake-Up and Room to Comeback

General Hospital is undergoing significant recasting and character exits lately: Sasha is gone, Maxie (Kirsten Storms) is on an extended break, and Natalia (Eva LaRue) has departed. At the same time, Dr. Britt and Liesl Obrecht are returning—and Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) has also left What to WatchNew York Post. That dynamic flux could provide the perfect booth to welcome Sofia back as either Sasha or a reimagined character.

🔹 Final Thoughts

While Sofia Mattsson’s run as Sasha has concluded—for now—the future remains open. Whether she returns to General Hospital, hops to a sister soap, or takes on primetime and fashion ventures, one thing’s certain: her fans will be watching. And producers might just find the perfect role to bring her back into the soap limelight.