On September 2, 2014, after months of speculation, executive producer Frank Valentini announced on Twitter that three-time Daytime Emmy award-winning actor Billy Miller, formerly known for his roles on All My Children as Richie Novak (2007-08) and The Young and the Restless as Billy Abbott (2008-14), would join the cast as Jason. On June 12, 2014, rumors of Miller's casting on "GH" started to surface when TV Guide's Michael Logan tweeted about the possibility. In early 2014, after it was revealed that Jason was actually alive, multiple rumors began to suggest that the role would be recast since Steve Burton had moved to The Young and The Restless as Dylan McAvoy in 2013. His last appearance was on October 30, 2012. On August 28, 2012, Burton confirmed in an interview with TV Guide's Michael Logan that he would exit the series and agreed to stay long enough for the producers to write his character out properly. On August 23, 2012, Jamey Giddens of the website Daytime Confidential reported that contract negotiations were not going well and Burton was close to walking away from the series. However, in May 2011 Burton announced via Twitter that he had re-signed with the series again. ![]() In 2011, rumors began circulating that Burton could depart from the series due to contract negotiations. Burton stated that he would be willing to take a pay cut because he understands that money is a lot tighter now than it has been in recent years and stated that he is blessed to have a job right now. After months of speculation, he announced in a public appearance that he re-signed with the show. In late 2008, Burton's contract expired and forcing to make a decision on re-signing with the show. Burton returned to the series on contract in 2002 during May Sweeps. The pilot was not picked up, Burton landed a role in a major motion picture leading to his departure on April 29, 2001. Whether he returned to the role full-time would depend on whether the series was picked up. In January 2001, Burton announced that his return was only temporary due to his commitment to film a pilot for his DreamWorks Television development deal. In December 2000, it was announced that Burton would return to the series once again and began airing on January 29, 2001. In June 2000, ABC confirmed that Burton would reprise his role for a six week stint starting on Auglast appeared that fall. Burton last appeared on contract on January 27, 2000. In November 1999, ABC confirmed that Burton had decided not to renew his contract which expired in December to pursue other opportunities. On December 19, 1991, Burton stepped into the role on a contractual basis as a SORASed Jason Quartermaine. He is best known for his relationships with Carly Spencer, Robin Scorpio, Elizabeth Webber, Sam McCall, and Sonny Corinthos. īurton returned to General Hospital as Jason Morgan from Septemto November 19, 2021.īurton returned as Jason on March 4, 2024. During Miller's time as Jason and Drew, he and Burton were both pre-nominated for their portrayals of Jason and Miller was nominated for his portrayal of Jason in 2018. However, due to Burton's return in late 2017, Miller's version of Jason was retconned to make his character turn out to be Jason's identical twin brother, Andrew Cain, who was conditioned to believe he was Jason. Although Jason returned to the canvas on August 12, 2014, Miller made his first appearance as a physically altered Jason on October 1, 2014. In 2014, the role of Jason was recast with Emmy award winning actor Billy Miller. During his time as Jason, Burton was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actor in 1997, won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1998, was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2000, and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in 2005.īurton moved to The Young and the Restless to play Dylan McAvoy starting in 2013 but departed in 2017. The role was portrayed by Emmy award winning actor Steve Burton, on and off, from 1991-2012. Actor Carmel Fainbaum played Jason as a baby in 2012. Child actor Bryan Beck stepped into the role on Septemto 1986. The role was originated on November 11, 1981, by Quinn Carlson until June 3, 1982. He is the identical twin of former Navy S.E.A.L., Chief Drew Cain. Alan Quartermaine and his late mistress, Susan Moore and the adoptive son of Dr. ![]() (maternal second cousins) Jason Morgan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital and has appeared on its SOAPnet spin-off series, General Hospital: Night Shift.
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