From Port Charles to Salem: Sofia Mattsson Swaps GH for Days of Our Lives

It’s time to update the soap opera musical chairs leaderboard. After months of "will she or won't she" speculation following her departure from General Hospital, Sofia Mattsson has officially packed her bags and moved to the Peacock-exclusive world of Days of Our Lives. While fans of the Corinthos-adjacent drama were holding out hope for a Sasha Gilmore resurgence in Port Charles, it seems Mattsson has traded the Metro Court for the Brady Pub, and frankly, we can't blame her for wanting a change of scenery.

The Great Soap Migration

For seven years, Mattsson played the long-suffering Sasha Gilmore, a character who endured more trauma than a crash test dummy. From fake daughters to drug addiction and the heartbreaking loss of a child, Sasha was the ultimate daytime punching bag. When she finally rode off into the sunset toward Europe in July 2025, the door was left cracked open. However, as of March 30, 2026, that door has been officially slammed shut and bolted.

The news broke via Stephanie Sloane’s Daytime Dish, confirming that Mattsson has already been spotted on the Days set. For those keeping track at home, she was seen outside Dressing Room #28, which in the world of soap sleuthing is basically the equivalent of a signed contract.

A New Look for a New Zip Code

One of the biggest clues that Mattsson was moving on wasn't just a casting leak, it was a hair appointment. The actress has ditched the signature blonde locks that defined her time on GH and returned to her natural brunette roots. In the soap world, a hair color change is rarely just a "new year, new me" moment; it’s usually a signal that a performer is distancing themselves from a previous iconic role to inhabit someone entirely new.

Who is She Playing? (The Million Dollar Question)

Because Days of Our Lives films at a pace that suggests they are preparing for a decade-long blackout, we won’t actually see Mattsson on our screens until early 2027. This ten-month lead time gives the writers plenty of space to keep her identity under wraps, but the rumor mill is already working overtime.

Is she a brand-new character designed to shake up the DiMera mansion? Or is she stepping into the sensible heels of a legacy recast? The internet is already buzzing about a potential Abigail DiMera return, though seeing Mattsson play anyone other than the "Good Girl" Sasha will be a refreshing pivot for viewers who are tired of seeing her cry into a glass of orange juice.

Why This Matters for Salem

Landing a veteran like Mattsson is a major win for Days. She brings a built-in fanbase and a proven track record of handling heavy emotional heavy lifting. Whether she’s playing a long-lost Horton or a scheming villainess, her arrival ensures that the transition to Peacock continues to pull top-tier daytime talent.

Stay tuned to The TV Cave as we track her debut and wait to see which Salem bachelor is lucky enough to get caught in her orbit. One thing is for sure: the brunette era of Sofia Mattsson is officially here, and we are ready for the drama.

Are you excited to see Sofia Mattsson join the Days of Our Lives cast, or are you still mourning the loss of Sasha Gilmore? Let us know your wildest character theories in the comments!