Steve Burton returns to ‘General Hospital’ on March 4.Photo:Disney/Christine BartolucciSteve Burtonis back onGeneral Hospital— and this time he has blood on his hands.PEOPLE has the exclusive first look at Burton’s return to the popular ABC soap opera, airing Monday, March 4.In the image, Burton, who plays Jason Morgan, is clad entirely in black and stands behind a dumpster, one hand covered in blood.The actor, 53, was last seen onGeneral Hospitalin November 2021 when a tunnel collapsed on his character as he was trying to save his brother Drew (Cameron Mathison) — a disastrous event that left viewers presuming Jason was dead.Steve Burton on ‘General Hospital’.Nick Agro via GettyBurton has made his mark on soaps for more than three decades, starring onGeneral Hospital,The Young and the Restless,Days of Our Livesand its spinoff,Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem.He played Jason onGeneral Hospitalfrom 1991 until exiting in 2012. The actor eventually returned to the daytime series in 2017 but waslet go in 2021over his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.Burton went on to rejoin the cast ofDays of Our Livesin 2023, playing Harris Michaels for the first time since 1988. Although he laterannounced his exitfrom the beloved show on Jan. 4, herevealed his plans to return toGeneral Hospitaljust one day later.During his decades-long acting career, Burton won a Daytime Emmy in 1998 for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his portrayal of Jason onGeneral Hospitaland another Daytime Emmy in 2017 for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for playing Dylan McAvoy inThe Young and the Restless.Kelly Monaco with Steve Burton in ‘General Hospital’ in March 2010.Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyNews of Burton’s return toGeneral Hospitalwas announced in January during the final moments of ABC’s primetime specialGeneral Hospital: 60 Years of Stars & Storytelling.“Happy anniversary,General Hospital,” Burtonsaid in a pre-recorded clip. “Stay tuned. Big things are coming to Port Charles.“In a video posted to theDaily Drama’s YouTube channelin early February, the actor offereda glimpse of his returnto the ABC soap’s set, teasing what’s in store for his big comeback.“So, here’s what’s crazy is I’m back on the set! We’re getting ready to shoot right now,” he began. “I got to talk to the head writers. This story is going to be sick. It’s gonna be awesome. So, make sure you keep watching, because the pieces of the puzzle are gonna be fit for when I return.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Burton’s return toGeneral Hospitalwill air Monday, March 4 on ABC (check local listings).
Steve Burton returns to ‘General Hospital’ on March 4.Photo:Disney/Christine Bartolucci
Disney/Christine Bartolucci
Steve Burtonis back onGeneral Hospital— and this time he has blood on his hands.PEOPLE has the exclusive first look at Burton’s return to the popular ABC soap opera, airing Monday, March 4.In the image, Burton, who plays Jason Morgan, is clad entirely in black and stands behind a dumpster, one hand covered in blood.The actor, 53, was last seen onGeneral Hospitalin November 2021 when a tunnel collapsed on his character as he was trying to save his brother Drew (Cameron Mathison) — a disastrous event that left viewers presuming Jason was dead.Steve Burton on ‘General Hospital’.Nick Agro via GettyBurton has made his mark on soaps for more than three decades, starring onGeneral Hospital,The Young and the Restless,Days of Our Livesand its spinoff,Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem.He played Jason onGeneral Hospitalfrom 1991 until exiting in 2012. The actor eventually returned to the daytime series in 2017 but waslet go in 2021over his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.Burton went on to rejoin the cast ofDays of Our Livesin 2023, playing Harris Michaels for the first time since 1988. Although he laterannounced his exitfrom the beloved show on Jan. 4, herevealed his plans to return toGeneral Hospitaljust one day later.During his decades-long acting career, Burton won a Daytime Emmy in 1998 for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his portrayal of Jason onGeneral Hospitaland another Daytime Emmy in 2017 for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for playing Dylan McAvoy inThe Young and the Restless.Kelly Monaco with Steve Burton in ‘General Hospital’ in March 2010.Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyNews of Burton’s return toGeneral Hospitalwas announced in January during the final moments of ABC’s primetime specialGeneral Hospital: 60 Years of Stars & Storytelling.“Happy anniversary,General Hospital,” Burtonsaid in a pre-recorded clip. “Stay tuned. Big things are coming to Port Charles.“In a video posted to theDaily Drama’s YouTube channelin early February, the actor offereda glimpse of his returnto the ABC soap’s set, teasing what’s in store for his big comeback.“So, here’s what’s crazy is I’m back on the set! We’re getting ready to shoot right now,” he began. “I got to talk to the head writers. This story is going to be sick. It’s gonna be awesome. So, make sure you keep watching, because the pieces of the puzzle are gonna be fit for when I return.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Burton’s return toGeneral Hospitalwill air Monday, March 4 on ABC (check local listings).
Steve Burtonis back onGeneral Hospital— and this time he has blood on his hands.
PEOPLE has the exclusive first look at Burton’s return to the popular ABC soap opera, airing Monday, March 4.
In the image, Burton, who plays Jason Morgan, is clad entirely in black and stands behind a dumpster, one hand covered in blood.
The actor, 53, was last seen onGeneral Hospitalin November 2021 when a tunnel collapsed on his character as he was trying to save his brother Drew (Cameron Mathison) — a disastrous event that left viewers presuming Jason was dead.
Steve Burton on ‘General Hospital’.Nick Agro via Getty
Nick Agro via Getty
Burton has made his mark on soaps for more than three decades, starring onGeneral Hospital,The Young and the Restless,Days of Our Livesand its spinoff,Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem.
He played Jason onGeneral Hospitalfrom 1991 until exiting in 2012. The actor eventually returned to the daytime series in 2017 but waslet go in 2021over his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Burton went on to rejoin the cast ofDays of Our Livesin 2023, playing Harris Michaels for the first time since 1988. Although he laterannounced his exitfrom the beloved show on Jan. 4, herevealed his plans to return toGeneral Hospitaljust one day later.
During his decades-long acting career, Burton won a Daytime Emmy in 1998 for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his portrayal of Jason onGeneral Hospitaland another Daytime Emmy in 2017 for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for playing Dylan McAvoy inThe Young and the Restless.
Kelly Monaco with Steve Burton in ‘General Hospital’ in March 2010.Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
News of Burton’s return toGeneral Hospitalwas announced in January during the final moments of ABC’s primetime specialGeneral Hospital: 60 Years of Stars & Storytelling.
“Happy anniversary,General Hospital,” Burtonsaid in a pre-recorded clip. “Stay tuned. Big things are coming to Port Charles.”
In a video posted to theDaily Drama’s YouTube channelin early February, the actor offereda glimpse of his returnto the ABC soap’s set, teasing what’s in store for his big comeback.
“So, here’s what’s crazy is I’m back on the set! We’re getting ready to shoot right now,” he began. “I got to talk to the head writers. This story is going to be sick. It’s gonna be awesome. So, make sure you keep watching, because the pieces of the puzzle are gonna be fit for when I return.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Burton’s return toGeneral Hospitalwill air Monday, March 4 on ABC (check local listings).
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