Daniel Goddard Joins General Hospital: Fan-Favorite Actor Takes on a Mysterious New Role
In a thrilling development for soap opera fans, The Young and the Restless alum Daniel Goddard is officially joining the cast of General Hospital, stepping back into the daytime spotlight with a brand-new role that’s already stirring up speculation across Port Charles.
According to TV Insider, Goddard is set to portray Henry Dalton, a professor at Port Charles University, whose name was recently dropped in a recent GH episode—hinting that this character could play a pivotal role in upcoming storylines. Goddard will make his on-screen debut on Tuesday, April 15, marking his much-anticipated return to daytime drama since his last appearance as Cane Ashby on The Young and the Restless in 2019.
In an interview with TV Insider, Goddard expressed his excitement: “First and foremost, it’s an absolute pleasure to be back in daytime.” The actor had recently teased a major announcement on social media, prompting fans to speculate about a potential return to Genoa City. With a mysterious new storyline brewing around a character named Aristotle Dumis, many assumed Goddard might reprise his beloved Y&R role. Instead, the actor is starting a fresh chapter on General Hospital.
Interestingly, Goddard originally auditioned for the role of WSB agent Jack Brennan, a part that ultimately went to fellow soap veteran Chris McKenna. But it seems the casting team had other plans in mind. Now, with Henry Dalton entering the picture, fans are eager to discover whether this enigmatic professor will be a force for good—or a hidden villain tied to the WSB’s latest intrigue involving Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy).
While details about Henry’s full storyline remain under wraps, fans won’t have to wait long for the drama to unfold. His character was first mentioned during the April 10 episode, suggesting that he’ll be quickly woven into the fabric of Port Charles.
For longtime fans of Daniel Goddard, this news is bittersweet. While many were hoping for his return to The Young and the Restless, his arrival on General Hospital offers an exciting opportunity to see him bring new depth and charm to an entirely different soap universe.
Will Henry Dalton turn out to be an ally—or an adversary? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: Daniel Goddard is back, and General Hospital just got a lot more interesting.
