Which role is Sawandi Wilson playing in General Hospital? Soap Opera casts Star Trek fame actor in new role

General Hospital premiered on April 1, 1963, on the ABC television network. The show is set in the fictional city of Port Charles, New York. The storyline is a blend of love, danger, mind-blowing plots, and iconic characters. It follows the lives of residents of the city. Over the decades since its release, the show has introduced various new characters.

On August 23, 2024, Deadline reported that GH is introducing a new character called Isaiah to be played by actor Sawandi Wilson. The character's information is not yet disclosed but according to the publication, he is somehow connected to Lucky Spencer.

Sawandi Wilson, best known for his role in Star Trek: Discovery's fifth season, will reportedly first appear on GH on August 26, 2024. The actor took to his Instagram account on August 23, 2024, and confirmed the news with a caption:

"NEW CHARACTER UNLOCKED⚡️ So excited and grateful to be part of this!! Port Charles Wha Gwan😎"

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Who is General Hospital's new cast Sawandi Wilson?

Sawandi Wilson is an American actor. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 22. The actor studied at SUNY Purchase College and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He has also studied classical and contemporary theater.

Most recently, he was cast as Captain Leto in the final season of Star Trek: Discovery and as Marcus in Amazon's Harlem. He played a recurring role in Netflix's international hit series titled The House of Flowers/La Casa de las Flores.

Sawandi's artistic journey began as a breakdancer. He later studied at Hofstra University, where he obtained a BA in sociology. He did his further acting studies with Marishka Phillips, Susan Batson, and later with Bob Krakower's on-camera technique.

As mentioned, Sawandi's character in General Hospital is interrelated to Lucky Spencer, portrayed by Jonathan Jackson. Lucky last appeared on the show in 2009 and is all set to return to the city after almost a decade. He is the son of Luke and Laura Spencer. The reason for his return is the deteriorating health of his sister Lulu Spencer.

As the new character unfolds with Jonathan's comeback as Lucky, the show continues to showcase the passionate, and adventurous lives of the residents of Port Charles.

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General Hospital: Current Story arc

This week on General Hospital, Molly and TJ make a decision that might hugely affect the lives of Port Charles residents. On the other hand, Molly blames Kristina for Irene’s death. Blaze also makes a choice that disturbs her relationship with Kristina.

Cady's life gets more complicated due to the court case. Meanwhile, Traci teaches a lesson to Cady and Violet. Thereafter, Sonny suffers from bipolar disorder due to his surroundings, and Kristina gets hospitalized.

Molly also discovers a secret that might change her life. Furthermore, Dante receives a piece of shocking news. The soap continues to bring in twists and turns in all the characters's lives, keeping the audience satisfied and hinged.

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Dive into the world of GH with Sawandi as he brings in mystery, and binge-watch the show to know what shocking news has Dante received.