General Hospital” alum Sofia Mattsson has spoken out about joining “Days of Our Lives’. When news broke that Mattsson was headed to Salem just months after leaving Port Charles, fans were stunned. The actress has shed light on her new chapter on the Peacock soap.
Sofia Mattsson Opens Up About Joining ‘Days of Our Lives’
Last July, when Mattsson exited the role of Sasha on “General Hospital,” the last thing fans expected was for her to jump to another soap. However, that is what happened, and the actress couldn’t be more excited for this career opportunity.
“It’s an honor and so exciting! It’s so cool to be around some of the longest working actors and actresses in TV and to be part of such a legendary show,” she told People magazine.
Mattsson’s a huge fan of “Days of Our Lives,” having grown up watching the soap. The actress grew up in Stockholm, Sweden, and watching the Peacock soap was a huge part of her childhood
“Never in my wildest dream imagined that one day I’d be living in the U.S., working on that very show!” Mattsson gushed to the outlet.
The actress has been having the time of her life over the past few weeks filming the soap. Mattsson is no stranger to the industry, having spent seven years on “General Hospital”.
However, that doesn’t mean she wasn’t still nervous about being part of “Days of Our Lives”. She explained that the first-day jitters were real, but also credited her time on the ABC soap for helping ease those nerves.
‘General Hospital’ Alum Gushes Over Her New Co-Stars
Mattsson has so much love for her “General Hospital” family, and she said as much when she left the show last July.
Fast forward months, and now she has found a new family with her “Days of Our Lives” co-stars. She admitted to People magazine that she has felt beyond welcome on the hit Peacock soap.
“It’s been wonderful. Everyone has been so welcoming and helpful. It’s a really happy vibe. And the talent is amazing, both cast and crew,” the soap beauty spilled.
While she didn’t give any details away regarding her mystery role on “Days of Our Lives”, Mattsson teased that fans are in store for lots of “fun, exciting storylines and drama.”
Soap fans won’t see Mattsson on-screen or learn more about her mystery character until later this year or early 2027, due to the hit Peacock soaps’ advanced filming schedule.