Drama legend Erika Slezak is joining GH in a mysterious new role. Will she reconnect with OLTL Legacies?
In a surprising and exciting development for General Hospital fans, six-time Daytime Emmy-winner Erika Slezak, best known for her iconic role as Viki Lord on One Life to Live, is joining the cast of the ABC soap.
Slezak, who had previously appeared on GH in a one-off guest role during the show’s 2022 anniversary special, has signed a short-term contract.
Erika Slezak to Port Charles
The actress’s official website broke the news. “Erika has just informed me she has signed a short-term contract with ABC’s General Hospital.
At this time, Erika does not know which character she will be playing or when her scenes will air, but is excited to be working again with Executive Producer Frank Valentini and the cast of GH!
More details to follow as they become available.”
Although her character is yet to be revealed, Slezak expressed her excitement about working once again with GH executive producer Frank Valentini (who supported Slezak during a tough time), with whom she had a longstanding relationship while working on OLTL.
Her new storyline is set to add some intriguing drama to Port Charles, and fans are already speculating about which character Slezak could be portraying.
Slezak’s appearance marks a significant milestone in the ongoing crossover of OLTL alums making their way to GH. Over the years, several former OLTL stars have joined the GH cast, including Roger Howarth (Todd, Franco, Austin), Michael Easton (John, Silas, Finn), Kristen Alderson (Starr, Kiki), and Kassie DePaiva(Blair).
Now, the possibility of a character connection between OLTL and GH has fans buzzing.
Many wonder if Slezak’s character could be connected to the legacy of Llanview, particularly since GH’s Lulu (Alexa Havins) recently started working for the Llanview Banner, a publication once run by the Lord family. Could Slezak’s character be a link back to OLTL?
With GH’s rich history and its passionate fan base, it’s clear that Slezak’s return will be a memorable one.
As Slezak’s return is just the beginning of her short-term arc, fans eagerly await more details about her storyline and what secrets she may bring to Port Charles. One thing is certain—General Hospital fans are in for a treat with the return of this daytime icon.
