Actor Daniel Goddard, now playing Henry Dalton on General Hospital, shared some thoughts on the character’s possible transition to villainy. Entering the scene in April 2025 as a renowned professor of Environmental Physics at Port Charles University, audiences have grown curious about the hints dropped by other characters regarding his potential antagonistic storyline. Here’s what we know so far.
Daniel Goddard says General Hospital will explore Dalton’s past
In a recent interview, Daniel Goddard discussed his new character on General Hospital.
In an interview with Woman’s World, he hinted at the potential for his character to become villainous and shared his enthusiasm for delving into his backstory.
He expressed that it’s fantastic when a character can play a villainous role, but only if they aren’t truly evil. Characters like Victor Newman and Sonny Corinthos make excellent villains because they’ll commit heinous acts against people, yet their deepest loyalty is to their family. You understand their essence and the reasons behind their actions, which serves as a stable point in the stormy waters of deceit and the various twists and turns that plots can take.
He’s keen on exploring his character taking a darker turn, but at the same time, he wants to delve deeper into Dalton’s background. Furthermore, he aims to unravel the factors driving him towards becoming a villain, which might be something like: “I’m excited about the prospect of making Dalton a villain, and I also want us to uncover the secrets of his past that led him to become who he is.
Speaking about his time on General Hospital, he gratefully acknowledged that he’s had the chance to play various soap opera roles, and now he’s simply savoring the experience. In the coming episodes, it’ll be intriguing to follow Henry Dalton’s storyline as it unfolds with its unexpected turns and twists.
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2025-06-09 07:40