General Hospital Recasting Shocker: Ayla Bullington Is The New SORASed Avery Corinthos

General Hospital spoilers note that fans were taken by surprise during the Monday, November 9 episode.

Avery Corinthos reappeared on canvas, a little older and a lot wiser, as young actress Ayla Bullington entered the role.

Learn more about this casting development below.

Key Takeaways

• Ayla Bullington debuts as the new Avery Corinthos
• Twins Ava and Grace Scarola previously played the role
• Avery’s recast follows hints that the character is now a teenager
• Avery clashes with Josslyn over Sonny Corinthos
• Maurice Benard teases an important storyline ahead for Sonny and Avery

Welcome To Port Charles, Ayla Bullington!

General Hospital spoilers confirm that Bullington has taken over the role of Avery from twins Ava and Grace Scarola, who entered the part the year Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Ava Jerome’s (Maura West) daughter was born, 2014.

The Scarola twins were last seen in storylines in March 2025.

Fans may recall that Avery was referred to as a teenager during the October 8 show, so viewers were bracing for a SORAS with this character.

Bullington talked to TV Insider about her new role, stating, “I truly never thought something like this would happen to me. It’s so crazy and I’m so grateful for the opportunity.”

More On Avery Corinthos’ New Storyline

While chatting with TV Insider, Bullington talked about her soapy parents, noting she remembered being on set and watching them work, thinking, “They are so talented and so good at what they do.”

The “new” Avery had an explosive debut with a heated encounter between her and her once-beloved stepsister, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy).

Joss denounced Avery’s father in front of her, and Avery boldly stood up for her dad.

Regarding Avery’s new storyline, Bullington had this to say, “Avery is going through a lot at her young age. She’s emotional and she’s curious and she’s a really fun person to play because so much stuff is happening in her life. I think she’s kind of confused about what’s happening and what to believe.”

Big things are coming Avery’s way in the near future, as Maurice Benard recently teased to TV Insider that his character and his second-youngest daughter are slated for a huge arc on the horizon.

Benard told TV Insider that they have a storyline coming up that is, “… very, very important.”

Celeb Dirty Laundry also covered Bullington’s debut and Avery’s dramatic confrontation with Josslyn.

Annemarie’s Take

What an entrance for the new Avery! Ayla Bullington certainly didn’t get an easy first storyline, especially with Avery caught in the middle of Sonny and Josslyn’s feud.

I’m curious to see what Maurice Benard meant when he teased such an important storyline for Sonny and his daughter. If this debut is any indication, Avery could be getting plenty of drama in the months ahead!

What do you think of the new Avery? Share your comments below!

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