Legit Welcomes General Hospital’s Sonya Eddy

A new direction.

“GH” stalwart Sonya Eddy (Epiphany) tweeted that she will be having a new role on FX show, “Legit.” She was quick to reassure her fans that she wouldn’t be leaving Port Charles behind.

Told ya I was doing something new!Follow @legitonfx

— Sonya Eddy (@TheRealSonyaEd) October 6, 2012

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Just to be clear, I hv no plans to leave GH!U will get me on 2 places!YAY!I love being a working actor!

— Sonya Eddy (@TheRealSonyaEd) October 6, 2012

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"Legit" will star Jim Jeffries and follow his character's attempt to lead a legitimate life. Peter O'Fallon ("The Riches") and DJ Qualls ("Supernatural") will co-star.

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