Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Branson is joining the cast of Haven Falls, the upcoming serialized podcast soap opera drama series.
Branson will be stepping into the role of Lucas Hale, taking over from Nick Kretz. His debut is scheduled for July 2026.
What Is Haven Falls About?
Haven Falls is a character-driven audio drama centered around the interconnected lives of several families living in a small town filled with buried secrets, fractured relationships, and shifting loyalties.
The series blends classic soap opera storytelling with a modern podcast format. According to the official description, the show focuses heavily on emotional drama, layered character arcs, and serialized storytelling that unfolds episode by episode.
Fans of traditional daytime soaps may find the format especially appealing because it aims to capture the emotional continuity and cliffhanger-style pacing that soap audiences have loved for decades.
Jeff Branson Brings a New Take to Lucas Hale
Jeff Branson is widely known for his work across both daytime and primetime television. Soap fans especially recognize him from Guiding Light, All My Children, and The Young and the Restless.
In Haven Falls, Branson will bring a new interpretation of Lucas Hale, a central character whose storyline plays a major role within the emotional core of the series.
Lucas’ story explores themes of family legacy, betrayal, love, and identity, all within the close-knit world of Haven Falls.
Jeff Branson Reunites With Former Guiding Light Castmate
The casting also creates a reunion between Branson and former Guiding Light co-star Frank Dicopoulos.
In the new series, Branson will portray the on-screen son of Dicopoulos’ character, reuniting the two actors in a new generational dynamic that continues their shared daytime legacy in a fresh storytelling format.
Haven Falls premieres on June 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
The series will be available across major podcast platforms and on the official Haven Falls YouTube channel.
Created by Casey S. Hutchison, the project aims to introduce a new era of serialized audio storytelling while still honoring the traditions longtime soap fans know and love.
Additional casting announcements and story developments are expected to be revealed leading up to the premiere.
Photo Credit: JPI Studios/Haven Falls Team.
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