Could the world of sports be losing one of its loudest voices to the drama of daytime television? ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith — famous for his fiery takes and unapologetic commentary — is stirring buzz again, but this time, it’s not about the NBA Finals or NFL drama. It’s about his surprise success as Brick, a tough-as-nails security expert on General Hospital, and his latest comments suggest a possible career twist that no one saw coming.

Viral Soap Opera Cameo Has Fans Asking: “Stephen A. for a Daytime Emmy?”

Last week, Stephen A. Smith returned to General Hospital for what became one of the show’s most talked-about scenes of the year. His character Brick saves mob boss Sonny Corinthos from a would-be assassin disguised as a nurse — in slow motion, action-movie style. The dramatic moment immediately went viral, lighting up social media feeds and even prompting some fans to call for a Daytime Emmy nomination.

Although Smith has appeared on the soap since 2016, viewers were blown away by his on-screen presence this time around. The moment was so popular, Smith actually broke his own rule and watched the episode.

“I usually don’t watch myself,” he told People magazine. “But this time, I had to. The gun, the slow motion — it was hilarious.”

Could Acting Become His Full-Time Gig?

Smith, now 57, has built an empire as a sports media personality. He’s the face of ESPN’s First Take, and recently signed a five-year, $100 million contract. But despite his massive success in broadcasting, he isn’t ruling out a future in acting.

“I don’t consider myself an actor,” he admitted, “but it’s something I’ve left the door open to because you never know what the future holds.”

It turns out that the General Hospital crew has praised Smith’s natural screen presence — enough to get the sportscaster thinking. While he’s not giving up his analyst chair just yet, fans are now wondering: Could Brick become more than a side hustle?

Hollywood Calling? Smith’s Expanding Acting Resume

Soap operas aren’t the only places Stephen A. is flexing his acting muscles. He’s made appearances on Black-ish, Creed III, and recently stepped into the legal world with a guest role on Law & Order. It was his prime-time acting debut, and he noticed the difference.

“With soaps, it’s quick. One or two takes and you’re done. But Law & Order? We did scenes over and over again, even when they were perfect.”

That contrast may help shape his next move: does he stick with the fast-paced world of sports and daytime drama — or take a leap into the deeper waters of prime-time TV or film?

More Than a Sports Guy: Why Fans Are Taking Him Seriously

Though best known for his hot takes on LeBron James or the Dallas Cowboys, Stephen A. Smith has always had a flair for performance. His passionate delivery and razor-sharp commentary are practically made for TV drama. And now that fans have seen him pull off suspenseful, action-packed scenes, many are starting to believe his future might not be limited to the analyst’s desk.

What’s Next for Stephen A.?

While Smith remains committed to his ESPN contract — for now — his growing portfolio of acting gigs and the praise he’s receiving from both fans and industry insiders are hard to ignore. Could we see a future where Brick becomes a regular on General Hospital — or maybe even leads a new series of his own?

If Stephen A. Smith has proven anything, it’s this: he never shies away from a challenge. And if that next challenge involves trading sports stats for scripts full-time, don’t be surprised if he takes it head-on.

“I love what I do. But who knows? Maybe there’s another path waiting.”