For daytime television viewers, Courtney Hope is instantly recognizable as the fierce, fashionable, and unrelenting Sally Spectra on The Young and the Restless. It is almost impossible for soap opera fans to picture anyone else stepping into Sally’s signature shoes. Beyond the high-stakes boardroom battles and dramatic romance of Genoa City, however, the talented actress holds a massive, dedicated following in a completely different entertainment realm.
This week, the daytime favorite took to social media to share a major career milestone with her followers, celebrating an exciting crossover into the world of pop culture conventions and gaming.
Courtney Hope Pulls Double Duty Beyond Genoa City
When she isn’t busy scheming or navigating complex relationships in Genoa City, Hope has spent the past decade building an impressive resume as a major star in the video game industry. Gamers know her best as the voice and likeness behind Jesse Faden, a standout character she has portrayed across multiple hit titles. According to the soap star’s IMDb page, her gaming credits over the last decade include roles as Beth Wilder in 2016’s Quantum Break, a voice role in 2016’s Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Eternal Throne, Jesse Faden in 2019’s Control as well as its 2020 expansions The Foundation and AWE, Jesse Faden in 2023’s Alan Wake II, and The Agent/The Sibling in 2024’s Alan Wake II: Night Springs. Her extensive work in the interactive storytelling medium has established her as a genuine powerhouse in the gaming and Comic-Con communities, proving her versatile talent extends far beyond traditional television drama.
Y&R Star Announces San Diego Comic-Con Appearance
Taking to Instagram, the Young and the Restless star revealed that she is heading to California for an exclusive appearance at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2026.
The occasion marks a huge moment for her gaming fanbase, as Hope is set to return to video game screens this September with the highly anticipated release of Control Resonant. To celebrate, the actress shared an official meet-and-greet poster for her upcoming panel at the San Diego Convention Center. The promotional image features a QR code, allowing eager fans to quickly scan and purchase tickets to meet her in person during the convention.
Captioning the post promoting the massive event, the enthusiastic soap star wrote, “Excited to see you all!”
A Teaser Drops for Control Resonant
For soap fans curious to see Hope in action outside of Genoa City, PlayStation released the official trailer for Control Resonant, giving audiences a terrifying and thrilling look at what is to come. The trailer has already racked up over two million views on YouTube, generating massive buzz across the internet.
The official promo teases a dark, high-stakes plot: “Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his humanity and survival against a reality-bending cosmic threat.”
With a massive convention appearance locked in for July and a major game title arriving in September, Courtney Hope continues to prove she can seamlessly balance daytime television stardom with blockbuster gaming franchises.
Did you know that Courtney Hope voiced and modeled characters for major video games? Have you ever played the Control series or seen her in action as Jesse Faden?
