Antonio Sabàto Jr. Plans Racing Return as New Movie and DJ Chapter Take Shape

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Antonio Sabàto Jr. is expanding his career beyond acting with new plans involving motorsports and live music.

The former General Hospital and Melrose Place star has signed an exclusive management deal with Los Angeles-based Dominton Talent House. Founder and CEO Dominique Enchinton will oversee his upcoming work, which includes a return to competitive racing, a leading movie role and professional DJ appearances, according to Page Six.

Sabàto, 54, has racing experience dating back more than two decades and is now preparing to compete again. His latest acting project places him at the center of the supernatural thriller 4:26, while his management deal also includes plans to begin performing professionally as a DJ.

Page Six says 4:26 is expected in October, but the film’s official website currently lists a 2027 release. No specific premiere date has been announced.

Sabàto Is Pursuing a Racing License in October

Sabàto is scheduled to pursue his racing license in October as he works toward another competitive run. A series, team and first race have not yet been announced.

His history in motorsports includes appearances as a guest driver in the Porsche Michelin Supercup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Motorsport.com documented his entry in the two 2002 races held during the United States Grand Prix weekend, when he joined a field that included the championship’s regular drivers and several other guest competitors.

Sabàto returned for the Supercup finale at Indianapolis the following year. A separate Motorsport.com report from September 2003 named him alongside Travis Pastrana and Kim Wolfkill as the American guest drivers scheduled for the season-ending doubleheader.

His interest in motorsports also has a family connection. Sabàto has cited his father, Italian actor Antonio Sabàto Sr., as an influence. The elder Sabàto played racing driver Nino Barlini in John Frankenheimer’s 1966 film Grand Prix.

‘4:26’ Casts Him in a Supernatural Thriller

Sabàto plays Adan opposite Ariana Alvarez as Eva in 4:26. The story follows a married couple trying to move beyond a devastating tragedy when a supernatural force begins exploiting their grief and the fractures in their relationship.

The official 4:26 website identifies Carl Weyant as the director and credits him as a writer alongside Nicholas Keller and Nicholas Andrew Rice. The cast also includes Donald Brumfield Jr., Blu Owens, Nicholas Andrew Rice, Manda Mae Emery and Hala Mourani.

IMDbPro separately lists Sabàto as both Adan and a producer on the film, alongside producers Josh E. Lopez, Nicholas Andrew Rice and Weyant. Its production listing also credits Travis Hayward as cinematographer and Weyant as editor.

The production has released an official teaser, while its website currently displays “Coming Soon 2027” without giving a specific date. That conflicts with Page Six’s report that the film is expected in October, leaving the exact release date unclear.

He Is Preparing for Professional DJ Appearances

DJing is the newest addition to Sabàto’s professional plans. He has been developing his skills behind the decks and is preparing to perform professionally, although no first appearance, venue or date has been announced.

The move adds music to a career that has already included modeling, television, film, reality programming and motorsports. Sabàto rose to prominence as a Calvin Klein model before joining General Hospital as Jagger Cates in 1992. He later appeared on Melrose Place and The Bold and the Beautiful, and returned as Jagger for General Hospital: Night Shift in 2008.

Sabàto’s reality television work has included the VH1 dating series My Antonio and Dancing With the Stars, where he competed with professional dancer Cheryl Burke in 2014.