A popular performer from another soap is heading to Days of our Lives, and a new actress debuts in a familiar role. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out who’s joining the show, if any newcomers are boarding in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite actors or actresses are leaving the Peacock drama.
The Week of April 6, 2026
Sofia Mattsson, who portrayed Sasha Gilmore on General Hospital from 2018 to 2025, has joined DAYS in a new role yet to be disclosed. (Here’s what the actress had to say about her GH departure.) Mattson has already begun working on the soap, but because of the show’s advanced filming schedule, it won’t begin airing until early 2027.
Vico Escorcia debuts as Ari Horton on Wednesday, April 8. She replaces Marissa Reyes as Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) and Will’s (Chandler Massey) daughter. She shares scenes with Ashley Puzemis’ Holly, when the two teens attempt to repair their relationship.
Galen Gering and Elia Cantu, who portray Rafe Hernandez and Jada Hunter, have been moved to recurring status. The two actors, however, will continue to appear on the soap.
Peter Porte continues his run as Dimitri Von Leuschner. He airs on Monday, April 6, in scenes with Greg Rikaart’s Leo, when the duo opens up about their feelings for each other. Porte recently shared his thoughts about returning to the soap. Porte also appears on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10.
Nikki Crawford is back as Lexie Carver. (Check out seven facts about the actress.) Look for the character who was pronounced dead in 2012, to wake up alive on Thursday, April 9. She shares screen time with her TV son, Tyler Joseph Andrews’ Theo.
Al Calderon resurfaces as Javi Hernandez. The character surprises his cousin, Rafe, on Friday, April 10.
Lorelei Olivia Mote gets more screen time as Rachel Black. She shares sweet scenes with her TV parents, Stacy Haiduk’s Kristen and Eric Martsolf’s Brady, on Wednesday, April 8, when they visit her at Bayview Sanitarium.
