One return spices up the action in Salem, while another sees a couple reunite. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from Days of our Lives. Find out who’s back, if any newcomers are joining the show in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite actors are exiting the Peacock drama.
Key Takeaways
- Peter Porte returns as Dimitri just in time for Leo and Javi’s wedding after a two-year absence.
- Tony and Anna share a long-awaited reunion as Leann Hunley returns to Salem.
- Lucas, Peter Blake, Susan, Melinda, and Rachel all get more airtime during a busy holiday week.
The Week of December 29, 2025
After a two-year absence, Peter Porte returns to the soap as Dimitri Von Leuschner. The character, who was last on the canvas in December of 2023, arrives in Salem just in time for Leo (Greg Rikaart) and Leo’s (Al Calderon) wedding. He makes his first appearance on Friday, January 2. Check out some interesting facts about Porte.
Meanwhile, Leann Hunley is back as Anna DiMera. Look for Tony (Thaao Penghlis) and Anna to share a joyous reunion on Tuesday, December 30.
Bryan Dattilo gets more airtime as Lucas Horton. He interacts with his TV mom and brother, Lauren Koslow’s Kate and John-Paul Lavoisier’s Philip, on Monday, December 29.
Dan Gauthier continues his stint as Peter Blake. The actor recently discussed his daytime comeback. He works opposite Stacy Haiduk’s Kristen, Billy Flynn’s Chad, and Penghlis’ Tony on Wednesday, December 31.
Haiduk also appears as EJ’s (Dan Feuerriegel) quirky mom, Susan, this week. The mother and son interact on Tuesday, December 30.
Tina Huang is back on the scene as Melinda Trask on Wednesday, December 31. She shares screen time with Martha Madison’s Belle and Rachel Boyd’s Sophia.
Alice Halsey airs as Rachel Black on Wednesday, December 31. Look for the character to get a surprise visit from her TV dad, Eric Martsolf’s Brady.
