A pair of long-missing actors are heading back to Days of our Lives. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out which stars from yesteryear are returning to the show, if any newcomers are joining the soap 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 Von Leuschner ahead of Leo and Javi’s wedding.
- Wes Ramsey reprises his 2009 role as Owen Kent after years away from Salem.
- Jack and Jennifer remain in town as family tensions and heartfelt advice play out.
- Rachel Black resurfaces as Brady struggles to reach his daughter.
- Tony DiMera strengthens his bond with kidnapped siblings Chad and Kristen.
The Week of December 1, 2025
Peter Porte is set to revive his role as Dimitri Von Leuschner, the character he first portrayed on Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem in 2021 and introduced to DAYS in 2023. Viewers can expect to see the man who jilted both Gwen (Emily O’Brien) and Leo (Greg Rikaart) back on the canvas later this winter. His arrival will be timed with the upcoming nuptials of Leo and Javi (Al Calderon). Porte spoke out about his time on the show when he left two years ago.
Also returning to the soap is Wes Ramsey, who played Owen Kent in 2009. His villainous character kidnapped Stephanie under orders from EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) during the height of the DiMera-Kiriakis feud and was prosecuted and sent to prison, but escaped while being transported there. Ramsey was last seen as Peter August on General Hospital.
Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves continue their Salem visit as Jack and Jennifer Deveraux. Reeves has a tense interaction with AnnaLynne McCord’s Cat on Friday, December 5. Meanwhile, Ashford’s Jack offers some advice to a loved one on Friday, December 5. He shares scenes with his onscreen grandson, Cary Christopher’s Thomas.
Alice Halsey returns as Rachel Black. Look for Eric Martsolf’s Brady to struggle to connect with his troubled daughter on Tuesday, December 2.
Rachel Boyd is back as Sophia Choi on Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4. She shares intriguing scenes with Halsey. Here’s the lowdown on Boyd.
Thaao Penghlis gets more airtime as Tony DiMera. Look for the character to bond with his kidnapped siblings, Billy Flynn’s Chad and Stacy Haiduk’s Kristen.
