Old favorites are back on Days of our Lives, and a troubled character debuts. Here’s the latest casting news for the Peacock drama.
Key Takeaways
- Justin returns to Salem and shares scenes with Alex as the father and son discuss parenthood.
- Lexie continues her comeback story, spending quality time with Abe and Theo as the family reconnects.
- A new character named Destiny arrives in Salem, while Dr. Rolf returns with disturbing news for EJ.
- Julie’s romance heats up when Foster takes her out to dinner, while Dr. George meets with Johnny and Chanel.
The Week of June 1, 2026
Wally Kurth clocks back in as Justin Kiriakis. The character and his son, Alex (Robert Scott Wilson), discuss the joys of fatherhood on Tuesday, June 2.
Nikki Crawford gets more airtime as Lexie Carver. Here are some facts about the daytime newcomer. She enjoys family time with onscreen husband Abe (James Reynold), and son Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) on Wednesday, June 3.
Sarah Bartholomew turns up as a troubled young woman named Destiny on Tuesday, June 2. She shares scenes with Linsey Godfrey’s Sarah and Paul Telfer’s Xander.
John Hartmann portrays Dr. George this week. The character has a meeting with Raven Bowen’s Chanel and Carson Boatman’s Johnny on Tuesday, June 2.
Richard Wharton returns as Dr. Wilhelm Rolf. The devoted DiMera employee gives Dan Feuerriegel’s EJ disturbing news on Wednesday, June 3. Wharton opened up about taking over the mad scientist role that he’s been playing since 2022.
Miles Anderson returns as Foster. The former bookstore owner takes Seaforth Hayes’ Julie out for dinner on Thursday, June 4.
