Check out the latest casting moves from all four daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless?
Soap Opera Casting For The Week of May 27, 2024
Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any performers are set to make their exit.
The Young and the Restless
Reylynn Caster is returning to The Young and the Restless as Faith Newman, Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon’s (Sharon Case) daughter. The actress made her last appearance on the soap in June 2023, when she was heavily featured in Linden Ashby’s return storyline as Cameron Kirsten.
Jess Walton pops in as Jill Abbott on Wednesday, May 29. She’ll be part of another video call, this time opposite her TV son, Jason Thompson’s Billy.
Elizabeth Hendrickson resurfaces as Chloe Fisher. Look for the actress to interact with Courtney Hope’s Sally on Wednesday, May 29.
In addition, Christopher Cousins gets more screen time as Alan Laurent, Ashley’s (Eileen Davison) psychiatrist pal. He’ll help counsel his friend through her DID disorder this week. Colleen Zenk is also back as Jordan Howard when Victor (Eric Braeden) makes a decision about his prisoner’s future.
Last but not least, the soap is casting for Miriam. The character is described as a beautiful, intelligent, and outspoken college student around 21 years old.
Days of our Lives
Over at Days of our Lives, a pair of popular leading men are back on the story front. Bryan Dattilo reappears as Lucas Horton, while Steve Burton returns as Harris Michaels. The two men appear in scenes with Tamara Braun’s Ava on Wednesday, May 29. Dattilo, whose character is holed up in “a safe house,” last aired in April. Meanwhile, Harris departed Salem to check on the team searching for Clyde (James Read) in early May.
A long MIA leading lady is finally back on the canvas too. Judi Evans turns up as Bonnie Kiriakis in scenes with Suzanne Rogers’ Maggie on Tuesday, May 28.
Tina Huang pops back in as Melinda Trask. Look for the re-instated Salem district attorney to share scenes with Brandon Barash’s Stefan on Tuesday, May 28.
DAYS has sent out a casting call for an East Asian female named Trina. The 20-year-old character is a high energy dreamer, who was raised in a conservative Korean American family.
General Hospital
It’s the end of the line for Gregory Harrison. The actor wrapped up his memorable run as General Hospital’s Gregory Chase when his character died in his sleep after a lengthy battle with ALS. Harrison has played the character since November 2020, having taken over the role from James Read (Clyde, Days of our Lives). He made his last appearance on Monday, May 21.
Lane Davies continues his run as attorney Fergus Byrne, the brother of Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) late beau, Neil Byrne. The Santa Barbara vet, who played Mason Capwell opposite Grahn’s Julia Wainwright on the defunct soap, continues to be featured in scenes as Alexis fights to have her law license reinstated.
Charles Mesure makes another appearance as John Brennan on Tuesday, May 28, when Laura Wright’s Carly pays him a visit at the hospital. He also airs on Friday, May 31.
On the casting front, the soap has put out a call for Tyler. The character is a White American male in his mid-30s who’s handsome, charming, and capable of being manipulative.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Another Logan sister returns to the canvas. After a long break, Heather Tom is finally back on The Bold and the Beautiful as Katie Logan. She makes her first appearance on Tuesday, May 28, in scenes with Romy Park’s Poppy and Don Diamont’s Don.
Naomi Matsuda pops in as Dr. Li Finnegan. Look for Finn’s (Tanner Novlan) mother to air on Wednesday, May 29.
Clint Howard gets more air time as Tom. He continues his run as the homeless man who officiated Sheila (Kimberlin) and Deacon’s (Sean Kanan) wedding on Monday, May 27.
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