A veteran star returns to Days of our Lives, and a popular couple resurfaces. Here’s the Peacock soap’s latest casting news for the week of May 18-22.
Key Takeaways
- Matthew Ashford returns as Jack Deveraux for scenes with Gwen.
- Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley are back as Tony and Anna DiMera.
- Sophia’s father, Jason Choi, officially joins the Salem canvas.
- Nikki Crawford continues Lexie’s emotional return storyline.
- Hank Northrop returns as Liam as Gabi makes him an intriguing offer.
The Week of May 18, 2026
After a few months off the Salem canvas, Matthew Ashford returns as Jack Deveraux. The character reaches out to his daughter, Gwen (Emily O’Brien), on Friday, May 22. Ashford made his last appearance in February.
Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley are back on the scene as Tony and Anna DiMera on Thursday, May 21. The fan favorites interact with John-Paul Lavoiser’s Philip and Dan Feuerriegel’s EJ.
The Choi family finally has a patriarch. Stephen Oyoung is playing Jason, Sophia’s (Rachel Boyd) father. The actor, who debuted last week, has appeared in the films Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, The Wrecking Crew, and Twisters.
Shi Ne Nielsen is back as Jason’s wife, Amy Choi. The character continues to mourn her missing and presumed dead daughter, Sophia, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Angelica Nero pops in as Victoria Kiriakis. The tyke shares scenes with her TV mom, Linsey Godfrey’s Sarah, on Monday, May 18.
Nikki Crawford continues her run as Lexie Carver. Her character demands a meeting with Paulina (Jackée Harry) on Tuesday, May 19, and actually shares scenes with her and Tyler Joseph Andrews’ Theo on Thursday, May 21. You can check out some facts about the actress here.
Hank Northrop returns as Liam Selejko. Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) makes the character an intriguing offer on Wednesday, May 20. The actor opened up about some words of wisdom about acting that he got from his late father, Wayne Northrop, the soap’s original Roman.
