A key character debuts, while familiar favorites and an MIA character return on Days of our Lives. Here’s the soap’s casting news for the week of November 2-6.
The Week of November 2, 2026
Kyle Pryor makes his first appearance in the pivotal role of Dominic Marino on Monday, November 2. The character is presumed to be the son of Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) and the late Stefano DiMera (Joe Mascolo). Here’s how Marlena learned she could be Dominic’s mother.
Maggie Carney, who’s been MIA for a couple of weeks, resurfaces as Rita Lesley. EJ’s (Dan Feuerriegel) executive assistant meets with the aforementioned Dominic on Monday, November 2.
After months off the canvas, Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley are back as Tony and Anna DiMera. The couple return to Salem on Friday, November 6.
Stacy Haiduk does double duty as Kristen DiMera and Susan Banks this week. She airs as Kristen on Wednesday, November 4, and appears as Kristen impersonating Susan to attend Lexie’s memorial on Friday, November 6.
Rachel Boyd is back as Sophia Choi. Kristen sympathizes with the troubled teenager on Wednesday, November 4. Boyd recently weighed in on how Sophia’s return will shake up the soap.
Brandon Butler pops in as Mason Whitfield. Ashley Puzemis’ Holly shares her suspicions with the character on Thursday, November 5. Check out some interesting facts about Butler.
Sal Stowers gets more screen time as Lani Price Grant. The newly reinstated Salem cop issues a warning to Xander (Paul Telfer) on Thursday, November 5.
