The house of DiMera is making a resurgence on Days of our Lives. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out if any stars (or characters) 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 Blake returns to DAYS after 27 years, now played by Dan Gauthier, as the crypt mystery deepens.
- Tony, Chad, and Kristen are set for a chilling discovery in Tuesday’s episode.
- Susan Banks resurfaces, catching EJ and Cat in a compromising moment.
- Sophia Choi and Rachel Black both return to the canvas as Bayview drama escalates.
The Week of December 8, 2025
As the mysterious crypt storyline unfolds, a long-missing “DiMera” is returning to the fold: Peter Blake. Kristen’s (Stacy Haiduk) brother, who was last on the canvas 27 years ago when he escaped from prison, will be played by One Life to Live alum, Dan Gauthier (ex-Kevin Buchanan). The character was originated by Jason Brooks, who portrayed Peter from 1993 to 1998. Gauthier is set to debut later this month. Here’s a look back at the troubled character.
Thaao Penghlis is back as Tony DiMera. Look for the character and his kidnapped siblings, Billy Flynn’s Chad and Haiduk’s Kristen, to make a bone-chilling discovery on Tuesday, December 9.
Stacy Haiduk does double duty this week. She appears as Susan Banks on Tuesday, December 9. Look for her alter ego to catch EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) and Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) in a compromising position.
Richard Wharton clocks back in as Dr. Wilhelm Rolf. The diabolical mastermind interacts with Haiduk’s Susan.
Rachel Boyd gets more screen time as Sophia Choi. The troubled teen continues to stir things up at Bayview on Wednesday, December 10. Check out some facts about the actress.
Alice Halsey returns as Rachel Black this week. She shares scenes with Boyd’s Sophia on Wednesday, December 10.
