A new family member is set to bid adieu to Salem. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from Days of our Lives. Find out who the actor exiting is; plus, if any popular stars from yesteryear are boarding the show this week or in the near future, and if any newcomers are joining the Peacock drama in contract, recurring, or day-player roles.
The Week of July 21, 2025
It’s a wrap for Peyton Meyer. The actor, who began playing Doug Williams III in November 2024, is set to leave town this week, after his character says a poignant goodbye to Susan Seaforth Hayes’ Julie. His last airdate is Friday, July 25.
Tina Huang pops back in as Melinda Trask. The attorney concocts a new scheme with Sophia (Rachel Boyd) on Tuesday, July 22.
Thaao Penghlis returns as Tony DiMera on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He interacts with Cherie Jimenez’s Gabi.
Alice Halsey gets more screen time as young Rachel Black. She shares scenes with Eric Martsolf’s Brady, Emily O’Brien’s Gwen, and Martha Madison’s Belle on Thursday, July 24.
It’s double duty for Stacy Haiduk. The actress resurfaces as Susan Banks on Friday, July 25, to support her TV grandson, Johnny (Carson Boatman).
Speaking of Johnny, with the character’s attempted murder trial beginning Karole Foreman has been cast as Judge Dabney. She’ll be officiating over the proceedings.
