Another week, another popular star returning to Days of our Lives. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out who the fan favorite is, as well as if any new performers are boarding the Peacock drama in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any actors or actresses are exiting the show.
The Week of August 11, 2025
A beloved actress is back filming at DAYS. The soap and Sal Stowers shared the news via a sweet Instagram Reel; specifically, a video of Stowers blowing a kiss to the camera from the studio parking lot, along with the caption, “It’s always a beautiful day in Salem.” Stowers, who’s played Lani Price Grant on and off since 2015, made her last appearance in December 2024. Due to the show’s advance filming schedule viewers will have to wait several months to see her. She’s not scheduled to air again until spring 2025.
Alice Halsey gets more screen time as Rachel Black on Tuesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 14. She interacts with her TV parents, Stacy Haiduk’s Kristen and Eric Martsolf’s Brady, and Linsey Godfrey’s Sarah.
Timothy Hornor has been cast as Adam, Leo’s (Greg Rikaart) juror-roommate and a major Body and Soul fan. He shares scenes with Rikaart and Al Calderon’s Leo on Friday, August 15.
Karole Foreman is back as Judge Dabne. The character continues to officiate over Johnny’s trial this week.
Alison Sweeney wrapped up her Salem visit as Sami Brady DiMera. The character has returned to Italy to join her daughter, Sydney.
