A pair of stars is back and on the forefront of the storyline at Days of our Lives. Here’s the soap’s casting news for the week of October 12-16.
The Week of October 12, 2026
Rachel Boyd returns as Sophia Choi, and Stacy Haiduk is back as Kristen DiMera. Look for Kristen to make a deal with the troubled teenager on Monday, October 12. Boyd also airs on Friday, October 16, when Sophia resurfaces in Salem. The actress, who took over the complex role of Sophia from Madelyn Kientz, credited a few people for helping her acclimate to the job.
Brandon Butler pops in as Mason Whitfield. The character makes Holly (Ashley) an unexpected offer on Monday, October 12. He also airs on Thursday, October 15. Here’s everything you need to know about the DAYS newcomer.
Giovanni Mocibob appears as Hank on Tuesday, October 13. The home inspector conducts a walk-through of the Kiriakis mansion and interacts with Paul Telfer’s Xander and John-Paul Lavoisier’s Philip.
Sal Stowers gets more screen time as Lani Price Grant. The former Salem PD cop gets surprising news on Wednesday, October 14. She also appears on Friday, October 16, in scenes with Elia Cantu’s Jada.
Lorelei Olivia Mote is back as Rachel Black. The young girl is in for a surprise when Kristen sneaks into the hospital to see her ailing daughter on Friday, October 16.
