A legendary villainess is returning to Days of our Lives. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out which yesteryear star is returning, if any newcomers are joining the show in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite performers are leaving the Peacock drama.
Key Takeaways
- Louise Sorel returns to DAYS as Vivian Alamain, bringing major danger back to Salem.
- Richard Wharton reprises Dr. Wilhelm Rolf, while Peter Porte continues his run as Dimitri Von Leuschner.
- Tina Huang appears as Melinda Trask during Thomas’ custody storyline ahead of the character’s exit.
- Alice Halsey gets increased airtime as Rachel Black in emotionally charged scenes later in the week.
The Week of January 26, 2026
There’s big trouble ahead for the citizens of Salem. Louise Sorel is reprising her role as the diabolical Vivian Alamain this week. Sorel, who originally brought the character to life in 1992 and has appeared on and off over the decades, last aired in April 2025. Check out Sorel’s most memorable moment from her years on the soap.
Richard Wharton pops back in as Dr. Wilhelm Rolf. The nefarious DiMera minion shares scenes with Emily O’Brien’s Gwen on Monday, January 26.
Peter Porte continues his run as Dimitri Von Leuschner. Here are some interesting facts about the actor.
Hank Northrop returns as Liam Selejko. He interacts with James Reynolds’ Abe on Tuesday, January 27.
Tina Huang clocks back in as Melinda Trask. The attorney helps facilitate Thomas’ (Cary Christopher) custody agreement on Thursday, January 29, in scenes with Billy Flynn’s Chad, Melissa Reeves’ Jennifer, and Wally Kurth’s Justin. Christopher, who’s played Thomas since 2020, is set to depart the soap next month.
Alice Halsey gets more airtime as the troubled Rachel Black. The young actress works opposite Stacy Haiduk’s Kristen and Martha Madison’s Belle on Friday, January 30.
