A long-missing actor is about to resurface on Days of our Lives. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out if any popular stars from yesteryear are joining the show this week or in the near future, if any newcomers are boarding the soap in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any of your favorite performers are leaving the Peacock drama.
Key Takeaways
- Jonah Robinson returned as Mark Greene after a long absence, reuniting with his on-screen siblings Cat, Aaron, and Felicity while sharing scenes with EJ DiMera.
- Maggie Carney appeared as Rita, EJ’s loyal assistant, who crossed paths with Leo and EJ in a midweek storyline.
- Cary Christopher reprised his role as Thomas DiMera, spending time with Jeremy in new family-focused scenes.
- Shi Ne Nielson stepped back in as Amy Choi for emotional moments opposite Sarah and later Leo.
- Alice Halsey debuted as Rachel Black, whose resurfacing memories caught Marlena’s attention and raised new concerns.
The Week of October 20, 2025
After a lengthy absence, Jonah Robinson resurfaces as Mark Greene, Cat (AnnaLynne McCord), Aaron (Louis Tomeo), and Felicity’s (Kennedy Garcia) brother. The actor last aired in December 2024. He interacts with Dan Feuerriegel’s EJ on Wednesday, October 22.
Maggie Carney pops in as Rita, EJ’s trusted assistant. She shares scenes with Greg Rikaart’s Leo and Feuerriegel’s EJ on Wednesday, October 22.
Cary Christopher clocks back in as Thomas DiMera, Chad’s (Billy Flynn) son. He connects with Michael Roark’s Jeremy on Wednesday, October 22. (Check out some of this talented child actor’s other projects.)
Shi Ne Nielson returns as Amy Choi, Sophia’s (Rachel Boyd) mother. She has enlightening scenes with Linsey Godfrey’s Sarah on Thursday, October 23, and with Rikaart and Al Calderon’s Leo on Friday, October 24.
Alice Halsey appears as Rachel Black. (Here’s a quick rundown of Halsey’s work.) The character’s memory sparks concern for Deidre Hall’s Marlena on Thursday, October 23.
