Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from Days of our Lives. Find out if any popular stars from yesteryear are returning to the show this week or in the near future, if any newcomers are joining the soap in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any of your favorite actors or actresses are leaving the Peacock drama.
The Week of May 12, 2025
Chadwick Hopson debuts as Kevin, a character connected to Dr. Russell’s lab. He makes his first appearance on Monday, Wednesday, May 12, in scenes with John-Paul Lavoisier’s Philip, and also airs on Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16.
Michael Dietz is back as Dr. Jeffrey Russell, the man perfecting the serum that could save the ailing Bo (Peter Reckell). He interacts with Mary Beth Evans’ Kayla, Stephen Nichols’ Steve, and Brandon Beemer’s Shawn on Friday, May 16
Alice Halsey pops in as Rachel Black. Look for the tyke to celebrate her birthday on Wednesday, May 14. She’ll celebrate with her TV parents, Eric Martsolf’s Brady and Stacy Haiduk’s Kristen, Dan Feuerriegel’s EJ, and Martha Madison’s Belle.
Meanwhile, Rachel Boyd’s Sophia Choi is commemorating her birthday too. The character toasts her special day with Leo Howard’s Tate on Thursday, May 15.
Stacy Haiduk returns as Susan Banks. She’ll share scenes with Deidre Hall’s Marlena on Friday, May 16.
