A much-talked-about character has been cast, and some old favorites are returning on Days of our Lives. Here’s the soap’s casting news for the week of October 16-30.
The Week of October 26, 2026
The mysterious Dominic Marino has been cast. Kyle Pryor has been hired to portray the newly revealed son of Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) and the late Stefano DiMera (Joe Mascolo). The actor makes his debut on Monday, November 2. Here’s how the newbie’s arrival could shake up the soap.
A pair of fan favorites is heading home to Salem to take part in two special episodes commemorating DAYS’ 61st anniversary. Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley will resurface as Tony and Anna DiMera on Friday, November 6.
Brandon Butler is back as Mason Whitfield. Look for the character and Ashley Puzemis’ Holly to get an unexpected caller on the helpline on Tuesday, October 27. Here are some interesting facts about the DAYS newcomer.
Sal Stowers gets more airtime as Lani Price Grant. Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) makes a confession to her longtime friend on Tuesday, October 27. She also appears on Thursday, October 29.
Lamon Archey returns as Eli Grant. The character is on hand when Lani celebrates her return to the police force on Thursday, October 29, in scenes with Stowers, Jackée Harry’s Paulina, James Reynolds’ Abe, and Elia Cantu’s Jada.
Miles Anderson pops in as Foster. The former bookshop owner shares tender scenes with Susan Seaforth Hayes’ Julie on Friday, October 30.
Cole Gersmeyer clocks back in as Thomas DiMera. The boy celebrates Halloween with his TV dad, Conner Floyd’s Chad, on Friday, October 30.
