Daytime vet Suzanne Rogers returns to Days of our Lives after a lengthy absence, and a familiar face joins the soap in a new role. Here’s the latest casting news for the week of August 31-September 4.
The Week of August 31, 2026
The wait is over. Suzanne Rogers is finally back on screen as Maggie Horton Kiriakis. She begins airing on Monday, August 31. The actress, who had been dealing with a health issue, had been off the canvas for months.
Brandon Butler debuts as Salem newcomer Mason Whitfield. Look for Holly (Ashley Puzemis) to introduce Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) to her new classmate on Tuesday, September 1. It’s Butler’s second stint on DAYS. He briefly played Bo (Peter Reckell) and Hope’s(Kristian Alfonso) late son, Zack Brady, back in 2025, when his spirit urged a critically ill Bo to fight for his life.
Daytime alumna Brytni Sarpy has been cast in an undisclosed new role. Sarpy previously played Valerie Spencer on General Hospital (2015-2019) and Dr. Elena Dawson on The Young and the Restless (2019-2024). DAYS announced the news on its official Instagram account, but declined to reveal her first airdate or character name.
Sal Stowers is back as Lani Price Grant. The character reassures Abe (James Reynolds) that he’ll always be family on Tuesday, September 1. Stowers opened up about her return to the soap earlier this year.
Angelica Nero returns as Victoria Kiriakis. She interacts with her TV parents, Xander (Paul Telfer) and Sarah (Linsey Godfrey), on Wednesday, September 2, when Xander discovers his daughter’s hidden talent.
Pippa Blaylock gets more airtime as Charlotte DiMera. The little girl shares scenes with her TV father, Conner Floyd’s Chad, and others during a daddy-daughter dance on Thursday, September 3.
Lorelei Olivia Mote resurfaces as Rachel Black. The character receives a special gift from her mother, Kristen (Stacy Haiduk), on Thursday, September 3.
Maggie Carney is back as Rita. EJ’s (Dan Feuerriegel) assistant doesn’t exactly follow orders on Friday, September 4.
