A calculating villainess and a fan favorite are back at Days of our Lives. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from the soap. Find out who’s returning to the show, if any newcomers are boarding in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any actors or actresses are leaving the Peacock drama.
The Week of July 7, 2025
Emily O’Brien returns as the conniving Gwen Rizczech on Tuesday, July 8. The actress originally began playing Jack’s (Matthew Ashford) wayward daughter back in 2020. The character was written off in October of 2023, when Gwen abruptly left town. However, in the very same episode, O’Brien made her debut as Theresa Donovan. Expect to see O’Brien interact with Casey Moss’ JJ and Paul Telfer’s Xander this week.
Judi Evans finally pops back in as Bonnie Kiriakis on Wednesday, July 9. Look for the actress, who’s been off the canvas for a while, to share scenes with Linsey Godfrey’s Sarah.
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