A pair of villains continues to wreak havoc on Days of our Lives. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out if any stars from yesteryear are returning to the show, if any newcomers are boarding in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite performers are leaving the Peacock drama.
Key Takeaways
- Vivian and Dimitri both returned to DAYS this week, keeping the pressure on Salem as their schemes intensified.
- Several familiar faces resurfaced, including Eli, Susan, and Rachel, tying past dynamics to current investigations and conflicts.
- Liam continued to gain traction in key scenes with Rafe and Abe, while new interactions expanded the canvas across multiple storylines.
The Week of February 2, 2026
Louis Sorel continues her stint as the formidable Vivian Alamain. The diabolical character finds herself in the hot seat on Tuesday, February 3. Sorel is back for three episodes. Find out what the actress’s most memorable moment was from her years on the soap.
Peter Porte also returns as the dastardly Dimitri Von Leuschner. He interacts with Greg Rikaart on Tuesday, February 3, as Dimitri dares Leo to give in.
Lamon Archey resurfaces as Eli Grant. The former Salem cop helps Rafe (Galen Gering) question Vivian on Tuesday, February 3, and discovers new information on Wednesday, February 4. Here’s a look at Archey having some fun behind the scenes at the soap.
Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley are back as Tony and Anna DiMera. The couple is on hand to pay their respects to the late Stefano on Friday, February 6.
Stacy Haiduk makes another appearance as the quirky Susan Banks. She airs on Tuesday, February 3.
Hank Northrop gets more airtime as Liam Selejko. The character shares scenes with Gering’s Rafe on Monday, February 2, and James Reynolds’ Abe on Wednesday, February 4. Northrop, who’s the real-life son of former DAYS star Wayne Northrop (ex-Roman) and General Hospital‘s Lynn Herring (Lucy), reports that his work on the soap is the ultimate acting training ground.
Alice Halsey is back as the incorrigible Rachel Black. She interacts with Rachel Boyd’s Sophia, Leo Howard’s Tate, and Eric Martsolf’s Brady on Thursday, February 5.
Kim Hawthorne reappears as Dr. Gregory, Rachel’s doctor on Thursday, February 5. She shares scenes with Boyd and Ashley Puzemis’ Holly.
