Days of our Lives Comings and Goings: A Sensational Return!

Who’s coming and who’s going from Days of Our Lives (DOOL)?

Are any favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the near future?

Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring or day player roles?

Are any well-remembered stars from other soaps, past or present, about to join Days of Our Lives fold in surprise new parts?

Here’s the latest casting news from the NBC soap.

The week of August 20, 2018

Alison Sweeney returns as Sami Brady on Thursday, August 23 for a wild and dramatic storyline. She last appeared on the soap in December of 2017.

Stacy Haiduk, best known for her roles as Patty Williams and Dr. Emily Peterson on The Young and the Restless, turns up as Susan Banks on Tuesday, August 21, the role previously played by Eileen Davidson (Ashley, Y&R). Haiduk has appeared on Days before. Back in 2010, she played Warden Smith for three episodes.

Martha Madison and Brandon Beemer return for another extended run as Belle and Shawn Brady. The pair arrive in town for John (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena’s (Deidre Hall) wedding.

Judi Evans pulls double duty again, when Steve brings Bonnie back to Salem. Look for Adrienne to confront her lookalike on Monday, August 20.

Gilles Marini heads off the canvas temporarily as sleazy attorney Ted Laurent. The character, however, will be returning.

Days of our Lives (DOOL) airs weekdays on NBC. Check your local listings for airtimes.