Days of Our Lives Comings and Goings: A Dramatic Farewell

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 21, 2017
James Lastovic exits as Joey on Tuesday, August 22, when his character shares poignant goodbye scenes with his loved ones before heading off to the slammer for murdering Ava (Tamara Braun).

Lastovic has played Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla’s (Mary Beth Evans) son since August 2015.

“Thank you @nbcdays for the extraordinary and life changing experience,” posted Lastovic on Instagram.

Louise Sorel is reportedly back on set taping scenes as Vivian Alamain. Because of the show’s advance schedule, which tapes some six months ahead, she should begin airing in the new year.

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