Days of our Lives is finally putting a face to the mysterious Dominic Marino, and Salem may never be quite the same. British actor Kyle Pryor has been cast as the businessman who could turn out to be Marlena and Stefano’s long-lost son. After months of speculation, Dominic will make his first appearance on Monday, November 2. But the biggest question isn’t necessarily who’s playing him. It’s what happens if the rumors about his parents are true.
Key Takeaways
- Kyle Pryor joins DAYS as Dominic Marino, making his first appearance November 2.
- Dominic is suspected of being Marlena and Stefano’s son, although his parentage remains unconfirmed.
- If the rumors are true, Dominic would have family ties to several prominent Salem residents, including EJ, Chad, and Belle.
Pryor Brings Dominic to Salem After Months of Mystery
Kyle Pryor may be new to American daytime television, but he’s no stranger to soap opera drama. The British actor previously played Nate Cooper on Australia’s Home and Away and Laurie Shelby on the British soap Hollyoaks. His credits also include Spartacus and the holiday movie Christmas at Plumhill Manor.
Now he’s taking on a role that’s already caused plenty of speculation in Salem. Dominic first attracted attention when he attempted to purchase the Kiriakis mansion. Viewers subsequently learned that he was secretly working with Dante Vitali (Franco LoPresti).
On October 20, Dante showed Marlena (Deidre Hall) and Roman (Josh Taylor) a photograph of Dominic while discussing his plans to marry Sami (Alison Sweeney). Marlena didn’t recognize the man, but Dante pointed out their physical similarities. Subtle, Dante. Very subtle.
Dominic Could Be Stefano and Marlena’s Son, Making EJ and Chad His Brothers
Dominic is believed to be the son of Marlena and the late Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo). That hasn’t been confirmed, but if it’s true, Salem’s family tree is about to get another complicated branch.
Dominic would be the half-brother of EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) and Chad (Conner Floyd) through Stefano. He’d also be Belle’s (Martha Madison) half-brother through Marlena. And then there’s Johnny (Carson Boatman) and Sydney (Sydney Malakeh). Since they’re EJ’s children and Marlena’s grandchildren, Dominic would be related to them through both sides of his family.
Dominic’s Arrival Could Give the DiMeras Another Family Battle
The DiMeras have never been good at welcoming unexpected relatives, particularly when those relatives arrive with mysterious business interests. Dominic’s attempted purchase of the Kiriakis mansion and his connection to Dante suggest he hasn’t simply been waiting around for a family reunion.
What does he actually want in Salem? And if he really is Stefano’s son, how will EJ and Chad react to discovering another potential DiMera heir?
Pryor’s November 2 debut should finally give viewers a better look at the man behind the mystery. Whether Dominic turns out to be Marlena’s son or someone with an entirely different agenda, his arrival promises to make Salem’s already tangled family relationships even more interesting.
