Here are the latest comings and goings casting news from all five daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, and Beyond the Gates.
Key Takeaways
- Matthew Ashford returns to DAYS as Jack Deveraux for scenes with Gwen.
- Jonathan Bennett debuts on GH as new cop Joe Fitzpatrick.
- Camryn Grimes resurfaces on Y&R as Mariah after her recent absence.
- Vivica A. Fox returns to Y&R for Malcolm’s transplant storyline.
- Dick Christie pops back in on B&B as Forrester security chief Charlie Webber.
- Patty and Matt Clark continue stirring up trouble across Genoa City.
Days of our Lives Casting
After a few months off the canvas, Matthew Ashford returns to DAYS as Jack Deveraux. The character reaches out to his daughter, Gwen (Emily O’Brien), on Friday, May 22. Ashford made his last appearance in February.
Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley are back on the scene as Tony and Anna DiMera on Thursday, May 21. The longtime couple interacts with John-Paul Lavoiser’s Philip and Dan Feuerriegel’s EJ.
The Choi family has a patriarch. Stephen Oyoung is playing Jason, Sophia’s (Rachel Boyd) father. The actor, who debuted last week, has appeared in the films Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, The Wrecking Crew, and Twisters.
Shi Ne Nielsen is back as Amy Choi, Jason’s wife. The character continues to mourn her presumed dead daughter, Sophia, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Angelica Nero pops in as Victoria Kiriakis. The tyke shares scenes with her TV mom, Linsey Godfrey’s Sarah, on Monday, May 18.
Nikki Crawford continues her stint as Lexie Carver. Her character demands to meet Paulina (Jackee Harry) on Tuesday, May 19, and actually shares scenes with her and Tyler Joseph Andrews’ Theo on Thursday, May 21. You can check out some facts about the actress here.
Hank Northrop returns as Liam Selejko. Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) makes the character an intriguing offer on Wednesday, May 20. The actor shared some words of wisdom about acting he got from his late father, Wayne Northrop, the soap’s original Roman.
General Hospital Casting
Daytime alum Jonathan Bennett makes his GH debut as Joe Fitzpatrick, a new Port Charles cop. The actor, who previously played JR Chandler on All My Children (2001-2002), airs on Monday, May 18. Here’s everything you need to know about Bennett.
John J. York is back as Mac Scorpio. He airs on Monday, May 18, in scenes with Genie Francis’ Laura and Dominic Zamprogna’s Dante.
Finn Carr is back as Rocco Falconeri. The troubled teenager airs on Tuesday, May 19.
Andrew Hawkes continues to wreak havoc as Ross Cullum this week. Hawkes recently revealed how his dastardly GH character came to pass.
The Young and the Restless Casting
The missing-in-action Camryn Grimes resurfaces as Mariah Copeland on Y&R. Bryton James’ Devon pays the character a surprise visit on Tuesday, May 19. Grimes has been working on another project during her break from the soap and recently spoke out about it.
Vivica A. Fox returns as Stephanie Simmons. The doctor overseeing Malcolm’s (Shemar Moore) bone marrow transplant appears in New York. Look for Christel Khalil’s Lily and Nathan Owens’ Holden to pay her a visit on Thursday, May 21. Fox weighed in about her emotional and nostalgic return to the soap.
Lauralee Bell gets more screen time as Christine Blair Romalotti. Genoa City’s new district attorney shares scenes with Joshua Morrow’s Nick, Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis, and Michael Graziadei’s Daniel on Tuesday, May 19.
Stacy Haiduk and Roger Howarth continue their run as Patty Williams and Matt Clark throughout the week. The duo airs on Monday, May 18, Tuesday, May 19, and Thursday, May 21 as Patty helps Matt navigate Genoa City.
Marcy Goldman turns up as a hotel maid on Thursday, May 21. She interacts with Howard’s Matt and Haiduk’s Patty.
The Bold and the Beautiful Casting
After a lengthy absence, Dick Christie returns as B&B’s Charlie Webber. The Forrester Creations security chief is back on the job Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19.
Jennifer Gareis is getting more screen time as Donna Logan Forrester as the battle between Forrester and Logan continues. She appears on Friday, May 22. Check out some interesting facts about the B&B vet.
Delon de Metz is back as Zende Forrester Dominguez. The fashion designer airs on Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20. Metz has an interesting connection to General Hospital star Sawandi Wilson, who plays Isaiah.
Bryan David Garlick pops in as Hayes Finnegan. The young actor shares scenes with his TV parents, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s Steffy and Tanner Novlan’s Finn, on Monday, May 18.
Alexis Gaube returns as Petra. The Forrester model airs on Wednesday, May 20.
Nick Lannan plays a stylist assistant on Thursday, May 21.
