Here are the latest casting news for the week of June 22-26 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
- Beloved characters return to Port Charles, Salem, Genoa City, and Los Angeles this week.
- A surprising temporary recast shakes up Y&R as Lauren Koslow takes over as Jill Abbott.
- From Anna Devane’s return to Marlena’s milestone celebration, familiar faces take center stage across daytime.
General Hospital Casting
Big news for Finola Hughes and Anna Devane fans. The actress and her character resurface on GH this week. Look for Anna to meet with her doctor on Wednesday, June 24, and take a huge risk on Friday, June 26. Hughes has been off the canvas since last February.
Following Hughes back on the canvas will be Robert Gossett as Marshall Ashford. Look for Curtis’ (Donnell Turner) father to pay another visit to Port Charles to visit his family this summer.
Kequan Jackson, who debuted as Kai’s (Jens Austin Astrup) PCU football teammate, Quinn, in 2024, is on set filming scenes. The actor, who has made three appearances on the soap and last aired in February 2025, will also resurface this summer.
Andrew Hawkes continues his run as Ross Cullum. The double agent pulls a fast one on somebody on Wednesday, June 24. Check out how Hawkes’ intriguing GH character came to pass.
Asher Antonyzyn gets more screen time as Danny Morgan. The character is forced to act fast on Friday, June 26. Antonyzyn recently spoke out about his appreciation for the show’s devoted fans.
Meanwhile, the Scout Cain recast took another turn last week. On the heels of the news that Kayden Brenna Tokarski would be replacing Cosette Abinante and taking over the role in July, actress Reagan Park stepped in to play the character on June 17. Word is it was a one-and-done situation, as Abinante was not available to report to work.
The Young and the Restless Casting
Lauren Koslow steps into the role of Y&R’s Jill Abbott on Thursday, June 25, albeit only temporarily. The actress, who currently stars as Kate Roberts on Days of our Lives and once portrayed Lindsey Wells on Y&R (1984-1986), is filling in for daytime vet Jess Walton. Walton, who has played Jill since 1987, was unable to travel to Los Angeles for filming due to a scheduling conflict. Hence, Koslow will tackle the character of Jill for a five-episode story arc.
Doug Tompos appears as Dr. Nowling on Monday, June 22. He shares scenes with Melody Thomas Scott’s Nikki and Amelia Heinle’s Victoria when Nikki receives devastating news about her health.
Stacy Haiduk is back on the canvas as Patty Williams. Her character threatens Peter Bergman’s Jack on Monday, June 22, and shares scenes with Bergman and Michael Mealor’s Kyle on Friday, June 26.
Jere Burns resurfaces as Dr. Laurence Markham. The veteran actor continues his stint as Diane’s (Susan Walters) captor this week. He interacts with Walters, Haiduk, and Bergman on Monday, June 22.
Roger Howarth returns as Matt Clark. Lucas Adams’ Noah provokes the duplicitous character on Wednesday, June 24.
Vivica A. Fox pops in as Dr. Stephanie Simmons. Look for Stephanie to recruit Sean Dominic’s Nate for a special project on Friday, June 26. Fox spoke out about her emotional return to the soap after three long decades.
Days of our Lives Casting
Christopher Sean returns to DAYS as Paul Narita, the late John’s (Drake Hogestyn) son. The character is on hand on Monday, June 22, when Marlena (Deidre Hall) thinks back on her fifty years in Salem.
Joining Sean is his onscreen husband, Colton Little’s Andrew. Look for the ISA agent to scold AnnaLynne McCord’s Cat on Monday, June 22. Did you know that Little is the real-life beau of a former General Hospital star? Check out who it is.
Hank Northrop pops back into Salem as Liam Selejko. The character gives Vico Escorcia’s Ari a proper goodbye on Wednesday, June 24, and also has an important conversation with Eric Martsolf’s Brady and Linsey Godfrey’s Sarah. Northrop recently reflected on some words of wisdom about acting that he got from his late father, Wayne Northrop, the soap’s original Roman.
Maggie Carney pops back in as Rita, EJ’s (Dan Feuerriegel) executive assistant. She alerts her boss to a developing problem on Thursday, June 25.
Lorelei Olivia Mote gets more screen time as Rachel Black. The Bayview Sanitarium patient gets troubling news from her parents, Stacy Haiduk’s Kristen and Martsolf’s Brady, on Friday, June 26.
The Bold and the Beautiful Casting
Access Hollywood correspondent Lauren Herbert makes a special appearance on B&B as Linda on Friday, June 26. The character is on hand when the house of Logan hits the runway.
Morgan Fairchild and Jim J. Bullock return as San Francisco socialite Dottie Bright and her right-hand man Joseph Beasley. The duo receives an exclusive preview at Forrester Creations on Tuesday, June 23, and appears again on Friday, June 26. Morgan shared stories about her career and return to B&B.
Jennifer Gareis pops in as Donna Logan Forrester. She airs on Monday, June 22, and Friday, June 26.
Delon DeMetz gets more screen time as Zende Forrester Dominguez. The Forrester designer airs on Tuesday, June 23, Wednesday, June 24, and Friday, June 26.
Denise Richards is back as Shauna Fulton. She appears on Tuesday, June 23, Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26. Richards recently opened up about being terrified when she first joined the soap.
Theodora Greece returns as Bill’s (Don Diamont) trusted assistant, Alison Montgomery. She has scenes at Logan on Tuesday, June 23, and Friday, June 26
Sissy Sheridan is back as Jessica. The Logan employee airs on Friday, June 26.
Verina Banks resurfaces as Miranda. She appears on Friday, June 26.
Jesyka Harris plays an influencer, while Sofia Gordon turns up as a photographer on Friday, June 26.
Megan Udero, Marketa Lim, Kassandra Gibbs, Elena Moseikina, Zuzu, Mia Hannah, Bella Drew and Lex Savides are back on the scene as Logan models. The actresses air on Friday, June 26.
Beyond the Gates Casting
Phillip Boyd is playing Dr. Miles Arnold. The recurring character debuted last week, when he informed Ted (Keith D. Robinson) and Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) that neither as a donor match for their ailing daughter, Eva (Ambyr Michelle). Boyd, who previously had short-term roles on GH, Y&R, and DAYS, currently appears in the Netflix series Beauty in Black.
