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.
The Week of September 15, 2025
Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any popular performers are about to make their exit.
The Bold and the Beautiful Casting
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood has completed her maternity leave and reported back to work at B&B. The actress, who recently gave birth to her fifth child, made her last appearance as Steffy Forrester on July 28. The show’s supervising producer, Casey Kasprzyk, shared a photo of MacInnes Wood with Tanner Novlan (Finn) and her TV kids, Sophia Parras McKinley (Kelly) and Bryan David Garlick (Hayes), on X (formerly Twitter) along with the post: “Excited to have Jacqueline MacInnes Wood back on set and taping her first scenes at our new studio!” Viewers can expect to see Steffy back on screen in October.
Harrison Cone has been cast in a new role; however, his character’s name has yet to be revealed. Cone is playing an up–and–coming fashion designer and will be involved in a relationship with Christian Weissmann, who joined the soap as the dubious Remy last year. He debuts on Tuesday, September 16.
General Hospital Casting
James Patrick Stuart, who exited GH as Valentin Cassadine in March, made a surprise appearance from his character’s prison cell last week, and word is there’s more to come. As the fall season unfolds, viewers will see more of the villain when he strikes a new alliance, makes a run at freedom, and seeks revenge on Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Stuart revealed that he was open to a return to GH when he left the soap earlier this year.
The role of Valentine’s daughter, Charlotte, who will play a big part in the abovementioned story, has been recast. Newcomer Bluesy Burke has joined the soap. She replaces Scarlett Fernandez, who originated the character in 2016.
Michael Knight resurfaces as Martin Grey. On Monday, September 15, look for Drew (Cameron Mathison) to manipulate the attorney.
As Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) return continues to take center stage, expect to see more of Finn Carr. He gets more screen time as Rocco Falconeri this week.
Asher Antonyzyn is back as Danny Morgan, too. Look for the character to issue a plea to someone on Friday, September 19.
The Young and the Restless Casting
Jess Walton is heading back to Y&R as Jill Abbott. After months of airing via video calls, she’ll finally appear in the flesh. Walton’s slated to resurface later this fall as the power struggle between Billy (Jason Thompson) and Cane (Billy Flynn) heats up. The popular actress, who initially joined Y&R in 1987, reflected on her long tenure on the soap here.
Lauralee Bell pops back in as Christine Blair Williams on Friday, September 19. She shares scenes with Tracey Bregman’s Lauren as the two women discuss Christine’s upcoming wedding. Bell recently chatted about the fun stuff happening with her character here.
Michael Damian resurfaces as Christine’s fiancé, Danny Romalotti, on Friday, September 19. He interacts with his TV son, Michael Graziadei’s Daniel.
Mishael Morgan gets more airtime as Amanda Sinclair on Monday, September 15. Look for Cane (Billy Flynn) to share his latest agenda with his attorney.
Days of our Lives Casting
Thaao Penghlis gets prominent screen time as Tony DiMera on DAYS this week. The soap’s current writing team brought the actor back to the storyline. Look for the character to disrupt the One Stormy Night press conference on Tuesday, September 16. He also appears on Thursday, September 18, and Friday, September 19.
Leann Hunley resurfaces as Anna DiMera. She shares scenes with Penghlis and Lauren Koslow’s Kate on Thursday, September 18
Cary Christopher pops in as Thomas DiMera. The talented young actor, who recently joined the cast of Lanterns DC series on HBO, shares scenes with his TV dad, Billy Flynn’s Chad, on Wednesday, September 17.
Twins Amelia and Kennedy Hileman are back on Monday, September 15. The tykes, who share the role of Xander (Paul Telfer) and Sarah’s (Linsey Godfrey) daughter, Victoria, interact with their TV parents and others on Monday, September 15.
Beyond the Gates Casting
On the heels of Bryton James making a quick appearance on BTG as his Y&R alter ego, Devon Winters, comes news that another CBS soap star will be following suit. The network announced that B&B’s Thorsten Kaye will be making a crossover as Ridge Forrester this fall. He’ll share scenes with Karla Mosley’s Dani.
David Lami Friebe has been cast as Izaiah Hawthorne, Jacob’s (Jibre Hordges) brother. The character is set to surface this fall. Friebe’s credits include the TV series Sistas, All American, and Bloody Famous, and an appearance in the film The Haunting of Hollywood.
