Here is the latest comings and goings casting news for the week of November 16-20 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 Young and the Restless Casting
Lily Brooks O’Briant has resurfaced as Lucy Romalotti on Y&R. Daniel’s (Michael Graziadei) daughter, who last aired in December 2024, returned from boarding school last Friday. The show’s new head writing team, Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor, previously revealed their plans to bring the character back for the holidays and give viewers a peek at what she’s been up to since she’s been gone. (Did you know that O’Briant released a documentary to raise awareness about endometriosis, a condition she’s long battled?)
Teasers for the week reveal that Devon (Bryton James) crosses paths with someone from his past on Friday, November 20. Last month, news broke that Tetona Jackson had been cast as Devon’s ex-girlfriend, Roxanne Barrington, and that she would be making her debut this month. So the timing coincides with Jackson’s first appearance. The role of Roxanne was previously portrayed by Tatyana Ali, who left the soap in 2013.
Melissa Ordway’s storyline as Abby Newman Winters continues to heat up. The character’s medical issue resurfaces on Thursday, November 19. Ordway discussed the interesting turns coming up on the soap in a recent interview.
Fareed Ward is back as Dr. Andrew Bishop. Look for Sean Dominic’s Nate to stand his ground with the prickly Genoa City Memorial Hospital doctor on Wednesday, November 18.
The Bold and the Beautiful Casting
Jax Buresh debuts as Thor on B&B, a man from Dylan’s past. Look for the mysterious character to begin a recurring stint on Tuesday, November 17.
Kelly Sullivan gets more airtime as Darcy Dylan. Dylan’s (Sydney Bullock) mother has a breakfast date with Darin Brooks’ Wyatt on Monday, November 16. She also airs on Tuesday, November 17. Here’s everything you need to know about Sullivan.
Denise Richards resurfaces as Shauna Fulton. She appears on Tuesday, November 17, and Wednesday, November 18. Richards, who began playing Shauna in 2019, admits she was terrified when she first joined the soap.
Delon de Metz returns as Zende Forrester Dominguez. The newest designer at Logan fashion house airs on Thursday, November 19.
Sincere Cato is back as Alex. The Bikini bartender serves up drinks on Monday, November 16.
Ella Jack Finnigan-Silverman plays Lilly on Monday, November 16. The actress is the real-life daughter of actress Jennifer Finnigan, who plays Dr. Bridget Forrester on the soap.
Matthew Reidy portrays Mr. Perna in scenes at Bikini on Tuesday, November 17. Jesyka Harris also plays a patron at the bar on Tuesday, November 17.
In addition, Jaia Lyne appears as a Spencer employee on Thursday, November 12, while Layla Belle turns up as Cece on Monday, November 16.
Days of our Lives Casting
Franco Lo Presti gets prominent airtime as Dante Vitali on DAYS. Look for Roman (Josh Taylor) and Sydney (Sydney Malakeh) to confront Sami’s (Alison Sweeney) fiancé on Tuesday, November 17. Meanwhile, Marlena questions Dante about Dominic on Wednesday, November 18, and Dante defends his love for Sami on Thursday, November 19. You can also catch Lo Presti in the new Hallmark holiday movie, Winter Wonderlanes.
Kyle Pryor is back as Dominic Marino. The character makes Carson Boatman’s Johnny an unexpected offer on Wednesday, November 18. He also appears on Thursday, November 19, in scenes with Deidre Hall’s Marlena as well as opposite Cherie Jimenez’s Gabi and Emily O’Brien’s Gwen. Here are seven things to know about the Salem newcomer.
Brandon Butler returns as Mason Whitfield. The character works on the mental health hotline with Holly (Ashley Puzemis) on Tuesday, November 17.
Jason Wesley plays a cop on Friday, November 20. The lawman has tense scenes with Linsey Godfrey’s Sarah and Paul Telfer’s Xander.
General Hospital Casting
Ayla Bullington has taken over the role of the new teenage Avery Corinthos. The actress, who debuted last week, inherited the part from twins Ava and Grace Scarola, who had played Avery since 2014. Bullington airs again on Wednesday, November 18.
Wil Traval gets more airtime as the duplicitous Jude Jacks. He shares scenes with Kelly Thiebaud’s Britt on Monday, November 16, and questions Laura Wright’s Carly on Tuesday, November 17. Check out some interesting facts about Traval.
Asher Antonyzyn is back as Danny Morgan. The character commiserates with Bullington’s Avery on Wednesday, November 18.
Finn Carr returns as Rocco Falconeri. The actor shares scenes with Kayden Brenna Tokarski’s Scout on Monday, November 16. He also interacts with Thiebaud’s Britt this week.
Kayden Brenna Tokarski clocks back in as Scout Cain. Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) daughter appears on Monday, November 16.
Blythe Howard pops in as Monet Mitchell. The attorney opens up to Donnell Turner’s Curtis on Wednesday, November 18. Howard shared her thoughts about her mysterious character.
Troy Lennon Appel reappears as Hudson Parker. Josslyn’s (Eden McCory) right-hand man accuses her on Thursday, November 19.
