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 22, 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.
General Hospital Casting
One Life to Live alumna Erika Slezak, remembered for her powerful role as Victoria Lord, has begun filming scenes at GH. Although her character’s identity has not been disclosed, it’s been confirmed that she’ll have ties to the recently departed Monica Quartermaine (Leslie Charleson). A surprise guest is set to interrupt Monica’s memorial service on Friday, September 26. Might it be Slezak’s new character? Tune in to find out.
Rena Sofer resurfaces as Lois Cerullo next week. She’ll be one of many on hand to pay their respects to the late Monica.
Ryan Paevey, who was killed off as Nathan West in 2018, is back on the Port Charles scene. (The actor recently reflected on his time away from the soap.) He debuted on Friday, September 19. Expect to see more of Paevey this week.
Michael Knight pops in as Martin Grey. His character makes a mysterious phone call on Tuesday, September 23.
Gary James Fuller is back on the scene as young James West, Maxie’s (Kirsten Storms) son. On Wednesday, September 24, Felicia (Kristina Wagner) frets about her grandson.
Asher Antonyzyn and Finn Carr also get more airtime as “brothers” Danny Morgan and Rocco Falconeri. The pair continues to factor heavily into the storyline.
The Young and the Restless Casting
Beth Maitland, who’s been conspicuously missing as Jack’s (Peter Berman) sister, Traci Abbott, is finally back onscreen at Y&R. Billy Flynn’s Cane reconnects with the character on Monday, September 22. Maitland also interacts with Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis. (Here’s a quick breakdown of Maitland’s career.)
Cait Fairbanks returns as Tessa Porter. (Learn a few fun facts about Fairbanks here.) Her character opens up to Michael Graziadei’s Daniel on Monday, September 22.
Days of our Lives Casting
Kennedy Garcia returns as sweet teenager Felicity Greene on DAYS. (Check out everything you need to know about the actress.) She shares fun scenes with Raven Bowens’ Chanel and Robert Scott Wilson’s Alex on Friday, September 26.
Thaao Penghlis gets more screen time as Tony DiMera, as his character’s bid to regain control of his family’s company continues. The actor was injected back onto the storyline forefront by the soap’s current head writing team. Penghlis interacts with Suzanne Rogers’ Maggie on Tuesday, September 23.
Miles Anderson is back as Foster, the Salem bookstore owner. On Wednesday, September 24, he has scenes with Mary Beth Evans’ Kayla, Susan Seaforth Hayes’ Julie, and James Reynolds’ Abe.
Tina Huang pops in as Melinda Trask. The attorney counsels Rachel Boyd’s Sophia on Wednesday, September 24.
James Hawthorne has been cast as a stalker. He debuts on Friday, September 26.
The Bold and the Beautiful Casting
Harrison Cone resurfaces on B&B on Wednesday, September 24, and his fashion designer character’s name has been revealed. He’s portraying Deke, Remy’s (Christian Weissmann) newly revealed boyfriend.
Cone, who debuted last week, once again interacts with Weissmann. Weissmann debuted on the soap as Remy, Electra’s (Laneya Grace) stalker, in 2024.
