A daytime alum has landed a plum new role on The Young and the Restless, and an actress who’s a fan favorite is set to return. Here’s the soap’s latest casting news for the week of July 13-17.
Key Takeaways
- Daytime Emmy winner Jade Harlow joins Y&R as mysterious newcomer Marie Kirkland.
- Fan favorite Tricia Cast is returning to Genoa City as Nina Webster, while Ashley and Traci Abbott reunite on screen.
- Patty Williams and Matt Clark continue stirring up trouble as both characters resurface later in the week.
The Week of July 13, 2026
Jade Harlow has been cast in the recurring role of Marie Kirkland, a newcomer with a mysterious past. She’s scheduled to debut on Monday, August 10. Harlow has a list of daytime credits under her belt dating back to her first role as Jessica Bennett on Passions in 2000. She also played Sheryl Connors on Days of our Lives and Lianna Ramos on the digital soap The Bay, a role that earned her a Daytime Emmy award.
It’s time for another visit to Genoa City for Tricia Cast. The actress is currently on set filming scenes as Nina Webster. Lauralee Bell, who plays Christine, shared the happy news on Instagram along with a photo of herself with Cast and another cast member. Cast made her last appearance on the soap in November 2025, when Nina was on hand for Christine and Danny’s (Michael Damian) wedding.
A pair of Abbotts is back. Eileen Davidson gets more screen time as Ashley, while Beth Maitland returns as her younger sister, Traci. The pair reminisces with Tracey Bregman’s Lauren on Monday, July 13.
Stacy Haiduk returns as the diabolical Patty Williams. Look for Michael Mealor’s Kyle to bargain with the character while visiting her in jail on Wednesday, July 15.
Roger Howarth clocks back in as Matt Clark. His character causes problems for Tamara Braun’s Sienna and Lucas Adams’ Noah on Friday, July 17.
