| DAYS CAST ALERT! LINK ONLY NEW! Updated June 16, 2009 Wally Kurth reportedly returns to Salem in August, as Justin Kiriakis, the nephew of Victor. Justin was married to Adrianne, Steph's aunt. OPA! Updated June 15, 2009 Crystal Chappell (pic above) returns to Days in the fall, to once more play Dr. Carly Manning. Crystal's real life husband is actor Michael Sabato, who played Lawrence Alamain on Days once upon a time ... But seen even before her will be Rachel Kimsey (formerly Mac of Y&R), who plays Meredith, a blast from Rafe's past! Updated May 25, 2009 June Newbies! The role of Nathan Janning, Melissa's med school son, will be played by Mark Hapka. The role of Mia's ex-flame Chad will be played by Casey Deidrick. Updated May 10, 2009 Gordon Thomson, who played the evil Adam Carrington on Dynasty, will play the role of Walter, papa of Owen. Owen is the Kiriakis gardener who is also a DiMera mole. Updated April 10, 2009 Felisha Terrell (Arianna, new gal at the pub) reportedly has a 3 year contract = key character! Speaking of the pub, Darin Brooks (current Max) says farewell to Days in the summer! Updated February 12, 2009 Of her own choice, Rachel Melvin (Chelsea) gas decided not to remain at Days once her contract expires come springtime. Updated February 9, 2009 New Will is Dylan Michael Patton, who is about Mia's age! Updated February 4, 2009 Thaao Penghlis has been dropped from Days, but there is good karma in store. See Buzz page for Thaaolicious deets! And there are more budget blues just in. Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) and Stephen Nichols (Steve) have also reportedly been let go. Updated November 20, 2008 The show has officially re-negotiated with Jay Kenneth Johnson, so things are looking up for Phil fans! Updated October 23, 2008 Are you superstitious? You just might be after you read our update on the two dudes who are coming to Salem from Passions, the supernatural soap ... Galen Gering (Rafael the FBI agent) first appears on Friday, October 31. That means Halloween. Meanwhile Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) reportedly shows up on Friday November 14, the same day "We are Wizards," a documentary about Harry Potter, has its theatrical release! Updated September 23, 2008 Eric Martsolf, formerly of Passions, has just been cast as Brady Black! Updated September 22, 2008 Galen Gering, formerly of Passions, has signed a contract with Days! Updated August 25, 2008 Previously a Days writer from 2000-2001, Christopher Whitesell has now been anointed the new Co-Head Writer of Days, to work with Dena Higley. Co-exec producer Ed Scott will reportedly be replaced by Gary Tomlin. Tomlin used to be co-head writer for Days and got his start in the biz as an actor so he has a good feel for all important areas - acting, writing, producing. Previous The role of Salem's mayor will be played by Matthew Borlenghi during the Stefano returns and all hell breaks loose storyline ... Dena Higley is still head writer at Days, folks. Doug and Julie are back for Bo and Hope's big event! Linden Ashby will be Paul Hollingsworth again as of July 30. Joseph Mascolo rises again as Phoenix Stefano DiMera!. Jason Cook (ex-Shawn) reportedly decided not to return to Days as he felt it wouldn't be fair to new Shawn Brandon Beemer, who ended up getting dropped by the show anyway. Jason was also motivated to accept a role on General Hospital ... Hogan Sheffer is new co-head writer at the Young and the Restless. Brandon Beemer (ex-Shawn) has accepted a new role on the Bold and Beautiful! Nadia Bjorlin fans will be pleased to hear the sultry songbird has a CD out on iTunes with her brothers, called The Bjorlin Trio ... Julie Pinson (ex-Billie) has reportedly been offered a role on As The World Turns, the daytime drama which also hired Austin Peck (ex-Austin), who played her brother on Days! Soap diva Arianne Zuker (Nicole) and hubby, soap divo Kyle Lowder (ex-Brady) have reconciled in real life! |
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