A beloved couple is returning to the show, as well as some other popular stars. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from Days of our Lives. Find out which performers from yesteryear are heading back to the show, if any newcomers are joining the soap in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any of your favorite actors or actresses are leaving the Peacock drama.
The Week of September 1, 2025
A popular duo resurfaces in Salem this week. Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves are back as Jack and Jennifer Deveraux. Look for the pair to share scenes with Susan Seaforth Hayes’ Julie and others on Friday, September 5.
After a short break, Casey Moss reappears as JJ Deveraux. He airs in scenes opposite his aforementioned TV parents, Ashford and Reeves, on Friday, September 5.
Meanwhile, as the soap prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary in November, a number of fan favorites are set to return. Viewers can look forward to seeing Lamon Archey’s Eli, Maree Cheatham’s Marie, Roark Critchlow’s Mike, Bryan Dattilo’s Lucas, Colton Little’s Andrew, Chandler Massey’s Will, Stephen Schnetzer’s Steve, Christopher Sean’s Paul, Sal Stowers’ Lani, Alison Sweeney’s Sami, and Greg Vaughan’s Eric for some episodes.
Louis Tomeo is back as Aaron Greene, and Kennedy Garcia returns as Felicity Greene on Monday, September 1. The siblings interact with their big sister, AnnaLynne McCord’s Cat. Tomeo also has scenes with Marissa Reyes’ Ari on Wednesday, September 3.
Thaao Penghlis will appear as Tony DiMera on Thursday, September 4. Cherie Jimenez’s Gabi will report to Tony about their plan to regain DiMera Enterprises.
Alice Halsey continues to air as Rachel Black. On Monday, September 1, she has scenes with Leo Howard’s Tate and Tomeo.
Cary Christopher appears as Thomas DiMera on Monday, September 1. The young actor will likely have a nice moment with his TV dad, Billy Flynn’s Chad.
Tina Huang reappears as Melinda Trask. The lawyer meets with Jackee Harry’s Paulina on Monday, September 1, and tries to calm Rachel Boyd’s Sophia on Tuesday, September 2.
