A DiMera who’s been missing for decades returns to the canvas at Days of our Lives. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out which daytime vet is tackling the role, if any newcomers are joining the show in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite actors are exiting the Peacock drama.
Key Takeaways
Peter Blake returns after decades away, with Dan Gauthier debuting in the long-absent DiMera role.
Susan Banks resurfaces as Stacy Haiduk shares scenes with Gwen.
Rachel Black returns to interact with Brady and Tate.
Thomas DiMera gets deeper focus through emotional scenes with Jennifer.
Dr. Rolf remains central as the secret lab storyline escalates.
The Week of December 15, 2025
Dan Gauthier debuts as the new Peter Blake, Kristen’s (Stacy Haiduk) brother, on Friday, December 19. Here’s a crash course on the long-absent character. The role was previously played by Jason Brooks from 1993 to 1998. Gauthier is best known to soap fans for his work on One Life to Live, where he portrayed Kevin Buchanan from 2003 to 2010.
Stacy Haiduk makes another appearance as EJ’s (Dan Feuerriegel) mother, Susan Banks. She shares scenes opposite Emily O’Brien’s Gwen and Elia Cantu’s Jada on Monday, December 15.
Alice Halsey is back as Rachel Black. She interacts with Eric Martsolf’s Brady and Leo Howard’s Tate on Wednesday, December 17.
Hank Northrop pops in as Liam Selejko, Abe’s (James Reynolds) literacy mentee. The actor has a special connection to DAYS. He bonds with Michael Roark’s Jeremy on Thursday, December 18.
Cary Christopher gets more airtime as Thomas DiMera. He shares poignant scenes with his onscreen grandmother, Melissa Reeves’ Jennifer, on Thursday, December 18.
Maggie Carney returns as EJ’s secretary, Rita. She airs on Tuesday, December 16 opposite O’Brien’s Gwen, Galen Gering’s Rafe and Greg Rikaart’s Leo.
Jonah Robinson is back as Mark Greene, and Richard Wharton returns as Dr. Wilhelm Rolf. The pair share lab scenes together on Tuesday, December 16.
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