A DiMera who\u2019s been missing for decades returns to the canvas at Days of our Lives. Here\u2019s the soap\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Key Takeaways<\/p>\n
Peter Blake returns after decades away, with Dan Gauthier debuting in the long-absent DiMera role.<\/p>\n
Susan Banks resurfaces as Stacy Haiduk shares scenes with Gwen.<\/p>\n
Rachel Black returns to interact with Brady and Tate.<\/p>\n
Thomas DiMera gets deeper focus through emotional scenes with Jennifer.<\/p>\n
Dr. Rolf remains central as the secret lab storyline escalates.<\/p>\n
The Week of December 15, 2025<\/p>\n
Dan Gauthier debuts as the new Peter Blake, Kristen\u2019s (Stacy Haiduk) brother, on Friday, December 19. Here\u2019s a crash course on the long-absent character.<\/a> The role was previously played by Jason Brooks from 1993 to 1998. Gauthier is best known to soap fans for his work on\u00a0 One Life to Live, where he portrayed Kevin Buchanan from 2003 to 2010.<\/p>\n Stacy Haiduk makes another appearance as EJ\u2019s (Dan Feuerriegel) mother, Susan Banks. She shares scenes opposite Emily O\u2019Brien\u2019s Gwen and Elia Cantu\u2019s Jada on Monday, December 15.<\/p>\n Alice Halsey is back as Rachel Black. She interacts with Eric Martsolf\u2019s Brady and Leo Howard\u2019s Tate on Wednesday, December 17.<\/p>\n