A long-missing family member is about to resurface in Salem. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from Days of our Lives. Find out if any popular stars from yesteryear are joining the show this week or in the near future, if any newcomers are boarding 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 29, 2025

On the heels of Theo’s (Tyler Joseph Andrews, who you can read all about here) return to the Carver clan, a member of another prominent family is heading back to Salem. This time it’s a Horton, who’ll be welcomed home by Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes). Look for the actor/character to debut on Friday, October 3. Is it the recently mentioned Jeremy Horton? And who’ll be playing him? Stay tuned…

Stacy Haiduk is back as the wacky Susan Banks. Look for Deidre Hall’s Marlena to open up to her longtime friend on Monday, September 29.

Two of the soaps’ most popular kid stars resurface on Monday, September 29. Alice Halsey and Cary Christopher share scenes on Monday, September 29, when Rachel tells Thomas something shocking. DAYS Instagram introduced fans to the talented Halsey last April.

Erika Kreutz appears as Gillian on Wednesday, October. The social worker interviews Raven Bowens’ Chanel and Carson Boatman’s Johnny, who are hoping to adopt baby Tesoro.