Days of Our Lives is a long-running American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. Created by Ted and Betty Corday, the series premiered on November 8, 1965.[1] The longest-running cast member is Suzanne Rogers, who has portrayed Maggie Horton since August 20, 1973, making her one of the longest-tenured actors in American soap operas.[2] Original cast member, Frances Reid, was previously the soap's longest-running cast member, portraying Horton family matriarch, Alice Horton, from 1965 to 2007.[3] Actresses Susan Seaforth Hayes and Deidre Hall, who portray Julie Olson Williams and Marlena Evans, are the second and third longest tenured actors on Days of Our Lives, joining in December 1968 and June 1976, respectively.[4][5] The following list is of cast members who are on the show: the main, recurring and guest cast members, as well as those who are debuting, departing or returning to the serial.
Cast
Main cast
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Joseph Andrews[6] | Theo Carver | 2025–present |
| Carson Boatman | Johnny DiMera | 2021–present |
| Raven Bowens | Chanel Dupree | 2021–present |
| Allie Horton | 2022 | |
| Rachel Boyd | Sophia Choi | 2025–present |
| Al Calderon[7] | Javi Hernandez | 2024–present |
| Mary Beth Evans | Kayla Brady Johnson | 1986–1992, 2006–present |
| Kassandra Loved | 2023 | |
| Dan Feuerriegel | EJ DiMera | 2021–present |
| Johnny DiMera | 2022 | |
| Conner Floyd | Chad DiMera | 2026 |
| Linsey Godfrey | Sarah Horton | 2018–present |
| Kristen DiMera | 2021 | |
| Ava Vitali | 2022 | |
| Gwen Rizczech | 2022 | |
| Deidre Hall | Marlena Black | 1976–1987, 1991–2009, 2011–present |
| Samantha Evans | 1992, 2008 | |
| Hattie Adams | 2004, 2016–2020, 2024–present | |
| Jackée Harry | Paulina Price | 2021–present |
| Susan Seaforth Hayes | Julie Olson Williams | 1968–1984, 1990–1994, 1996, 1999–present |
| Leo Howard | Tate Black | 2024–present |
| Cherie Jimenez | Gabi DiMera | 2024–present |
| Abigail Klein | Stephanie Johnson | 2022–present |
| Martha Madison | Belle Black | 2004–2008, 2015–present |
| Jan Spears | 2021 | |
| Eric Martsolf | Brady Black | 2008–present |
| AnnaLynne McCord | Cat Greene | 2024–present |
| Stephen Nichols | Steve Johnson | 1985–1990, 2006–2009, 2015–present |
| Stefano DiMera | 2019–2020 | |
| Marlena Evans | 2021 | |
| Emily O'Brien | Gwen Von Leuschner | 2020–2023, 2025–present |
| Tiffany Rizczech | 2021 | |
| Theresa Donovan | 2023–2025 | |
| Peter Porte | Dimitri Von Leuschner | 2023, 2026 |
| Ashley Puzemis | Holly Jonas | 2023–present |
| James Reynolds | Abe Carver | 1981–present |
| Greg Rikaart | Leo Stark | 2018–2020, 2022–present |
| Suzanne Rogers | Maggie Kiriakis | 1973–present |
| Josh Taylor | Chris Kositchek | 1977–1987 |
| Roman Brady | 1997–present | |
| Paul Telfer | Damon | 2015 |
| Xander Cook Kiriakis | 2015–present | |
| Robert Scott Wilson | Ben Weston | 2014–2023 |
| Alex Kiriakis | 2022–present |
Recurring and guest cast
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kristian Alfonso | Hope Williams Brady | 1983–1987, 1990, 1994–2020, 2023–present |
| Gina Von Amberg | 1998–2001, 2012, 2017–2020 | |
| Lamon Archey | Centerville cop | 2011 |
| New dad | 2013 | |
| Eli Grant | 2017–present | |
| Matthew Ashford | Jack Deveraux | 1987–1993, 2001–2007, 2011–2012, 2016–present |
| Brandon Beemer | Shawn Brady | 2006–2008, 2016–present |
| Grayson Berry | Clint Rawlings | 2023–present |
| Alexander Elijah Bond | Thomas DiMera | 2026 |
| Elia Cantu | Jada Hunter | 2022–present |
| Nikki Crawford | Lexie Carver | 2026 |
| George DelHoyo | Orpheus | 1986–1987, 2016, 2020–present |
| Vico Escorcia | Arianna Horton | 2026 |
| Judi Evans | Becki | 1983 |
| Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis | 1986–1991, 2007–2008, 2010–2020, 2025 | |
| Bonnie Lockhart | 2003–2007, 2017–2018, 2020–present | |
| Nick Fallon | 2023 | |
| Kennedy Garcia | Felicity Greene | 2024–present |
| Autumn Gendron | Charlotte DiMera | 2021–present |
| Galen Gering | Rafe Hernandez | 2008–present |
| Rafe Hernandez 2 | 2011, 2024–present | |
| Marlena Evans | 2021 | |
| Stacy Haiduk | Jane Smith | 2010 |
| Susan Banks | 2018–2019, 2021–present | |
| Kristen DiMera | 2018–present | |
| Sister Mary Moira Banks | 2022 | |
| Nick Fallon | 2023 | |
| AlexAnn Hopkins | Joy Wesley | 2024–present |
| Tina Huang | Josie Jordan | 2008–2009 |
| Melinda Trask | 2020–present | |
| Leann Hunley | Anna DiMera | 1982–1986, 2007–2010, 2017–2023, 2025–present |
| Victoria Konefal | Ciara Brady | 2017–present[8] |
| Lauren Koslow | Kate Roberts | 1996–present |
| Kristen DiMera | 2021 | |
| Lorna | 2023 | |
| Wally Kurth | Justin Kiriakis | 1987–1991, 2009–present |
| Clyde Kusatsu | Wei Shen | 2022–present |
| John-Paul Lavoisier | Philip Kiriakis | 2015–2016, 2023–present |
| Colton Little | Andrew Donovan | 2023–present |
| Kyle Lowder | Brady Black | 2000–2005 |
| Rex Brady | 2018–present | |
| Chandler Massey | Will Horton | 2010–2014, 2017–2023, 2025–present |
| Casey Moss | JJ Deveraux | 2013–2020, 2022, 2024–present |
| Lorelei Olivia Mote | Rachel Black | 2026 |
| Shi Ne Nielson | Kaya | 2005 |
| Amy Choi | 2024–present | |
| Hank Northrop | Liam Selejko | 2025–present |
| Michael Ocampo | Gus | 2026 |
| Stephen Oyoung | Jason Choi | 2026 |
| Thaao Penghlis | Tony DiMera | 1981–1985, 2007–2009, 2019–2023, 2025–present |
| Andre DiMera | 1983–1984, 1993–1996, 2002–2005, 2007, 2015–2019, 2022 | |
| Wes Ramsey | Owen Kent | 2009, 2026 |
| Peter Reckell | Bo Brady | 1983–1987, 1990–1992, 1995–2012, 2015–2016, 2022–present |
| Melissa Reeves | Jennifer Horton | 1985–1995, 2000–2006, 2010–2022, 2024–present |
| Jonah Robinson | Mark Greene | 2024–present |
| Christopher Sean | Paul Narita | 2014–2018, 2023–present |
| Charles Shaughnessy | Shane Donovan | 1984–1992, 2002, 2010, 2012–2013, 2016–2017, 2023, 2025 |
| Drew Donovan | 1988, 2017 | |
| Sal Stowers | Lani Price | 2015–present |
| Alison Sweeney | Adrienne Johnson | 1987 |
| Sami Brady | 1993–2015, 2017–present | |
| Colleen Brady | 2007–2008 | |
| Louis Tomeo | Aaron Greene | 2024–present |
| Richard Wharton | Wilhelm Rolf | 2022–present |
Cast changes
Debuting cast
| Actor | Character | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Martinez | Javi Hernandez | June 30, 2026 | [9][10] |
| Sofia Mattsson | Character TBA | 2027 | [11][12] |
Departing cast
| Actor | Character | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Calderon | Javi Hernandez | May 2026 | [9][10] |
| Carson Boatman | Johnny DiMera | TBA | [13] |
| Raven Bowens | Chanel Dupree | [13] | |
| Leo Howard | Tate Black | [13] | |
| Ashley Puzemis | Holly Jonas | [13] | |
| Wes Ramsey | Owen Kent | [14] |
See also
References
- ↑ "Cinema". Time. November 5, 1965. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved June 10, 2007.
- ↑ Newcomb, Roger (August 20, 2014). "Today in Soap Opera History (August 20)". We Love Soaps. Blogger (Google). Archived from the original on August 29, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
- ↑ Greenblatt, Leah (February 4, 2010). "Frances Reid, Days of Our Lives matriarch, dies at 95". Entertainment Weekly. United States. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
- ↑ "Susan Seaforth joins regular series". San Antonio (TX) Light. December 8, 1968.
- ↑ Newcomb, Roger (June 21, 2014). "Today in Soap Opera History (June 21)". We Love Soaps. United States: Blogger (Google). Retrieved April 14, 2015.
- ↑ Eades, Chris (September 5, 2025). "Days of Our Lives Recasts Theo Carver With Tyler Joseph Andrews". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Cordero, Rosy (July 29, 2025). "Days of Our Lives Actor Al Calderon Joins NBC's Brilliant Minds For Season Two". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Mistretta, Amy; Simms, Richard (March 16, 2023). "Days of Our Lives Spoilers March 13 – 24". Soaps.com. United States: SHE Media. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday, March 17: It's the day many fans have been waiting for as Kristian Alfonso steps back into the role of Hope Brady. The first people the heroine will encounter? Steve and John!
- 1 2 Cordero, Rosy (July 30, 2025). "Al Calderon exits Days of Our Lives; Javi Hernandez role to be recast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- 1 2 Lewis, Errol (April 30, 2026). "Jacob Martinez cast as new Javi Hernandez on Days of Our Lives, replacing Al Calderon". Soap Opera Network. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ Levinsky, Mara (March 30, 2026). "Former GH star Sofia Mattsson joins DAYS in mystery role". Soap Opera Digest. ISSN 0164-3584. OCLC 1352484837. Archived from the original on March 30, 2026. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ Sloane, Stephanie (March 30, 2026). "Welcome to Stephanie Sloane's new soap opera newsletter!". SoapSteph's Daytime Dish. Archived from the original on March 30, 2026. Retrieved March 30, 2026 – via BeeHiiv.
- 1 2 3 4 Levinsky, Mara (January 13, 2026). "DAYS comings and goings shocker: four actors fired in cast shakeup!". Soap Opera Digest. ISSN 0164-3584. OCLC 1352484837. Archived from the original on January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ Sloane, Stephanie (February 26, 2026). "Inside Wes Ramsey's return to Days of Our Lives after 16 years (Exclusive)". TV Insider. Archived from the original on February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.