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Comings and Goings: Cast Changes For GH, Y&R, DAYS, B&B and BTG As Of November 10

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Here’s the very latest casting information about who’s coming and who’s going on General Hospital, Young and Restless, Beyond The Gates, Bold and Beautiful and Days of Our Lives

Who’s Coming

Beyond The Gates

Bonita Brisker (Sharon): Vernon (Clifton Davis) continues meeting Anita’s (Tamara Tunie) fellow member of The Articulettes in private as the two remain determined to keep Anita from finding out.

David Lami Friebe (Izaiah Hawthorne): Izaiah opens up about his strained relationship with Elon (Malachi Malik).

Ernestine Johnson (Shanice Johnson): Derek (Ben Gavin) leans on the nurse/physical therapist after his breakup with Ashley (Jen Jacob).

Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker): Randy is caught in a lie by Joey (Jon Lindstrom), who demands answers. Will Randy be able to get out from under it without throwing Hayley (Marquita Goings) under the bus?

Jon Lindstrom (Joey Armstrong): Joey is getting closer and closer to figuring out what Randy and Hayley are up to as far as Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) is concerned.

Ellie Wang (Caroline Lee): Bill’s co-worker is present when Izaiah reunites with Caroline’s boss, Bill, and first meets his wife Hayley.

Bold and Beautiful

Melissa Fosse-Dunne (Inmate): Fosse-Dunne, who debuted in October in the recurring role of a resident of the same prison in which Luna (Lisa Yamada) is incarcerated, is featured again this week.

Lamon Archey (Eli Grant): Eli has some questions for EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) when he returns to Salem. He was last seen celebrating Christmas with his Salem family in 2024.

Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux): Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) receives support from her devoted husband.
Maree Cheatham (Marie Horton): Julie’s (Susan Seaforth Hayes) aunt will join her in regaling Tate (Leo Howard) and Holly (Ashley Puzemis) with stories for their video project. She was last seen at Doug’s memorial in December 2024. Cheatham is an original cast member of the show, with her earliest run taking place from 1965-68.
Cary Christopher (Thomas DiMera): Thomas survives his car accident and has scenes in the hospital with his dad, Chad (Billy Flynn), and grandmother, Jennifer.
Roark Critchlow (Mike Horton): Mike will share some important moments with his son, Jeremy (Michael Roark), as well as Chad. He was last seen in October 2022 when Mike helped to usher Nancy Wesley (Patrika Darbo), his new paramour, back to New York.
Bryan R. Dattilo (Lucas Horton): Lucas will be there as a sounding board for both Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) and Jennifer. He was last seen in Salem in December 2024 to support Julie after Doug’s passing.
Alice Halsey (Rachel Black): Brady’s (Eric Martsolf) daughter will be on hand as the entire family celebrates at the hospital gala.
Colton Little (Andrew Donovan): Shane (Charles Shaughnessy) and Kimberly’s (Patsy Pease) newlywed son represents the family at the hospital gala. He was last seen during his wedding to Paul (Christopher Sean) this past June.
Chandler Massey (Will Horton): Will has a tender moment with his grandmother Marlena (Deidre Hall). He was last seen in June 2025, at the wedding of ex-love Paul to Andrew.
Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Rose Horton Deveraux): Worrying about Thomas, Jennifer unloads her fears on Kayla (Mary Beth Evans).
Stephen Schnetzer (Steven Olson): Julie’s brother returns to town to celebrate their grandfather being honored at the gala. He was last seen in town to help Julie at Doug’s (Bill Hayes) memorial in December 2024.
Christopher Sean (Paul Narita): Paul will be with his new husband Andrew as the two attend the hospital gala together. Paul was last seen in June 2025 when he married Andrew.
Sal Stowers (Lani Price Grant): Paulina’s (Jackée Harry) daughter returns and counsels Abe (James Reynolds). She was last seen on the show during the Christmas episodes in 2024.
Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady): Marlena’s daughter makes a surprise visit to Salem to celebrate her new grandchild and will have a run-in with EJ.
Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady): Marlena’s son returns to Salem as well to attend the hospital gala. Daytime Emmy Award-winning Vaughan, who will soon be seen in a new role on Beyond The Gates, was last seen on DAYS in July 2025.

Asher Antonyzyn (Danny Morgan): Jason’s (Steve Burton) son works with Rocco (Finn Carr) to break into Dalton’s (Daniel Goddard) lab.

Bluesy Burke (Charlotte Cassadine): Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) and Lulu’s (Alexa Havins) daughter remains determined to get the goods on what Dalton is working on in his lab.

Finn Carr (Rocco Falconeri): Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu’s son joins his sister and Danny in the plan to get into Dalton’s lab.

Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner): The acting district attorney’s latest plan unravels.

Daniel Cosgrove (Ezra Boyle): As the mayoral election draws ever closer, look for the councilman in scenes with his political rival, Laura (Genie Francis).

Marc Forget (Pascal): It was revealed last week that the man who ran the Five Poppies operation did indeed survive the blast that happened back in September. He has been brought to Port Charles and is posing as Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) butler at Wyndemere.

Kathleen Gati (Liesl Obrecht): Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) and Nathan’s (Ryan Paevey) mom is in the Port Charles mix this week.

Daniel Goddard (Professor Henry Dalton): With so much keen interest in the goings-on in his lab, Professor Dalton is back on the scene.

Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing): Ric hasn’t been seen since he was freed from his time in captivity in Alexis’s (Nancy Lee Grahn) basement, but his storyline picks back up this week in a big way.

Paige Herschell (Jacinda Bracken): Michael’s (Rory Gibson) cohort keeps up her show (or is it one?) of being smitten with him.

Stephen A. Smith (Brick): The sports commentator revealed on his podcast, which he shared a clip of on Instagram, that he’s shot some more scenes as Sonny’s (Maurice Benard) go-to tech guru.

Vernee Watson (Stella Henry): Curtis’s (Donnell Turner) aunt gets some shocking news this week.

Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair): Christine will work with Danny (Michael Damian) to finalize their wedding plans.

Matt Cohen (Det. Burrow): The dubious cop is ordered by Mitch/Matt (Roger Howarth) to do his dirty work when Mitch tells him to get rid of the guard stationed at Noah’s (Lucas Adams) hospital room.

Michael Damian (Danny Romalotti): The final plans for the rocker’s wedding to Christine come together this week.

Cait Fairbanks (Tessa Porter): Mariah’s (Camryn Grimes) wife will share scenes with the man who has become very special to her, Daniel (Michael Graziadei).

Paxton Mishkind (Johnny Abbott): The actor alerted his social media followers to some good news about himself and his on-screen Y&R sister. “Great to be back on @youngandrestlesscbs set with the best tv sister @siennarosemercuri #grateful #cbsdaytime #youngandtherestless #teenactor #younghollywood #johnnyabbott #katieabbott,” he wrote on Instagram. He took over the role of Billy (Jason Thompson) and Victoria’s (Amelia Heinle) son (though Chelsea [Melissa Claire Egan] is his biological mother) in 2022 from twins Holden and Ryan Hare.

Sienna Mercuri (Katie Abbott): Mercuri’s on-screen brother, Mishkind, spilled the beans of her imminent appearance with a picture of them both at the studio. She took over the role of Billy and Victoria’s daughter in 2016, from twins Reese and Kennedy Staib.

Who’s Going

General Hospital

Peter Stormare (The Replacement): Stormare made a one-off appearance on Friday when he interacted with Felicia (Kristina Wagner) at the hospital. The actor has previously been in TV shows like So Long, Marianne, Twilight of the Gods and Tracker, films like Off the Grid, The Brothers Grimm and Fargo as well as video games like Fresh Tracks and The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road. His appearance on GH was tied to the imminent release of his latest video game endeavor, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

Casting About

Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell, BTG) shared some news on Instagram. “Reasonable doubt Episode 309 on Hulu!!! Catch me in Episode 309 of Reasonable Doubt — playing Teenage Ozzie! Had an amazing time bringing this role to life and working with such a talented cast and crew. 🔥 Don’t miss it — streaming now on Hulu (or wherever the show airs)!,” he wrote.

Alumni Report

Marla Gibbs (ex-Olivia, DAYS) recently shot an episode of Chicago Med. Her daughter, actress Angela Gibbs, shared the news on Instagram. “The universe is aligning. What a wonderful gift to work with my mother on @nbcchicagomed and with the amazing cast @sheriairving @lukemitchell17 and Director @brooneydirector I also love that we got to work with my sister, the phenomenal @merk2577 💜 everyone was so welcoming, beautiful and warm set. I think Chicago is now my favorite city!!! Soon come…#motheranddaughter #gratitude #lovewhatido #keeplookingup,” she wrote…. Matt Bomer (ex-Ben, Guiding Light) will star in the Hulu pilot Foster Dade, based on Nash Jenkins’s debut novel Foster Dade Explores the Cosmos. Filming will take place in December in New York… Will Patton (ex-Ox, Ryan’s Hope; ex-Kentucky, Search for Tomorrow) has been cast in the dark comedy film The Ice at the Bottom of the World opposite Virginia Madsen. Filming is underway currently in Virginia…. Victor Garber (ex-Frank, GL) and Laura Bell Bundy (ex-Marah, GL) have snagged recurring roles in Mindy Kaling’s Hulu series Not Suitable for Work…. Lexi Ainsworth (ex-Kristina, GH) wrapped work on the thriller comedy film Cookie, for her company, Camden Way Productions. The full-length feature is expected to be released Summer 2026…. Amanda Seyfried (ex-Lucy, As the World Turns; ex-Joni, All My Children) plays a religious leader in The Testament of Ann Lee, which will hit theaters on December 25…. Emme Rylan (ex-Lulu, GH; ex-Abby, Y&R) shared some career news on Instagram. “I had so much fun playing [Justin Long’s] wife in [J. Lee’s] new movie! [Lamorne Morris] and the entire cast were amazing!” she wrote. The comedy is called Jacob Beats up Nate, which was written and directed by Lee.

In Memoriam

Betty Harford, who played the Carrington family cook, Mrs. Hilda Gunnerson, on Dynasty and Dynasty: The Reunion, passed away, on November 2 at the age of 98, according to People. She played the role from 1981-87. She was also known for her role in The Paper Chase. She is survived by her son, Chris, and her grandsons.

Real-Life Status

Health Report: According to TMZ, Sally Kirkland has entered hospice care due at age 84, following her battle with dementia. The actress, who is known for movie roles in Anna (for which she was nominated for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe), The Sting, JFK, and A Star is Born (Barbra Streisand version), was also known to daytime fans for her recurring role as Tracey Simpson on DAYS in 1999.

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