Comings and Goings: Cast Changes For GH, Y&R, DAYS, B&B and BTG As Of November 17
Here’s the very latest casting information about who’s coming and who’s going on Beyond The Gates, Bold and Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and Young and Restless.
Who’s Coming
Beyond The Gates
Bonita Brisker (Sharon): Vernon (Clifton Davis) and Sharon continue to meet up, but this time under the watchful eyes of others.
Jasmine Burke (June): June and Smitty (Mike Manning) have an overdue heart-to-heart.
David Lami Friebe (Izaiah Hawthorne): Eva (Ambyr Michelle) and Izaiah’s connection deepens.
Najah Jackson (Samantha Richardson): Samantha’s punishment causes discomfort for her entire family.
Ernestine Johnson (Shanice Johnson): Shanice puts Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) on notice.
Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker): Joey’s (Jon Lindstrom) right-hand man has a conversation with his cousin Hayley (Marquita Goings) about her roving eye.
Arle Michel (Peaches): Ted (Keith D. Robinson) helps an ailing Peaches get the care she needs.
Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson): Tyrell shocks his dads, Smitty and Martin (Brandon Claybon), with his choice for the future.
Robert Christopher Riley (Dr. Carlton Fitzgerald): Carlton makes an offer to Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix).
Bold and Beautiful
Ashleigh Brewer (Ivy Forrester): Brewer notches more air time as Ivy.
Dan Martin (Deputy Chief Baker): The lawman is called to duty this week.
Naomi Matsuda (Li Finnegan): With her niece Luna (Lisa Yamada) proving difficult to keep behind bars, fans will see more of Li.
Romy Park (Poppy Nozawa): Luna’s mom will also appear this week.
Days of our Lives
Brandon Beemer (Shawn Brady): Shawn supports Belle (Martha Madison). Beemer hasn’t been seen in the role since August when Shawn arrested Kristen after she confessed to shooting EJ.
Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton): EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), Rafe (Galen Gering), and Lucas discuss their mutual ex.
Stacy Haiduk (Susan Banks): EJ’s mother has a few words for him, and they probably won’t be of a positive nature.
Alice Halsey (Rachel Black): Brady reassures Rachel. The young girl also sets her sights on Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) and confronts her favorite doctor and father.
Wally Kurth (Justin Kiriakis): Justin meets with Jennifer (Melissa Reeves), who is determined to sue for custody of her grandchildren, Thomas (Cary Christopher) and Charlotte (Autumn Gendron).
Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera): Tony becomes entangled with Kristen’s disappearance from the prison where she was serving time for having shot their brother, EJ (even though it was really Rachel who had shot him). The two are being held against their will in the DiMera crypt.
Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Rose Horton Deveraux): Chad’s (Billy Flynn) former mother-in-law continues to pursue fighting him for custody of the children he shared with her late daughter, Abigail.
Jonah Robinson (Dr. Mark Greene): Cat’s (AnnaLynne McCord) brother continues his work with Dr. Rolf (Richard Wharton) in EJ’s secret lab.
Louis Tomeo (Aaron Greene): Aaron tries to reach Sophia (Rachel Boyd), who has been in a catatonic state since the truth about her baby came to light..
Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady): Marlena’s (Deidre Hall) son sticks around Salem after the gala to worry about his mom, who is hospitalized.
Richard Wharton (Dr. Rolf): The mad scientist continues working on the project belonging to EJ and Gwen (Emily O’Brien) in the secret area of the Tom Horton Free Clinic.
General Hospital
Asher Antonyzyn (Danny Morgan): Danny is wrestling with his conscience after Rocco’s (Finn Carr) arrest for breaking into Dalton’s (Daniel Goddard) lab.
Bluesy Burke (Charlotte Cassadine): Charlotte is also torn over what to do in light of her brother Rocco being tossed in jail.
Daniel Cosgrove (Ezra Boyle): With the mayoral election in full swing, expect to see more of Laura’s (Genie Francis) political rival.
Bryce Durfee (Agent Vaughn): Josslyn’s (Eden McCoy) fellow WSB agent and sometime lover summons her for a meeting.
Daniel Goddard (Professor Henry Dalton): Dalton’s list of enemies continues to grow this week.
Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing): Ric’s services as an attorney are in high demand this week.
Paige Herschell (Jacinda Bracken): Michael (Rory Gibson) introduces his cohort to his father, Sonny (Maurice Benard).
Young and Restless
Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair): Christine’s wedding day with Danny (Michael Damian) finally arrives, with the festivities kicking off on November 21 and concluding next week on November 24.
Tricia Cast (Nina Webster): Christine’s best friend will be at her wedding, which begins on Friday. Cast made her debut in the role of Nina in 1986, and won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actress in 1992. She left the show in 2001 but has returned several times over the years. Cast was most recently seen on-screen in March 2024.
Michael Damian (Danny Romalotti): The rock star finally gets to make his love for Christine official in the eyes of the law once again.
Catherine Kresge (Det. Annie Stewart): Kresge will make her debut on November 20. Her investigative alter ego is part of the storyline involving Matt Clark, aka Mitch Bacall (Roger Howarth). The actress previously appeared on All My Children as Sienna, Bianca’s date, who called off their evening together when she noticed the connection between Bianca and Marissa. More recently, in 2024, she played Dr. Sawyer of GH in scenes with Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) and Finn (Michael Easton).
Patty Weaver (Gina Romalotti): Danny’s sister will also be back for the nuptials taking place this week. Weaver, whose original run in Genoa City lasted from 1982–2009, made a brief return in 2013 for her character’s former stepmother Katherine Chancellor’s (Jeanne Cooper) funeral, and she was last seen on the soap for its 50th anniversary in March 2023.
Who’s Going
Bold and Beautiful
Rachel Reilly (Rachel): The Big Brother star has wrapped up her two-day return to the CBS soap.
Days of Our Lives
Maree Cheatham (Marie Horton): One of DAYS’s original cast members, Cheatham’s visit in honor of the show’s 60th anniversary concluded last week.
Roark Critchlow (Mike Horton): Critchlow was also on briefly in conjunction with the anniversary episodes.
Colton Little (Andrew Donovan): Andrew came home to Salem for a short visit.
Chandler Massey (Will Horton): Daytime Emmy-winning Massey wrapped his visit last week.
Christopher Sean (Paul Narita): One of the many returning stars showcased in Salem last week, Christopher’s latest comeback has also concluded.
Stephen Schnetzer (Steve Olson): Schnetzer, who originally played Julie’s (Susan Seaforth Hayes) brother from 1978-80, also completed his visit.
Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady): The fan favorite was also in and out of Salem as part of the show’s 60th anniversary celebration.
Young and Restless
Jai Rodriguez (Pietro): The party planner was seen on November 13 working alongside Christine (Lauralee Bell) and Danny (Michael Damian) on their upcoming wedding.
Real-Life Status
Wedding Bells Chime: Camryn Grimes (Mariah, Y&R) married Brock Powell in New Orleans on November 8. They began dating in 2020 and share a son, Bridger, 1.
Baby on Board: Y&R’s Lucas Adams (Noah; ex-Tripp, DAYS) shared a picture on Instagram his wife, Shelby Wulfert, who is very pregnant, whom he met when they worked together on the Disney Channel hit Liv and Maddie, and announced, “We could not be more excited about this news ✨.” They have been married since 2022. The actor’s former DAYS co-star Victoria Konefal (ex-Ciara) cheered the news in her Instagram Stories, writing, “Obsessed with you guys! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ADAMS FAMILY.” In another post, she continued, “Was literally waiting for you to become parents since your wedding,” and tagged the couple as she added, “The truest example of love I’ve ever witnessed.”
Medical Update: James Pickens Jr. (ex-Zack, Another World), known for playing Dr. Richard Webber on the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, disclosed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer after the mid-season finale revealed that his character was facing a cancer diagnosis as well. He has now shared the encouraging news with Good Morning America that he is cancer-free. The 73-year-old actor told Black Health Matters of his diagnosis, “It’s not the kind of news anyone wants to hear, but to be honest, prostate cancer has run through my family. My father had it. He had a lot of brothers; several of them had it. I would have been surprised if I hadn’t gotten it.” At the end of the most recent episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Pickens appeared in a public service announcement stressing the importance of early detection.
Medical Update Part II: Susan Sullivan (ex-Lenore, AW) had good news for fans who have been following her cancer journey. “I am now cancer free… Thank you for your support and if you’re on the same journey, I wish I could hold your hand and encourage you to simply go on! XxSusan,” she wrote on her official X (formerly Twitter) account.
In Memoriam
Elizabeth Franz, who was known to daytime fans for playing Alma Rudder on AW and Helen Wendall on As the World Turns, passed away on November 4, at the age of 84. She also was a 1999 Tony-Award winner for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her role as Linda Loman — opposite Brian Dennehy’s Willy — in the 50th anniversary production of Death of a Salesman. According to The New York Times, the cause of death was cancer, complicated by a severe reaction to drugs being used to treat her. She leaves behind her screenwriter husband Christopher Pelham.
Sally Kirkland passed away November 11, at the age of 84, following her battle with dementia. The actress, who was known for movie roles like Anna (for which she was nominated for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe), The Sting, JFK, and A Star Is Born (1976 version), and the TV series Valley of the Dolls, was also known to daytime fans for her recurring role as Tracey Simpson on DAYS in 1999. Frances Fisher (ex-Suzette, Guiding Light) paid tribute to her longtime friend on Instagram, writing, “Beloved Sally ✨ I never heard her say a negative thing…. about anybody. That is her gift. Sally Kirkland’s talent was a clear and present revelation. In the moment. Truthful. Striving for ever-more. She helped people. Listened to them. Prayed for them. We met when I became a member of the Actors Studio and we worked on scenes together. The sky was the limit. Sally’s loving friendship of 45 years makes my heart ache for just one more conversation about things that matter.
Eric Preven, a producer from the soap Santa Barbara, passed away on November 8, most likely from a heart attack, according to family members, at the age of 62. He went on to write and produce on Boston Common, Popular and Reba.
Alumni Report
DAYS alum Lindsay Arnold (ex-Allie) has wrapped production on Meeting Marsha, an indie comedy. “I’m so proud of this project and I could not be more excited for everyone to see it,” she wrote in her Instagram Stories, adding, “dream role dream team dream everything”…. A new flick called Murder Between Friends, slated for a January release, stars Jacob Young (ex-Lucky, GH; ex-Rick, B&B et al), Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe, DAYS) and Joan Collins (ex-Alexis, Dynasty; ex-Alexandra, GL)…. Eva Longoria (ex-Isabella, Y&R) has a new show combining her two favorite things — eating and football. The working title is NFL Hometown Eats, and she will be hosting and producing the ROKU series…. Joe Lando (ex-Jake, One Life to Live; ex-Craig, B&B) shared some good news on Instagram. “Hanging with the camera crew, and director of the film HURRICANE HARVEY. We’re focused on having fun because tomorrow’s a day off.🤓” he wrote…. Dancing with the Stars grad Gilles Marini (ex-Ted, DAYS; ex-Dr. Ghode, B&B) can be seen in the new film Christmas in the Ballroom alongside DWTS professional dancer Kym Johnson Herjavec, who also wrote and produced the project. The film is now streaming on Peacock and Amazon Prime…. Elisabeth Rohm (ex-Dorothy, OLTL) announced her upcoming appearance on NBC’s Chicago Med as well as another project she has in the works. “I’m Chicago Med’ing @nbcchicagomed and loving it & thanks to my producing partner [Kara Feifer] for holding down the fort for @rohmfeiferentertainment while we also produce a movie in Vancouver staring [Remy Ma] #directing #producing #comingsoon‼️ ❤️🎬,” she shared on Instagram…. Michael Corbett (ex-Evan, B&B; ex-David, Y&R, et al) will be playing a college recruiter from Princeton University on the November 24 episode of Bel Air, the re-imagination of the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He tells Soap Opera Digest, “I had such a great experience working on the show,” praising its “terrific cast of amazingly talented actors, and a great director and production team.”
Industry News
A New Direction: Kate Mansi (Kristina, GH) is stepping behind the camera to direct episodes of her ABC soap. She shared the news on Instagram, “The high of doing something you’d always dreamed of doing. My episode airs this Tuesday [the] 18th!” On-screen sister and off-screen pal Kristen Vaganos (Molly) commented, “Queen of the world.”
Memory Lane: As Christine and Danny’s second wedding approaches, the show released a rewatch of the first wedding, with commentary from Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian, in the below featurette.
Casting About
Maree Cheatham (Marie, DAYS) appeared on an episode of CBS’s Matlock playing a nun on November 13. The actress certainly has experience playing one, since Marie was one for a while in Salem. The episode is available on Paramount+…. Vernee Watson (Stella, GH) will also be in an episode of Matlock on CBS. She will play Celeste, Olympia’s (Skye P. Marshall) mother on the December 4 episode…. Rory Gibson (Michael, GH) will be in the 2026 film Fugitive from Asteron and the first trailer for it has been released and can be seen below.
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