Comings & Goings: Casting News for General Hospital, Young & Restless, DAYS, B&B and BTG Week of March 23
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
Dominique Madison (Lynette Wise): The con artist notches more air time this week, and on Wednesday, March 25, Lynette is poised to get what she wants.
Jordi Vilasuso (Grayson Perez): Expect Grayson to deliver a danferous message on Tuesday, March 24, and get the third degree from Jacob (Jibre Hordges) the following day.
Bold and Beautiful
Ashleigh Brewer (Ivy Forrester): Ivy makes a big confession this week, and also makes a sneaky move after spying on Electra (Laneya Grace) and RJ (Brayan Nicoletti).
Naomi Matsuda (Li Finnegan): It’s been a while since B&B fans have seen Li, but Matsuda’s alter ego returns to the canvas on Thursday, March 26.
Morgan Fairchild (Dottie Bright): Fairchild’s reprisal of socialite Dottie continues this week as the launch party for Logan unfolds.
Days of Our Lives
Karole Foreman (Judge Dabney): Rachel (Lorelei Olivia Mote) has to face Judge Foreman over the still-unresolved matter of Rachel shooting EJ (Dan Feuerriegel).
Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera): Rachel’s mom is, of course, in attendance when Rachel learns her fate.
Tina Huang (Melinda Trask): Melinda is also involved in Rachel’s hearing.
Lorelei Olivia Mote (Rachel Black): The show’s new Rachel is due for a busy week as the character has an important meeting about her future.
Hank Northrop (Liam Selejko): Liam notches more air time this week as he gets good news from Ari (Marissa Reyes).
General Hospital
Asher Antonyzyn (Danny Morgan): Expect drama for Danny this week as his father, Jason (Steve Burton) attempts to execute his plan to leave Port Charles with Britt (Kelly Thiebaud).
Bluesy Burke (Charlotte Cassadine): Charlotte is in for a big disappointment this week as Burke’s troubled teen alter ego remains in the thick of the action.
Finn Carr (Rocco Falconeri): Rocco’s decision to track Britt down to the pier has major consequences this week.
Andrew Hawkes (WSB Director Ross Cullum): The dastardly Cullum stabbed poor Marco (Adrian Anchondo) on the Monday, March 23 episode, then took a bullet himself!
Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing): Ric has an important meeting with his half brother, Sonny (Maurice Benard), later this week.
Viron Weaver (Wiley Corinthos): Wiley shares scenes with his pop, Michael (Rory Gibson), later this week.
Young and Restless
Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair Romalotti): Fan favorite Bell is on-screen again this week as Christine tries to secure a favorable future for troubled client Mariah (Camryn Grimes).
Michael Damian (Danny Romalotti): Christine’s loving husband is also in the Genoa City mix this week.
Tina Casciani (Riza Thomson): Riza, a blast from Adam’s (Mark Grossman) past, popped back up on Monday, March 23, marking Casciani’s first appearance since 2020.
Who’s Going
Days of Our Lives
Wes Ramsey (Owen Kent): Ramsey has wrapped his run as the kidnapping saga centered around Stephanie (Abigail Klein) and Jeremy (Michael Roark) reached its dramatic conclusion.
Marissa Reyes (Arianna Horton): Reyes joined the cast in 2025 and will end her run as Gabi’s (Cherie Jimenez) daughter on Wednesday, March 26. She said farewell to her time in Salem with an Instagram post, writing, “It has been an absolute honor to be a part of such a legacy, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude for what this opportunity has taught and given me. Although it was my choice—and mine alone—to make my exit from the show, I will always look back on this chapter with complete and honest gratitude and affection. It’s bittersweet to see the end of this chapter, but I am over the moon excited to welcome in the next. Here’s to what’s coming!!”
General Hospital
Steve Burton (Jason Morgan): Burton’s much-publicized hiatus from the show will officially begin this week as Jason’s storyline takes a shocking turn. The actor will report back to work at the GH studio this summer.
Michael E. Knight (Martin Gray): It’s that time of year again! Knight has been taking an annual hiatus from the show while he travels East to visit his family, and on the Monday, March 23 episode of GH, Martin told his sister, Laura (Genie Francis) that he was headed to Reno to take on a new case.
Real-Life Status
Bonded for Life: Exactly one month before Conner Floyd is set to make his DAYS debut as Chad Dimera (which will take place on April 21), the actor and his longtime love, Carly Frei, said, “I do” in an Old Hollywood-themed wedding in Los Angeles on March 21. The duo got engaged in December 2024 in the bride’s hometown of Boston, MA.
Baby on Board: Nathan Dean, who will soon be returning to GH as Ethan Lovett, is expanding his family — he and wife Kate revealed that they are expecting their third child.
Industry News
B&B made a major announcement on its 39th anniversary, which fell on March 23 — for the first time ever, more than 9,000 episodes of the beloved hit series will be available in their entirety, all in one place, with new episodes being added as they become available. Where can they be found? On BBTV, a new subscription streaming app and digital platform that will also feature fun bonus material like Katherine Kelly Lang’s (Brooke) original 1987 screen test, cast party footage, behind-the-scenes videos, talent interviews, and even the documentary Becoming Bold and Beautiful, produced in 2016 when the show filmed in Monte Carlo.
The show’s executive producer and head writer, Brad Bell, said in a statement, “BBTV is not just a streaming service, it’s a heartfelt love letter to our viewers. Featuring over 9,000 written episodes that honor character development and narrative continuity, all woven into a global fan community like no other.”
The BBTV platform is available on any web browser and on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Vizio, LG Smart TV and Samsung.
In Memoriam
Valerie Perrine, who As the World Turns fans will remember for her 1998-99 turn as Delores Pierce, passed away on March 23 in Beverly Hills, CA at the age of 82. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in 1985 for her portrayal of Honey Bruce in Lenny, a biopic of comedian Lenny Bruce and had a memorable role, Miss Teschmacher, in 1978’s Superman and its 1980 sequel, Superman II.
Alumni Report
Daytime Emmy-winner Jessica Collins (ex-Avery, Y&R; ex-Dinah Lee, Loving) is adding author to her resume! She and Lisa Malamed co-wrote a new children’s book, Where’s Big Dog? A Story of Loss and Love, which is now available for purchase.
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