Comings & Goings: Casting News for General Hospital, Young & Restless, DAYS, B&B and BTG Week of May 11
Here’s the very latest casting information about who’s coming and who’s going on General Hospital, The Young and Restless, Beyond The Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Days of Our Lives.
Who’s Coming
Beyond The Gates
Madison Alsobrook (Francesca Belleclaire): The recurring player returns on Wednesday, May 13 and makes things unpleasant for Samantha (Najah Jackson).
Ben Gavin (Derek Baldwin): Derek issues an apology to Ashley (Jen Jacob) in an attempt to make amends.
Darryl W. Handy (Marcel): Handy notches more air time this week.
Iona Morris Jackson (Dr. Monica McCormick): Ted calls upon Monica for help with Shanice (Ernestine Johnson Morrison) this week.
Kenah (Madison Montgomery): Madison and Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) are forced to deal with an altercation on Tuesday, May 12.
Maurice P. Kerry (Randy Parker): Randy is affected by Mona’s (Karan Kendrick) words on Wednesday, May 13.
Pierce Lackey (Mike Davis): Lackey’s return might be welcomed by BTG fans, but Bill (Timon Kyle Durett) is not at all thrilled to encounter his fellow attorney on Tuesday, May 12.
Ivan Moore (Dr. Bauer): The good doc has a meeting with Anita (Tamara Tunie) and Vernon (Clifton Davis) to discuss the next steps in her treatment.
Cecelia Specht (Dr. Lia Garland): Lia is in the hot seat on Friday, May 15, when she is questioned by Marcel.
Jordi Vilasuso (Grayson Perez): Grayson’s life is on the line again on Friday, May 15.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Delon de Metz (Zende Forrester): Zende is back in the mix and voices his frustration with his role as a designer on Friday, May 15.
Jennifer Gareis (Donna Logan): Donna remains part of the action this week as she makes a stirring plea to Katie (Heather Tom).
Daniel Sean Smith (Jesse): The Forrester employee is on duty on Tuesday, May 12.
Days of Our Lives
Julian Barnes (Harold): The beloved DiMera butler made a surprise appearance at the reading of Stefano’s (Joseph Mascolo) will. Barnes began playing the role in 2010 and his last stint as Harold took place in 2017. The character is actually the third Salem alter ego for Barnes, who once shared with Soap Opera Digest that in addition to playing Dr. Goddard in 1992, he appeared as “a guy in a hospital bed who had some crucial evidence for the detectives of the day — looking completely different, I must say! That was early on when I had hair in front!”
Nikki Crawford (Lexie Carter): It’s a huge week for the actress as Lexie finally reenters Salem society — and reunites with her beloved “widower,” Abe (James Reynolds). and made a surprising offer to Gabi (Cherie Jimenez).
Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera): Kristen’s troubles continue as she has a vision of Sophia (Rachel Boyd) and muses about life and death with Chad (Conner Floyd).
Shi Ne Nielson (Amy Choi): On Thursday, May 14, Amy gets confrontational with Holly (Ashley Puzemis).
Stephen Oyoung (Jason Choi): Viewers will meet Sophia’s father, Jason, when Oyoung debuts on Thursday, May 14. The actor is an accomplished stuntman and has appeared in movies like Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning and the 2024 Twisters remake.
Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera): Tony remains in the Salem mix this week and made a surprising offer to Gabi (Cherie Jimenez).
Richard Wharton (Dr. Wilheim Rolf): Would the resurrection of another member of the DiMera family really be complete without another sighting of mad scientist Dr. Rolf?
General Hospital
Asher Antonyzyn (Danny Morgan): Danny and Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) find themselves at odds with Rocco (Finn Carr) on Tuesday, May 12.
Bluesy Burke (Charlotte Cassadine): Charlotte deals with family friction on Tuesday, May 12.
Finn Carr (Rocco Falconeri): Rocco has more to do this week than just clash with his sister and honorary brother, given that his dad, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), has now caught on to the fact that he shot Cullum (Andrew Hawkes).
Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner): The acting district attorney does some digging into Curtis’s (Donnell Turner) theory that Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) caused Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) accident.
Daniel Cosgrove (Councilman Ezra Boyle): The politico shares scenes with Laura (Genie Francis) on Thursday, May 14.
Andrew Hawkes (Russ Cullum): Cullum tries to get answers out of an uncooperative Carly (Laura Wright) on Friday, May 15.
Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing): Ric begins his week with Sonny (Maurice Benard) holding him at gunpoint, but by week’s end, things are looking up.
Paige Herschell (Jacinda Bracken): Jacinda’s boyfriend, Michael (Rory Gibson), lets her in on his scheme to push Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Chase (Josh Swickard) into an affair on Wednesday, May 13.
Judy Kain (Elaine Stevens): Kain returns as private investigator Elaine, who she first played back in 2024. In the past, Elaine has worked for Martin (Michael E. Knight) and Ned (Wally Kurth). But who has put her on their payroll this time — and why?
James Patrick Stuart (Valentin Cassadine): Valentin tries to get a point across to Carly on Friday, May 15.
Young and Restless
Lauralee Bell (Christine Williams Romalotti): Victor (Eric Braeden) makes Christine an offer she can’t refuse: to team up against Phyllis (Michelle Stafford).
Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren Fenmore Baldwin): Lauren is on hand to deliver a warning to Phyllis on Friday, May 8.
Vivica A. Fox (Dr. Stephanie Simmons): Stephanie is back in Genoa City this week after her recent jaunt to to New York City last week to check in on her patient, Malcolm (Shemar Moore).
Stacy Haiduk (Patty Williams): Jack is set to turn the tables on his deranged ex on Thursday, May 14.
Roger Howarth (Matt Clark): Matt, in all his amnesiac glory, is at the center of a Newman-led manhunt now that he is back in Genoa City.
Lauren Koslow (Jill Foster Abbott): Koslow, who has played Kate Roberts Brady on DAYS since 1996, will be temporarily assuming the role of Jill for five episodes. She has already reported to duty at the Y&R studio, with her first appearance scheduled to air on Thursday, June 25. Koslow previously played mischief-making Lindsey Wells on the soap from 1984-86.
Chris Wenchell (Drug Dealer): Wenchell, whose credits include episodes of The Rookie and FBI: Most Wanted, plays the shady dealer that Nick (Joshua Morrow) approaches this week for a fentanyl fix.
Who’s Going
The Young and the Restless
Jess Walton (Jill Foster Abbott): The beloved actress is temporarily ceding the role of Jill to Lauren Koslow. Walton, who commutes to the show’s L.A. studio from her home in Oregon, had a scheduling conflict that prevented her from taking part in the five episodes Koslow will film.
Alumni Report
William deVry (ex-Julian Jerome, GH; ex-Storm Logan, B&B et al) stars in a new movie, Spill, a thriller written and directed by Blake Ritter. “So Proud to be a part of this great movie and @blake.ridder has one hell of a career ahead of him.. truly unbelievable,” deVry shared on Instagram. The film had a premiere screening in Beverly Hills, CA on May 4, with deVry’s Port Charles baby mama, Lisa LoCicero (Olivia), in attendance to show her support…. Finley Rose Slater (ex-Rachel Black, DAYS), Trevor Donovan (ex-Jeremy Horton, DAYS) and Brandon Routh (ex-Seth Anderson, One Life to Live) have been cast in Ethan Almighty — Ethan’s Law, an upcoming film inspired by the real-life story of the rescue dog whose stirring tale of survival prompted the adoption of major animal cruelty legislation in Kentucky. “So excited to share the news that I will be part of the inspiring true story of ETHAN ALMIGHTY – ETHAN’S LAW 🐕. Such an incredible cast of actors to work with,” Slater posted on Instagram…. Ashton Arbab (ex-Dev Cerci, GH) has wrapped production on the Lucy Hale (ex-Aria, Pretty Little Liars) romantic comedy Princess. The actor enthused on Instagram, “Excited to be part of ‘Princess’ alongside such an INCREDIBLE cast. Grateful for this one. 🎬”
Industry News
A Change is Gonna Come: Josh Griffith has opted to step down from his post as executive producer of Y&R, which he has held since 2023. He will remain as the show’s head writer, but Sally McDonald, who was previously serving as co-EP alongside Griffith, will now hold that position solo.
Novel Idea: Y&R stars Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea), Mark Grossman (Adam), Michael Graziadei (Daniel) and Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe) will be directed by Y&R Director Fritz Brekeller in a reading of the upcoming romance novel She Wrote, He Wrote: A New York Love Story on Wednesday, May 20 at the Barnes & Noble at The Grove in Los Angeles. The reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Tickets are available now.
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