Comings & Goings: Casting News for GH, Y&R, DAYS, B&B and BTG Week of March 9
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
Angela Fairley (Deanna McBride): Fairley debuts this week as Deanna, Vanessa’s (Lauren Buglioli) daughter with the deceased Doug (Jason Graham). “In acting, they say it takes 10 years to become an overnight success,” the actress mused on Instagram. “On October 7, 2025, I auditioned for Deanna McBride—just days before the 10th anniversary of my move to Los Angeles on October 13, 2015 🤍 Last year was a really tough year for me, and I was sleeping on my friend’s couch when I found out that I had booked the role. Beyond grateful to join the team!”
Cady McClain (Pamela Curtis): Dani’s (Karla Mosley) bestie is back on the scene. “Pamela oh Pamela…. It’s always so good to step into your fabulous shoes,” the Daytime Emmy-winning actress winked on Instagram.
Bold and Beautiful
Jim J. Bullock (Joseph): Fans saw Bullock in January as Joseph, and he’s back again this week.
Charlotte Constantin (Charli) and Sissy Sheridan (Jessica: Look for Charli and Jessica at the splashy celebration of the Logan fashion house’s launch.
Morgan Fairchild (Dottie Bright): Fairchild, who popped up as Dottie in January, notches another appearance this week. Her first time playing Dottie was back in 2009.
Marketa Lim, Wendy Juel and Zoe Sellers (Logan Models): The beauties have the honor of rocking Logan’s designs at it inaugural show.
Days of Our Lives
Al Calderon (Javi Hernandez): Calderon has wrapped filming at DAYS, but his final episodes have yet to air. This week, he is back as Javi, who pitches the possibility of a reconciliation to Leo (Greg Rikaart).
Nikki Crawford (Lexie Carver): Tony-nominated actress Crawford made her DAYS debut on Friday, March 6 with the surprise reveal that Lexie is the individual in the pod in the secret lab. The character of Abe’s (James Reynolds) beloved wife was made famous by Renee Jones, and seemingly succumbed to a brain tumor back in 2012. On Instagram, Jackée Harry, whose character, Paulina, is now married to Abe, enthused, “Honey, if you’re not watching Days of Our Lives, you’re missing some MAJOR drama. Lexi is back, and baby.. that’s about to shake things up for Paulina and Abe. 😤 You better catch up on @dayspeacock because Salem is not playing around right now! ⏳”
Tina Huang (Melinda Trask): Melinda popped up again on Monday, March 9 in scenes with Gwen (Emily O’Brien).
AlexAnn Hopkins (Joy Wesley): DAYS revealed last week that Hopkins is headed back to Salem; she will first air again on April 24. The actress made her Salem debut in October 2024 and exited in March 2025. “What trouble will Joy be getting into this time?” teased the show’s official Instagram account, where the announcement of Hopkins’s comeback was made.
Hank Northrop (Liam Selejko): Liam has romance on the brain this week, asking Ari (Marissa Reyes) out on a date.
Wes Ramsey (Owen Kent): Ramsey’s return stint as Owen continues into this week.
Richard Wharton (Dr. Wilheim Rolf): Rolf remains front and center as the story of Lexie’s resurrection unfolds.
General Hospital
Cosette Abinante (Scout Cain): Scout spent some quality time with her father, Drew (Cameron Mathison), on the Monday, March 9 episode, and her custody situation will be a hot topic around Port Charles this week.
Asher Antonyzyn (Danny Morgan): Danny fans should be on the lookout for Jason’s (Steve Burton) son on Tuesday, March 10.
Bluesy Burke (Charlotte Cassadine): Charlotte overheard some tantalizing information on the Monday, March 9 episode that will reverberate into more episodes this week.
Finn Carr (Rocco Falconeri): Rocco crosses paths with Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) this week.
Nathan Dean (Ethan Lovett): As reported last week, Dean — who used to go by the name Nathan Parsons — is headed back to Port Charles, where he originated the role of Ethan back in 2009. After leaving the show in 2012, he returned for visits in 2013, 2015 and 2020, but in 2023, the last time Luke (Anthony Geary) and Holly’s (Emma Samms) son was seen, he was played by James Ryan. Dean will first be seen again in April.
Christina Ferraro (Dr. Navarro): The ob/gyn sees a patient this week.
Gary James Fuller (James West): Fuller’s James spends some quality time with his dad, Nathan (Ryan Paevey) later this week.
Paige Herschell (Jacinda Bracken): Jacinda is in the thick of things again this week, both in her role at Crimson and in light of her budding friendship with Kristina (Kate Mansi).
James Patrick Stuart (Valentine Cassadine): Valentin is poised for another big week after Jason caught him in the wake of his sexscapades with Carly (Laura Wright)!
Vernee Watson (Stella Henry): Stella comes bearing gifts on Friday, March 13.
Young and Restless
Stacy Haiduk (Patty Williams): Haiduk’s return to the role she first played back in 2009 kicked off on Friday, March 6. The Daytime Emmy-nominated actress is currently on hiatus from playing Kristen and Susan on DAYS, but because the show tapes many months in advance, she will continue to be seen in Salem.
Who’s Going
Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (Rachel Black): It’s official: Halsey’s memorable run as the precocious and crafty daughter of Brady () and Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) has come to an end, with her final show airing last week. The role will be recast, but the show has thus far kept mum about the identity of the actress replacing her. “Miss you love! Enjoy your amazing journey!” wrote Haiduk on Instagram, referring to Halsey’s blossoming career. She left DAYS because she landed the plum role of Laura Ingalls on Netflix’s reboot of Little House on the Prairie, which was picked up for a second season before its first season even debuted.
General Hospital
Lily Cardone (Delilah): Cardone made her entrance and exit last week as the doomed Delilah, who passed away after giving birth to a baby girl.
Kathleen Gati (Liesl Obrecht): The fan favorite’s comeback stint as Obrecht has wrapped — for now. In the storyline, Liesl’s niece, Nina (Cynthia Watros), arranged for her to attend a medical conference in New Zealand, motivated by a desire to help Nathan navigate his new romance with Lulu (Alexa Havins) without Obrecht’s disapproval or efforts to push him back toward Maxie (Kirsten Storms).
Alumni Report
Melissa Fumero (ex-Adriana, One Life to Live) has landed the lead role in the upcoming CBS series Einstein, where she will star opposite Matthew Gray Gubler of Criminal Minds fame…. Zach Tinker (ex-Fen, Y&R; ex-Sonny, DAYS) is a producer on the comedy feature Desert Flowers, reports Deadline….
Real-Life Status
Baby Talk: Brandon Barash (ex-Jake and Stefan, DAYS; ex-Johnny, GH) and his wife, Isabella, are expecting their second child, another boy, who is due in April. They welcomed their first son, Joaquin, in September 2023, and Brandon has an 11-year-old daughter, Harper Rose Barash, with his former wife, Kirsten Storms…. Josh Duhamel (ex-Leo, All My Children) is also expanding his family. He and wife Audra Mari, who married in 2022, welcomed their first son, Shepherd, in January 2024, and are now expecting a daughter. “Adding a little girl to our story.. We can’t wait to meet you 🤍,” Mari posted on Instagram. Duhamel also has a 12-year-old son, Axl, with ex-wife Fergie.
Newlywed Game: Hunter King revealed that she tied the knot with longtime love Chris Copier on Valentine’s Day. The pair will follow up their intimate ceremony, which was attended only by family, with a destination wedding this spring in Italy.
Separate Lives: Darin Brooks (ex-Wyatt, B&B; ex-Max, DAYS) and Kelly Kruger have filed for divorce after nearly 10 years of marriage. They share two daughters, Everleigh Jolie, 6, and Gemma Wynter, 4.
In Memoriam
Maria O’Brien, who was beloved behind the scenes at DAYS as an acting coach and had previously coached actors on Passions and Sunset Beach, passed away on February 24 at the age of 75. Alison Sweeney (ex-Sami, DAYS) wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “This is so sad to hear. I loved working with Maria over the years she was truly a gem.” On his Instagram Stories, Eric Martsolf (Brady, DAYS; ex-Ethan, Passions) echoed, “Maria was an unsung hero in our industry. Since Passions, she aided the actors through the roughest of dialogue challenges, and made it all make sense. She shed light wherever she was. Rip my friend. You will be missed.” Robert Scott Wilson (Alex, DAYS) also fondly remembered O’Brien, writing in an Instagram Story, “Your soul, energy and unrelenting passion for the craft will never be forgotten. Years ago your words found a spot on my brain and burned in and I am forever grateful.”
Jennifer Runyeon, who played Sally Frame on Another World from 1981-83, passed away on March 6 at the age of 65 following a cancer diagnosis. The actress was also known for her roles in Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge.
Industry News
Y&R took home the prize in the daytime category at the 78th Writers Guild of America Awards. The show was nominated alongside BTG and GH.
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