Soap Opera Comings and Goings: Family Returns, Fill-ins and Special Guest
Here are the latest comings and goings casting news from all four daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless.
Casting For The Week of August 26, 2024
Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any popular performers are about to make their exit.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Another musical guest is headed to The Bold and the Beautiful. On the heels of Michael Damian’s visit and “Rock On” performance as The Young and the Restless’ Danny Romalotti, the show welcomes another singing star. J?kull Júliusson, who headlines the Icelandic band Kaleo, appears on the soap next month. He’ll perform the hit song “Way Down We Go” on Friday, September 27. Júliusso has already filmed his episode.
Ashley Jones is making another return as Bridget Forrester, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Eric’s (John McCook) daughter. The actress posted a short reel of herself on Instagram at the soap’s soundstage. In it, she blew a kiss to the camera, and the caption read: “It was a good day.” Jones was on set during the above-mentioned J?kull Júliusson’s appearance.
Dan Martin resurfaces as Deputy Chief Baker as the investigation into Hollis and Tom’s death continues, He airs on Wednesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 29.
General Hospital
Daytime vet Lindsay Hartley (ex-Theresa, Passions; ex-Arianna, Days of Our Lives; ex-Cara, All My Children) was back at General Hospital as Sam McCall last week, temporarily subbing for Kelly Monaco. “Grateful to be stepping in again,” shared the actress on Instagram. Hartley made her initial appearance as Sam in 2020. She’s back for a quick stint.
After a long absence, Parry Shen returned as Brad Cooper. The hospital’s ousted lab manager made a pitch for a new job as a lab technician. He last aired in March of 2023.
That was Debbie Matenopoulos, former co-host of The View and Home & Family, playing a Home & Heart producer. She interacted with the Deception team.
In addition, Amor Owens has been playing FBI Agent Boyle. Meanwhile, as Lulu’s taken a turn for the worse, Ansuya Nathan is portraying Dr. Kitsen, and Lincoln Hoppe appears as Dr. Conlon.
Days of our Lives
Cary Christopher is back on the scene as young Thomas DiMera. The popular kid has scenes with his TV dad, Billy Flynn’s Chad, on Thursday, August 29. (Check out Christopher’s connection to his onscreen grandmother, Cady McClain’s Jennifer.)
A couple of members of the Greene family resurface. Jonah Robinson is back as Dr. Mark Greene on Thursday, August 29. He’ll share scenes with Kennedy Garcia, who portrays his younger sister, Felicity Greene.
Tina Huang gets more airtime as Melinda Trask, who continues to be held hostage by Julie Dove’s Connie. Look for Connie to toy with her character on Thursday, August 29 and Friday, August 30.
Tina Huang pops in as Melinda Trask on Thursday, August 29. Look for Julie Dove’s Connie to toy with the character.
The Young and the Restless
Lily Brooks O’Briant is featured prominently as Lucy Romalotti this week on The Young and the Restless. She shares scenes with Reylynn Caster’s Faith on Monday, August 26, Vail Bloom’s Heather, and Michael Graziadei’s Daniel. She also airs on Friday, August 30.
Linden Ashby returns as the late Cameron Kirsten, encouraging Sharon Case’s Sharon to visit her dark side. He appears on Thursday, August 29 and Friday, August 30.
Judah Mackey is back as Connor Newman on Thursday, August 29. He has scenes with Jason Thompson’s Billy, Peter Bergman’s Jack, and Melissa Claire Egan’s Chelsea.
Christopher Cousins reappears as Dr. Alan Laurent. On Tuesday, August 27, he interacts with Beth Maitland’s Traci.
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