Days of Our Lives spoilers and updates reveal Thaao Penghlis is returning to the show as Tony DiMera. This comes after he gave up on DOOL, and said he wouldn’t return-until the fresh direction from new writers changed his mind!

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Announcements Of Returning Vets

Three weeks ago, the show revealed many returning characters set to appear next June on the Peacock streaming soap.

The list features beloved actors like Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera), LeAnn Hunley (Anna DiMera), Christie Clark (Carrie Brady), Chandler Massey (Will Horton), and Victoria Konefal (Ciara Brady Weston).

Additionally, Charles Shaughnessy (Shane and Drew Donovan), Matt Ashford (Jack Deveraux), and Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Deveraux) are also coming back.

Recently, Thaao Penghlis shared a photo on X with his on-screen brother, Billy Flynn (Chad DiMera), taken in the Days of our Lives makeup room. He praised Flynn and the new co-head writers, Paula Cwikly and Jeanne Marie Ford, who took over from Ron Carlivati in June.

DOOL Spoilers – The New Writing Regime’s Work Will Start Next Spring

Episodes crafted during Carlivati’s illustrious tenure will grace the screens until April 2025, after which fresh narratives, scripts, and storylines from the talented Cwikly and Ford will captivate audiences.

Given the considerable interval between the filming of new episodes and their eventual release on Peacock, fans can anticipate a wait of several months.

Regarding his recent return, Penghlis expressed his delight, stating, “It’s a pleasure to return to Days and collaborate with one of my favorites; Billy is truly a gem to work alongside.

Since welcoming his two sons, his heart has opened even wider; thank you, my friend, for your heartfelt embrace. The new writers are indeed making an impact—DiMera is back.”

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Thaao Penghlis Had Given Up On The Soaps

In May of this year, Thaao shared his sentiments with Soap Opera News, expressing his intention to bid farewell to the world of soap operas.

He remarked, “The landscape is evolving with fresh characters and financial limitations; Some beloved figures have departed, it’s time to embrace new horizons and cherish the moments that have been shared.” Yet, with a revitalized perspective and a new team of writers, Thaao appears to be relishing his return to the ensemble.

He’s rejoining the illustrious DiMera family, a delight that audiences can anticipate in the summer of 2025. Thaao also had played Tony and Victor Cassadine on ABC’s General Hospital, Victor a role more recently played there by Charles Shaughnessy.