Casting Surge Across Daytime Soaps – Week of July 20, 2026

Soap Opera Digest’s roundup for the week of July 20 lists new and returning performers on General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Beyond the Gates. Episodes airing between July 15 and July 30 feature a mix of guest spots, recasts, and storyline-driven returns.

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• General Hospital sees the return of Asher Antonyzyn (Danny Morgan) on July 24 opposite Steve Burton, and Finn Carr (Rocco Falconeri) in a heart-to-heart with Sonny Corinthos on July 23.

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• The Bold and the Beautiful adds Delon de Metz as Zende Forrester on July 21 and Jennifer Gareis as Donna Logan during the Logan sisters’ peace attempt.

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• Beyond the Gates introduces Angela Fairley (Deanna McBride) meeting a “handsome stranger,” and Ashley Jones (Heather Armstrong) returns for scenes with Joey Lindstrom.

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• Days of Our Lives features Miles Anderson (Foster) opposite Susan Seaforth Hayes on July 21, and Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera) sharing a moment with her daughter Rachel (Lorelei Olivia Mote).

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• Easton Winn temporarily assumes the role of James West on July 16 after Gary James Fuller’s biking injury.

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• Kayden Brenna Tokarski debuts as Scout Cain on July 20, while Sienna Goerisch takes over Amelia Corinthos on July 15.

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• Kelly Kruger appears as Serena Baldwin, with her first air date slated for July 30.

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• Jequan Jackson returns as Quinn, a former teammate of Kai (Jens Austin Astrup), debuting on July 22.

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• “I hope you love her as much as I do!!!!” — Kelly Kruger, Actress (Instagram post announcing her debut as Serena Baldwin).

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Upcoming episodes will continue to showcase the newly introduced and returning characters, with General Hospital slated to feature Simon, the new A&R representative, and The Young and the Restless planning further scenes with Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott) and Devon (Bryton James) on July 24.

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