'Days Of Our Lives' Casts Sami's Daughter; Plus, 'Heated Rivalry' Actor Joins Peacock Sudser
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β’Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:59:38 +0000
π° What Happened
Days of Our Lives has cast Sydney Malakeh in a big new role. She will play Sydney DiMera, the only daughter of Sami and EJ. Alison Sweeney plays Sami. Dan Feuerriegel plays EJ.
The character was last seen in the 2021 movie A Very Salem Christmas. Malakeh first appears in Salem on September 9. The show also hired Franco LoPresti to play Dante. Dante arrives on September 14 and has links to Sami.
π The Backstory
The casting is part of a fresh wave of talent for the Peacock soap. Brandon Butler from 13 Reasons Why joined recently as Mason Whitfield. LoPresti played Cliff Marleau on the series Heated Rivalry. He also appeared in Tracker and Chucky.
Malakeh has credits on Grey's Anatomy, Shrinking, and Loot. Fans are excited to see Sami's daughter return as an adult. The new story lines will shake up life in Salem.
π― Why It Matters
Soap fans get new faces and fresh drama in Salem. A long-lost character is returning to the screen. That gives loyal viewers a big reason to keep watching.
Days of Our Lives has cast Sydney Malakeh in a big new role. She will play Sydney DiMera, the only daughter of Sami and EJ. Alison Sweeney plays Sami. Dan Feuerriegel plays EJ.
The character was last seen in the 2021 movie A Very Salem Christmas. Malakeh first appears in Salem on September 9. The show also hired Franco LoPresti to play Dante. Dante arrives on September 14 and has links to Sami.
The casting is part of a fresh wave of talent for the Peacock soap. Brandon Butler from 13 Reasons Why joined recently as Mason Whitfield. LoPresti played Cliff Marleau on the series Heated Rivalry. He also appeared in Tracker and Chucky.
Malakeh has credits on Grey's Anatomy, Shrinking, and Loot. Fans are excited to see Sami's daughter return as an adult. The new story lines will shake up life in Salem.
Soap fans get new faces and fresh drama in Salem. A long-lost character is returning to the screen. That gives loyal viewers a big reason to keep watching.