''Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem'' is an American
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. It is a spin-off of the flagship ''
Days of Our Lives
''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock (streaming service), Peacock. The soap, which aired on ...
'' television series. It premiered on
Peacock
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on September 6, 2021, with a daily episode through September 10, 2021. ''Beyond Salem: Chapter 2'', a second season of five episodes, premiered on July 11, 2022.
Premise
The series follows the adventures of current and former characters of ''
Days of Our Lives
''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock (streaming service), Peacock. The soap, which aired on ...
'' outside of Salem,
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.
Cast
Main
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Deidre Hall
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Hall has won many awards for her portrayal of Marlena, including ...
as
Marlena Evans
Marlena Evans is a fictional character on the NBC daytime drama, ''Days of Our Lives'', a long-running serial about working life in the fictional town of Salem. She has been played by actress Deidre Hall since 1976, but the character was absent fr ...
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Drake Hogestyn
Donald Drake Hogestyn () (born September 29, 1953) is an American actor best known for his long running role as John Black on the American soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''.
Early life
Hogestyn was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he gradua ...
James Reynolds James or Jim Reynolds may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* James Reynolds (artist) (1891-1957), American writer, painter, illustrator, set designer and costume designer
*James Reynolds (actor) (born 1946), American actor
* James Reynolds (compose ...
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Abe Carver
Abe Carver is a fictional character on the long-running American soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''. Actor James Reynolds has played the character since he originated it on the series in 1981, and is currently the fifth longest serving actor on the ...
(season 1)
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Jackée Harry
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Robert Scott Wilson
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He is also known for being the first male model of '' The Pri ...
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Ben Weston
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Victoria Konefal
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Early life
Konefal was born in Brooklyn, New York. Her family consists of her parents, an older brother and si ...
as
Ciara Brady
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She is a member of three of the mos ...
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Sal Stowers
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Early life
Stowers was b ...
Lamon Archey
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Eli Grant
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(season 1)
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Chandler Massey
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Massey w ...
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Will Horton
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Chad DiMera
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Introduce ...
(season 1)
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Zach Tinker
Zachary Atticus Tinker (born May 8, 1994) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Fenmore Baldwin in the CBS Daytime soap opera ''The Young and the Restless''. In 2019, Tinker was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for his portrayal ...
as
Sonny Kiriakis }
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Tony DiMera
Tony DiMera is a fictional character from the American soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'', played by actor Thaao Penghlis on and off from November 6, 1981, until October 24, 1985, and from July 19, 2007, until April 1, 2009. One of the character's ...
(season 1)
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Leann Hunley
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as
Anna DiMera
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(season 1)
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Charles Shaughnessy
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as
Shane Donovan
A list of notable characters from the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' that significantly impacted storylines and debuted between January 1, 1980, and the end of 1989, in order of first appearance.
DJ Craig
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Drew Donovan
Drew Donovan is a fictional character from the soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''. He was played by Charles Shaughnessy
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(season 1)
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Peter Porte
Peter Porte (born March 31, 1984) is an American actor, known for the soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'', the films ''It's Not Porn...'' and ''Sutures'', and the sitcom ''Baby Daddy'' playing Brad Walker, who is married to Bonnie Wheeler. ...
as
Kyle Graham
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(season 1)
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Kristian Alfonso
Kristian-Joy Alfonso (born September 5, 1963) is an American actress, former figure skater and fashion model. She is recognized for her portrayal of Hope Williams Brady on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''.
Early life
Alfonso was bo ...
as
Hope Williams Brady
Hope Williams Brady is a fictional character from ''Days of Our Lives'', an American soap opera on the NBC network. Created by writer William J. Bell, she was portrayed by Kristian Alfonso on and off from April 1983 to October 2020. Hope is a mem ...
(season 2)
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Peter Reckell
Peter Paul Reckell (born May 7, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Bo Brady, a role he originated in 1983 on the NBC drama ''Days of Our Lives''.
Reckell has played Bo Brady on ''Days of Our Lives'' from 1983 to 1987, 19 ...
as
Bo Brady
Beauregard Aurelius "Bo" Brady is a fictional character from the NBC daytime soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''. The role has been most notably portrayed by Peter Reckell, who originated the role on May 3, 1983.
Creation and Casting
Created un ...
Mary Beth Evans
Mary Beth Evans (born March 7, 1961) is an American television actress, known for her role as Kayla Brady on the NBC daytime soap ''Days of Our Lives'', and her role as Sierra Estaban on the CBS daytime soap ''As the World Turns''.
Career
Evans ...
Stephen Nichols
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Christopher Sean
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as
Paul Narita
Paul Narita is a fictional character from the NBC Daytime soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''.
Paul was created under head writers Gary Tomlin and Christopher Whitesell and portrayed by actor Christopher Sean. Paul was introduced in November 2014 as ...
(season 2)
* Colton Little as
Andrew Donovan
A list of notable characters from the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' that significantly impacted storylines and debuted between January 1, 1980, and the end of 1989, in order of first appearance.
DJ Craig
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(season 2)
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Camila Banus
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as
Gabi Hernandez
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(season 2)
* Remington Hoffman as Li Shin (season 2)
* Miranda Wilson as
Megan Hathaway
A list of notable characters from the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' that significantly impacted storylines and debuted between January 1, 1980, and the end of 1989, in order of first appearance.
DJ Craig
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(season 2)
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Lucas Adams
Lucas Brentley Adams (born July 24, 1993) is an American actor. He is known for his appearances in '' True Blood'' and a recurring role on Disney's '' Liv and Maddie''. Adams joined the cast of ''Days of Our Lives'' in 2017. He was nominated for t ...
as
Tripp Dalton
A list of notable characters from the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' that significantly impacted storylines and debuted between January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2019.
Madeline Peterson Woods
Madeline Peterson Woods, portrayed by Jessi ...
(season 2)
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Lisa Rinna
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as
Billie Reed
Billie Reed is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'', created by writer Sheri Anderson and most prominently portrayed by Lisa Rinna.
Casting
The role of Billie Reed was originally played by Lisa Rinna on Septe ...
(season 1)
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Eileen Davidson
Eileen Marie Davidson is an American actress, author, television personality and former model. Davidson is best known for her roles in soap operas as Kristen DiMera and Susan Banks on NBC's ''Days of Our Lives'' and Ashley Abbott on CBS's '' ...
as
Kristen DiMera
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(season 1), Thomas Banks (season 2) and Sister Mary Moira Banks (season 2)
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Loretta Devine
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as Angela (season 2)
Supporting
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Christie Clark
Christie Mary Clark (born December 13, 1973) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Carrie Brady in ''Days of Our Lives''.
Early life
Clark was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 13, 1973, to Craig and Cathy Clar ...
as
Carrie Brady Reed
Carrie Brady is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera, ''Days of Our Lives'', a long-running serial set in the fictional town of Salem, Illinois. Created by head writer Margaret DePriest, the role of Carrie has been most notably port ...
(season 1)
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Austin Peck
Austin Peck (born April 9, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his work in daytime soap operas.
Personal life
Peck was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and moved to San Francisco at age eight after his parents divorced. He briefly attende ...
Greg Rikaart
Gregory Andrew Rikaart (born February 26, 1977) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Kevin Fisher on the television soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' since 2003, and also playing Leo Stark on ''Days Of Our Lives''.
Through ...
as
Leo Stark
A list of notable characters from the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' that significantly impacted storylines and debuted between January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2019.
Madeline Peterson Woods
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(season 1)
* Abigail Klein as Stephanie Johnson (season 2)
* Tanner Stine as
Joey Johnson
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(season 2)
* Victoria Grace as Wendy Shin (season 2)
Adrienne Frantz
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Career
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as Sophie Faversham (season 1)
* Scott Bailey as Miles Faversham (season 1)
* Roxy Wood as Cori Blake (season 1)
* Enya Flack as Michelle White (season 1)
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Noah Huntley
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as Lord Sebastian Alamain (season 1)
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Vince Van Patten
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Personal life
Van Patten was born in Bellerose, New York, as the youngest son of actor Dick Van Pa ...
as Phil Hellworth (season 2)
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Josh Taylor Josh or Joshua Taylor may refer to:
* Josh Taylor (actor) (born 1943), American comedy and dramatic television actor
* Josh Taylor (baseball) (born 1993), American professional baseball pitcher
* Josh Taylor (boxer)
Josh Taylor (born 2 January ...
as
Chris Kositchek
A list of notable characters from the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' that significantly impacted storylines and debuted between January 1, 1970, and the end of 1979.
Linda Patterson
Linda Patterson was a character portrayed by Nadyne Tu ...
(season 2)
* Andrew Masset as Judge Welch (season 2)
* Scott Shilstone as
Zack Brady
''Days of Our Lives'' is an American soap opera broadcast on the NBC network. Created by Ted and Betty Corday, the series focuses on the residents of the fictional midwestern town of Salem, USA. It premiered on November 8, 1965. This is a list o ...
(season 2)
Episodes
Season 1 (2021)
An investigation into some stolen jewels is the focus of this season set in locations such as Phoenix,
Miami
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An investigation into who is trying to unite three magical prisms is the focus of this season set in locations such as
Montreal
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Seattle
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San Francisco
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Monte Carlo
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Caracas
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Hong Kong
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Production
It was announced in July 2021 that
Peacock
Peafowl is a common name for three bird species in the genera ''Pavo (genus), Pavo'' and ''Afropavo'' within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae, the pheasants and their allies. Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female pea ...
had ordered a five-episode miniseries spinoff of ''Days of Our Lives'', which would see current and former actors star, including Rinna, Hall and Reynolds, among others. Additional castings, including Davidson and Penghlis, were announced the following month. Filming had commenced by August 2021.
A second chapter of five episodes was announced in April 2022, premiered from July 11 to 15. The casting of
Kristian Alfonso
Kristian-Joy Alfonso (born September 5, 1963) is an American actress, former figure skater and fashion model. She is recognized for her portrayal of Hope Williams Brady on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''.
Early life
Alfonso was bo ...
and
Peter Reckell
Peter Paul Reckell (born May 7, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Bo Brady, a role he originated in 1983 on the NBC drama ''Days of Our Lives''.
Reckell has played Bo Brady on ''Days of Our Lives'' from 1983 to 1987, 19 ...
was announced with it. Steve Burton was later announced to have joined the second chapter in the role of Harris Michaels. On June 2, 2022, it was announced that Davidson,
Christopher Sean
Christopher Sean Friel (born October 25, 1985) is an American actor known for his role as Paul Narita on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''. He previously played Bing Lee in the critically acclaimed web series ''The Lizzie Bennet Diaries'' ...
,
Vince Van Patten
Vincent Van Patten (born October 17, 1957) is an American actor, former professional tennis player, and the commentator for the World Poker Tour.
Personal life
Van Patten was born in Bellerose, New York, as the youngest son of actor Dick Van Pa ...
, and
Loretta Devine
Loretta Devine (born August 21, 1949) is an American actress, singer and voice actor. She is known for numerous roles across stage and screen. Her most high profile roles include Lorrell Robinson in the original Broadway production of '' Dreamg ...
had also been cast.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack for ''Beyond Salem: Chapter 2'' was released on July 15, 2022.