SERENA Scott Thomas, who has appeared on NCIS and the Hallmark Channel, has booked a new role on Days of Our Lives.
The English actress and producer will play Fiona Cook, the ex-mother of Xander Kiriakis, in the July 19 episode of the NBC soap opera.
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Serena, 62, recently discussed her new role and how her character will make a difference on Days of Our Lives.
“Fiona comes with her own talent, great and responsible, with a twinkle in her eye [and] wants to make peace with her son,” she told TV Guide, for Soap opera summary.
The actress previously starred as Princess Diana in the TV film Diana: Her True Story, and as Carole Middleton in William & Kate.
She also played Black Rose in a 2007 episode of NCIS and has appeared in films such as The World Is Not Enough, Hostage and Brothel.
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Other actors joining the soap in upcoming episodes include Madelyn Kientz as Sophia, Colton Little as Andrew Donovan, Christopher Sean as Paul Narita and Zach Tinker as Sonny Kiriakis.
COME BACK!
The daytime TV soap has had many programming and character changes this summer, including cameos from two returning actors earlier this month.
Remington Hoffman, who played Li Shin, and David S. Lee, who played Gil Carter, returned to Days of Our Lives in flashback scenes about Li’s death.
Li first appeared in a Days spin-off series, Chad & Abby in Paris.
He later appeared in another Peacock spin-off, Beyond Salem: Chapter Two, before joining Days in April 2020.
The character was found dead in a November 2023 episode, after being stabbed in the back by Connie Vinniski.
Remington’s character Gil was a businessman married to Gabi Hernandez.
A SAD GOODBYE
While viewers were treated to cameos from some returning cast members this month, they were also greeted with a devastating character goodbye.
Fans saw the last appearance of Doug Williams, played by actor Bill Hayes, on July 11th.
Celebrities on Days of Our Lives
Days of Our Lives has been on the air since 1965.
Here is a list of celebrities who have appeared on Days of Our Lives.
- Christina Applegate (1972)
- Kathie Lee Gifford (1975)
- Pat Sajak (1983)
- Pamela Anderson (1992)
- Lisa Rina (1992 to 1995)
- Mila Kunis (1994)
- Tara Reid (1995)
- LeAnn Rhimes (1995)
- Jensen Ackles (1997 to 2000)
- Ashley Benson (2004 to 2007)
- Kyle Richards (2013)
Bill’s final episode aired just seven months after his death earlier this year at the age of 98.
The actor’s death was revealed in a statement from the program’s executive producer, Ken Corday.
“I’ve known Bill for almost my entire life and he personified the heart and soul of Days of Our Lives,” said Ken.
“While we mourn and miss him, Bill’s indelible legacy will live on in our hearts and in the stories we tell, on and off the screen.”
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The actor has played Doug since the 70s, winning the hearts of many viewers over the years.
When details of Bill’s final episode emerged, fans admitted they weren’t ready to say goodbye.
“Even though we had months to prepare for Doug’s (Bill Hayes) last day of work and his death on TV, I’m going to cry a lot and for a long time,” one person wrote.
“I’m not ready to say goodbye to Bill Hayes,” said a second.
Throughout his time on Days, Bill received two Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series.
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