Days of Our Lives Comings and Goings brings exciting news for longtime fans—Thaao Penghlis is heading back to Salem! The beloved actor, known for portraying both Tony and Andre DiMera, has confirmed his return this summer. After decades filled with wild twists, faked deaths, and shocking reveals, Tony DiMera will once again shake things up in Salem.
Days of Our Lives Comings and Goings: Thaao Penghlis Confirms His Comeback
Penghlis recently surprised fans by sharing a post on social media, confirming his return to Days of Our Lives. He included a throwback photo with Lauren Koslow (Kate) and Deidre Hall (Marlena), celebrating their “chemistry” and joyful collaboration. His caption teased fans with the words, “Great being back. Airing mid-June. With love.” Needless to say, the excitement in the comments was immediate. The DiMera dynasty lives on.
Tony DiMera’s exit in 1985 was one of his first big swan songs. He vanished into the fog, leaving Salem behind. But that was far from the end of his story. In 1993, he returned to town under a new head writer’s vision. Viewers watched him battle John Black for Kristen DiMera’s heart, igniting one of the show’s unforgettable love triangles.
Years later, fans thought Tony was dead once again. But in true soap fashion, it turned out to be Andre DiMera—the evil twin behind the madness. Andre wasn’t just impersonating Tony; he was orchestrating one of Salem’s wildest hoaxes. The infamous Salem Serial Killer storyline had viewers believing Marlena was a murderer. Thankfully, everyone was alive, and it was just another DiMera illusion.
From Salem to Port Charles and Back Again
In 2007, Tony returned once more and reunited with Anna Fredericks Brady DiMera. Their love story touched hearts across Salem. But soon after, Anna believed she had lost Tony for good. She even carried around an urn with his ashes. Of course, Tony wasn’t really dead. Just another classic twist in the DiMera saga.
Outside of Days, Thaao Penghlis left his mark on another major soap opera. He played Victor Cassadine on General Hospital, joining the infamous Cassadine family. From schemes for world domination to deadly plots, Victor delivered it all. Penghlis reprised the role in 2014 and appeared again in 2021, although the character was later recast. Still, fans remember Penghlis’ Victor as iconic.
Right now, there are no official details about Tony DiMera’s new storyline. But rumors hint at big DiMera family drama ahead. Will Tony face off with EJ? Could Andre reappear in some twisted way? With the DiMeras, anything is possible.
Days of Our Lives Comings and Goings confirm that summer is heating up fast in Salem. Don’t miss Tony’s long-awaited return! Stay tuned for more casting news and dramatic returns only at Soap Opera Daily.
