DAYS CASTING BUZZ

ANOTHER LOCKHART HITS THE ROAD!!!

Patrick's run in Salem finally ends.

Sources confirm that Brody Hutzler's run as Patrick Lockhart is about to come to an end. No offcial statement was given. It is reported Hutzler will exit in early September but that he may be back in the future to spill further Dimera secrets. More on this will be reported next week in an interview with executive producer Ned Yadroc and head writer Tim Lowery.

Other Casting News:

-Eric Winter's short term run as Rex will end during Days's summer finale week (August 28-Sept 1). Rumor has it Farah Fath (Mimi) will also exit during that week as her character's goodbye will coincide with Winter's Rex.

-Joseph Mascolo (Stefano) was spotted at the studio and has begun taping again. Expect to see him on air in the next few weeks.

-Tanya Boyd (Celeste) has been downgraded once again to recurring status as the show has decided to put off it's story for her for awhile.

-Billy Warlock (Frankie) has been downgraded to recurring status effective September 1. The actor has agreed to stay on in a limited role as the show has no front-burner plans for him in the near future.

-Look for the big mystery return to be revealed in the coming weeks and, yes, it has something to do with the mysterious man who was dragged off the Melaswen island from his cell during the big escape.