CASTING NEWS!

TWO SEXY NEW STARS JOIN THE BLOG!

Chad Michael Murray has won the much coveted role of Brady Black! The writer and creator speaks out..."Brady will be returning to Salem later this summer. He has missed a lot. He has had a baby brother be born, he has a new long lost brother in Aidan, and his ex-wife is in town dating his niece's father, Shawn!"...King says with a laugh. "There's a lot that Brady has to return to. And there is a big death coming up. He need to be here for it."

"Chad is a great young actor. He has the acting chops. He has the devilish look and sexiness to him that Drake often has, as well as the sensitivity and vulnerability that Isabella had. He will fit in great with the cast."...promises King. King says bringing Kyle Lowder back to the role was "not an option."

Brady Black will hit the scene in July when he appears for a funeral.

In other news, Shawn Pyfrom of Desperate Housewives has joined the blog in the role of Oscar. Oscar is a waiter whom Will first encounters on the 4th of July Cruise Ship, but he will have a surprising connection to Salem. "It won't be 'Jaw on the floor' shocking or tremendous as some of the other past connections on the blog, but it's cute and nice...a nice treat for the fans!"...promises King.

"It's going to be a great storyline. He is just what Will needs. It won't be about romance or love from the get-go. It's going to be about healing."....previews King.

In other news, at least five actors have been given their walking papers and will last air in late June and early July as part of the 'Rise of the Phoenix' storyline. "I don't think fans will believe two of the deaths, especially because they will be so final. These are two characters I love and whom fans love, but their deaths will serve a great purpose. They'll always be a part of DAYS, but their characters will be meeting their ends."...promises King.