While his casting had long been rumored, actor Jacob Martinez will officially assume the role of Javi Hernandez on âDays of our Lives,â beginning with the Tuesday, June 30 episode of the Peacock-exclusive series. He replaces Al Calderon, who exited last year to join NBCâs primetime drama âBrilliant Mindsâ as a series regular for the showâs second season.
Shortly after it was announced that Calderon would exit the series, a spokesperson told Soap Opera Network, âWe do not comment on the contract status of our actors, but fans should not worry, âJaviâ is alive and well in Salem.â Calderonâs final episodes as Javi Hernandez are slated to air in May 2026, with the character taking time away from Salem until the AKA Talent Agency and Impact Artists Group-repped Martinez plays out Javiâs return after the character departs following his breakup with Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) and learning his father, Gabriel, had suffered a heart attack.=
A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), this marks Martinezâ first foray in daytime and his first major acting role. His other credits include the Erwin Ordoñez-directed short âMemory Swimâ and the play âDog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead.â He also starred in the New York-based Joeâs Pub at The Public Theater production of the musical âIn Pieces: The Musical.â
Several cast members from âDays of our Livesâ are already following Martinez on Instagram, including Calderon.
Deadline first reported Martinezâ casting as Javi.
Note: The post Jacob Martinez Cast As New Javi Hernandez On âDays Of Our Livesâ, Replacing Al Calderon first appeared on Soap Opera Network.
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