Days of Our Lives Recasts Chloe: Sofia Mattsson Debuts in 2027

Sofia Mattsson will play the new Chloe Lane on Days of Our Lives, with her debut set for early 2027. The fall-winter preview confirmed the recast, one of the soap world's most discussed casting announcements in months. Mattsson, previously known for playing Sasha on General Hospital, takes over the role from Nadia Bjorlin, who currently lives in Europe and declined to return.

The news lands as Salem celebrates its 61st anniversary, and the canvas is shifting accordingly. The week of November 9, 2026 brings returning characters across multiple storylines, from DiMera family confrontations to a long-feared villain setting his sights on Marlena once again.

Who returns the week of November 9?

Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley return as Tony and Anna DiMera on Monday, November 9. Their appearance ties directly into the ongoing DiMera family upheaval surrounding Dominic's arrival. Penghlis also shares scenes with Dan Feuerriegel's EJ on Thursday, November 12, adding a family dimension to what has been a week of confrontations for the DiMeras.

Sal Stowers also steps back into a prominent role as Lani Price Grant. Lani covers for a friend on Monday, then shares scenes with Theo on Wednesday, November 11. On Friday, November 13, she delivers troubling news directly to Xander, a storyline choice that gives her week real weight across multiple plots.

Lorelei Olivia Mote is back as Rachel Black on Tuesday, November 10. Rachel opens up to Brady about Kristen's latest absence, and the emotional weight of those scenes is expected to hit hard.

What does the DiMera chaos draw in?

Stacy Haiduk continues her double duty this week, appearing as both Susan Banks and Kristen DiMera. Her dual presence keeps things unpredictable.

Franco LoPresti returns as Dante Vitali, who will confront Dominic directly this week. That confrontation ranks among the more anticipated moments of the week, given how charged Dominic's arrival has been.

Maggie Carney is back as Rita Lesley on Friday, November 13. Rita will pick a side in the escalating DiMera situation, which makes her brief return feel significant rather than incidental. Shi Ne Nielson also reappears as Amy Choi, Sophia's mother. Holly, played by Ashley Puzemis, pushes Amy hard with questions about Sophia's survival, and Amy's reaction may tell Holly more than any answer would.

Why is Alice Halsey back as Rachel?

Alice Halsey, who played Rachel from April 2025 through March 2026, filmed four episodes last week due to a scheduling conflict with Mote. Those episodes will not air until 2027.

Halsey currently leads Netflix's Little House on the Prairie adaptation. She shared that she was thrilled to return. "It was very exciting. My parents told me that I would be coming back for a few more episodes, and I was so happy," she said.

The arrangement means two actresses will appear as Rachel across separate air dates, a direct result of a young performer's competing obligations on a high-profile streaming production.

What comes next for Salem?

The fall-winter preview confirmed a second major addition alongside Mattsson's Chloe: George DelHoyo reprises his role as Orpheus, and his sights are set on Marlena once again. His return stood out as one of the most anticipated reveals in the preview.

The week of November 9 covers the full range from emotional family scenes to outright DiMera chaos, with Tony and Anna back, Lani carrying weight across three storylines, and Dante confronting Dominic.

What does this change for viewers? The confirmed arrivals of Orpheus, a new Chloe and additional Alice Halsey episodes mean 2027 is already shaping up as an eventful year for Salem, with the 61st-anniversary celebrations providing the backdrop for a cast in flux.