‘Days of our Lives’ Casts Dan Feuerriegel as EJ DiMera

Dan Feuerriegel
DAYS OF OUR LIVES -- Season: 56 -- Pictured: Dan Feuerriegel as EJ DiMera -- (Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC)

When Sami called EJ this week to pay $10 million to Xander for her and ex-husband Lucas’ freedom, it was an easter egg that the DiMera heir was is returning to Salem. Actor Dan Feuerriegel has been cast as the new EJ. He replaces James Scott who left the role and the show in 2014.

Deadline first posted the news that had long been rumored for months. The character was presumed dead but viewers discovered he was still alive.

“EJ has always been an important character to the Salem landscape,” said Executive Producer Ken Corday in a statement, “and we’re thrilled to have found Dan to bring him back to the canvas.”

Feuerriegel’s first episode airs Wednesday, June 9.

Days of our Lives” airs weekdays on NBC.

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