Peacock‘s Days of Our Lives has done some recasting and it couldn’t be more like a soap opera. Jen Lilley has been playing the role of Theresa Donovan on and off since 2013 and recently reappeared for a story arc.
However, her return as Theresa will be short-lived as the character was re-cast with a fellow co-star. The end credits of the October 2 episode spoiled that Emily O’Brien would be playing Theresa and take over for Lilley, who last appeared on the episode that aired September 22.
O’Brien is currently playing the role of Gwen von Leuschner on the drama series and will be doubling as Theresa in the episodes ahead.
Lilley talked to Soaps.com about the recasting and producers told her how O’Brien would be playing both roles simultaneously. “Oh yeah, we’re just gonna put her in a wig,” Lilley said someone in production told her.
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