Days of our lives spoilers: Billy Flynn’s replacement actor’s identity revealed, shocking DOOL fans
Days of Our Lives spoilers indicate fans were shocked this week to learn that Billy Flynn was exiting the role of Chad DiMera and leaving the show, heading to “greener” pastures by entering the Young and the Restless.
Due to Days’ advanced filming schedule, fans will continue to see Flynn in the role until 2026. Still, this hasn’t stopped viewers from speculating if Chad DiMera will exit the soap or be recast.
Hank Northorp’s Mysterious New Role
About a month ago, TV Insider reported that Hank Northrop, son of Lynn Herring (General Hospital’s Lucy Coe) and the late Wayne Northrop (Roman Brady and Dr. Alex North), is set to enter the land of Salem, later this year.
He auditioned for Days of Our Lives in late November 29 and found out that he snagged a part in early January.
Additional information offered was that Hank would be working closely with James Reynolds (Abe Carver), someone who also worked very closely with his dad, Wayne, while he was on the show.
Flynn’s exit and Hank’s entrance dates don’t exactly line up. Northrop is set to arrive on the Salem scene in late 2025, while it seems as if Billy Flynn’s scenes will air until early 2026, this doesn’t mean that Hank may not be the new Chad DiMera.
This Could Spin So Many Ways
With months before Flynn is set to exit, so much could happen on the canvas. This is the land of soaps, where anything is possible.
Hank Northrop is set to work with James Reynolds, and while Abe and Chad aren’t necessarily in each other’s orbits now, could something change within storylines between now and then?
Another thing to consider is the fact that Hank Northrop and Billy Flynn do have similar features and are close in age. Hank is 34 while Billy is 39. Could Chad exit Salem in a fashion where he needs plastic surgery? Are Billy Flynn’s 2026 scenes on the show, flashbacks?
Reports indicate that Hank is entering a “new role” on the soap so is it possible that he debuts as a “new character” but is really Chad DiMera?
Could Hank Northrop be the new Chad DiMera recast? Share your thoughts below! Watch the Peacock soap daily to catch all the drama in Salem and visit this site often for the most up-to-date Days of Our Lives news and spoilers.
