After a decade-long absence, Arnold Geniger is back on Days of our Lives, and actor Galen Gering is taking the character to new, outrageous heights. Arnold, a character who initially faked his death, returns with an unpredictable, chaotic energy that stands in stark contrast to Gering’s more methodical alter ego, Rafe.

Hey Arnold!

When asked about his character’s return, Gering was clearly thrilled. “I had no idea Arnold would come back,” he admits to Soap Opera Digest. “The guy had died, after all! But it was such a thrill to revisit the role and see how we could make him more extreme.”

Gone is the subtle character of the past; in his place is a more ridiculous, over-the-top Arnold that Gering can’t help but have fun with. “People on set were like, ‘Oh my God. You’re having a blast!’ And I totally was.”

An Epic Switch-Up

For Gering, playing Arnold is a welcome departure from his steady, by-the-book Rafe. “It’s a good change,” he says. “I get to spread my wings and have some fun without all the seriousness.” Arnold’s volatile nature has even led to comparisons to Joe Pesci, which Gering humorously nods to. “He’s kind of like Pesci in the way he can flip a switch and go from playful to completely unpredictable,” he explains.

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As Arnold stirs up chaos for the DiMera family, particularly with EJ (played by Dan Feuerriegel), the dynamic between the two characters offers some juicy drama. Gering relishes the opportunity to put EJ on the back foot, pushing him to the limit. “I get to needle him and make him uncomfortable. It’s a fun position for Arnold to be in because usually, it’s EJ doing the pushing!”

Shocking Drama Is Coming!

Fans can expect Arnold’s return to be full of twists and laughs. Arnold has already paid a visit to his old friend EJ (Dan Feuerrigel) and it’s only a matter of time before these scheme Kings get to plotting. Arnold wants money and EJ has plenty, but we all know he’s not about to hand over a pile of cash without playing a few games.

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