There are a host of Days of our Lives casting changes coming in the next few weeks. Because there are so many, some fans may feel like they've suffered whiplash as characters whiz in and out of the show's storylines.
Rhasaan Orange (Tek Kramer) has been taken off contract. The actor joined the cast in July 2003.
Newcomer Ashley Benson has been cast in the role of Abby Deveraux. DAYS execs decided to "age" the character and previous actress Jillian Clare was dismissed from the role. Benson had a small role in the motion picture "13 Going On 30m" in addition to a handful of guest spots on primetime series.
Meanwhile, there is contract news for two popular veteran stars. Both Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts) and Drake Hogestyn (John Black) will be sticking around. For more details on their new contracts, click here.
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