Alison Sweeney is set to reprise her role as Sami Brady on the long-running soap opera, Days of Our Lives, in 2025. Sweeney expressed her excitement about returning to the show, stating that she loves playing Sami and is always thrilled for the opportunity to come back. She first debuted on the show in 1987 as a young Adrienne Johnson before taking on the role of Sami in 1993.
Having left the show in 2014 after 21 years, Sweeney has made occasional appearances, with her latest cameo in December 2022. She hinted at an unexpected and dramatic storyline for her character's return to Salem, keeping fans intrigued about what's to come.
Despite feeling nervous about returning to the show's format and memorizing lengthy scripts, Sweeney enjoys revisiting her soap opera roots. She described the experience as nostalgic, with the familiar setting of the dressing rooms and makeup room evoking memories from her earlier days on the show.
While focusing on other projects, including her involvement in Hallmark movies such as The Wedding Veil franchise and the Hannah Swensen Mysteries, Sweeney has maintained connections with her Days of Our Lives family. She has facilitated crossovers between the two worlds, inviting former co-stars to appear in her Hallmark productions.
Sweeney expressed her enthusiasm for potential future crossovers, emphasizing the fun in keeping those doors open for collaborations. Fans can catch new episodes of Days of Our Lives streaming on Peacock every weekday morning at 6 a.m. ET, with Sweeney's return as Sami Brady set to bring more drama and excitement to the beloved soap opera.