Days of Our Lives has added a new face to the cast: The Young and the Restless alum Michael Roark. While the show has not yet revealed the role Roark will take on, he has reportedly begun taping and may make his on-screen debut sooner than expected. Estimates suggest he could appear on-screen by October of this year.

The Young & Restless star Michael Roark joins Days of Our Lives cast in mystery role

Michael Roark has only made one daytime appearance before this. He played the role of Travis Crawford on Young & Restless. His character became romantically involved with Victoria while she was using the alias Tori. They had a long relationship and even got engaged. Roark has not taken on any daytime roles since then.

However, the actor has appeared in various other films and shows. These include Drop Dead Diva, The Glades, The Vampire Diaries, and Grey’s Anatomy. His more recent roles include Butch on The Black Dagger Brotherhood and Alek in the 2025 film Catalyst.

Rumors of Roark’s casting emerged over the weekend when soap fans noticed that the actor had started following Days of Our Lives cast members on social media platforms. Recently, a spokesperson for Days of Our Lives confirmed this with a statement, saying, “Yes, Michael Roark has been taping but won’t be seen on-air until the first week of October. No comment about the role he is playing nor the storyline in which he is involved. Stay tuned!”

Of course, if a star like Roark is joining the show, it is likely for a major role. But it seems not many details will be revealed until it is time for his debut. Reports estimate that he will appear on-screen during the first week of October. That timeline could vary depending on what character he is set to portray.

More details about Michael Roark’s character should arrive soon. Stay tuned.