Alison Sweeney is always “thrilled” to return to Days of Our Lives for an episode arc — and come 2025, fans will get to see her back in action. “I love playing Sami and I am always happy for the chance to come back,” Sweeney, 47, told TVInsider on Tuesday, August 6, confirming that she has started to film new episodes as Sami Brady. “We always have to figure out scheduling and such, but, if at all possible, I’m so glad to make it happen.
” (Her episodes will begin streaming on Peacock next year.) The actress made her Days of Our Lives debut in 1987 as a young Adrienne Johnson in a flashback. It wasn’t until 1993 that she began portraying Sami on the soap opera.
Sweeney exited the show in 2014 after 21 years, but she has continued to make cameos on the series, the latest being in December 2022. “We were all trying to figure out how long it’s been; no one could remember!” she teased. “I remembered Sami’s grand exit storming out of the DiMera mansion.
I was interested to hear how and why they were bringing Sami back to town. With Sami it could be anything.” Sweeney played coy about why Sami is coming back to Salem, but she hinted it will live up to her dramatic standards.
“Well, it was definitely an unexpected storyline they pitched me,” she said. “I have to tell you, of all the ideas, I was pretty shocked.” The soap star added, “I am so glad that Sami is still such a part of the town.
It’s fun for me.” While Sweeney is excited to get b.