Days of Our Lives has had quite a few hires in the last few months—and now, according to Deadline, we can add Heated Rivalry actor Franco Lo Presti to the list! LoPresti is coming aboard to play Sami Brady’s fiancé, Dante Vitali, with his official Salem debut set for September 14.
Key Takeaways
- Franco Lo Presti joins Days of Our Lives as Sami’s fiance, Dante Vitale.
- Dante arrives in Salem on September 14.
- LoPresti played Cliff Marleau on Heated Rivalry.
- Brandon Butler and Sydney Malakeh have also recently joined the soap.
- Vico Escorcia is now listed as off contract as Ari Horton.
Who Is Franco Lo Presti?
Born in Scarborough, Toronto, the Canadian actor is best known for portraying Cliff Marleau on Heated Rivalry, as well as appearances on Tracker and Jupiter’s Legacy. His other notable credits include Hudson & Rex, Workin’ Moms, and Chucky. Off-screen, he has been married to actress Emily Alatalo since November 2023.
Cast Changes on Days of Our Lives
Lo Presti is far from the only fresh face landing in Salem as the canvas continues to expand. Sydney Malakeh joins the Peacock soap as EJ and Sami’s daughter, Sydney DiMera, making her debut on September 9.
Meanwhile, Brandon Butler recently made his debut in the contract role of Mason Whitfield, a mysterious newcomer we’ll be learning much more about soon. On top of that, recent closing credits revealed that Vico Escorcia has moved off contract in her role as Arianna Horton. With Sami’s daughter returning on September 9 and her new fiancé Dante right behind her on September 14, the DiMera and Brady family dynamics are about to get hit with a serious shakeup!
So, how do you feel about Franco Lo Presti coming in as Dante? How do you feel about Sydney Malakeh playing Sydney DiMera on Days of Our Lives? Sound off in the comments section below!
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