Drake Hogestyn, who last aired as John Black on DAYS OF OUR LIVES in June, returns to the studio today to begin taping new episodes, according to Soap Opera Digest.
Despite not appearing on the show, fans continued to vote for him in droves in the weekly We Love Soaps Top 10 Actors list.
Hogestyn will begin airing again in early 2014.
In the August 12, 2013 issue of Digest, DAYS Executive Producer Ken Corday indicated there was a good chance Hogestyn would be back, adding, "I consider him one of the iconic characters in Salem and someone who can come and go because John Black is a superspy, know all-do all."
IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!! #wewantjandm
ReplyDeleteI agree it is about time.
DeleteI agree. John has been missed.
ReplyDeleteHmm didnt really care if he came back or not I just hope they dnt make Marlena feel like she need to depend on John I like her better without a spouse
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I have to admit I like this independent Marlena. This was the character that I remember and love. Deidre has gotten to a chance to interact with other characters instead of it being John Black centric.
ReplyDeleteGreat news! Just hope they give him and Deidre a decent storyline.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Drake (John Black) missed him very much. give him and Deidra a story line that is decent.
DeleteI want Marlena to meet and fall in love with somebody completely new (not Roman!!!)...and then have John come back to try to win her back.
ReplyDeleteI like her better without John it gives her a chance to show her fiesty & fun side lol when she gets to act with other characters on the show she just not always stuck up in that penthouse with him talking bout stefano! Blah Blah Blah!
ReplyDeleteseriously??? They really should care more about getting Peter Reckell (Bo) back - he is truly missed!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. MISS BO!!!!!!! Bring him back to Hope and Cierra.
DeleteI think they should try to get Peter Reckell back also. In fact him and John along with Marlena and Hope make the show interesting with there adventurous story lines.
DeleteI can not wait to see Drake again. I stopped watching Days. Writers get it right this time. I liked Drake because he is extremely handsome, dangerous , hero. I would like to see him come back with more adventures storylines ,multiple romances, and into the spy business with Hope
ReplyDeleteEhhh i wish they stop wit all the madness lol & bring Bo back!!! I woulda been more excited to hear about his return than this dude..now i have to listen to weird whispering when he talks -__-
ReplyDeleteI am glad John is coming back and I want him back with Marlena. They belong together and should not have let Kristen break them up.
ReplyDeleteSo happy John Black back in Salem. Please let the Black Family mend. Reunite John and Marlena. Make things right for this character who has always been such a hero who always put his family first (including his wife),
ReplyDeleteI like to see what DAYS has in store for him i knw i wouldnt pair him & Marlena back up so fast he needs to get his priorties straight since he felt the need to treat her like crap b4 he left..but he still in love with Kristen!? Not so excited about his comback
ReplyDeleteBo first, John whenever. Or never... for that matter...Kristian Alfonso is wasting away without Peter Reckell, but Diedre Hall if just fine without Drake.
ReplyDeletewhy can,t you get bo back and also patch when they were on the scene they allways had a pot cooking. When Shane came to town the plots thickenens . Wake up lets get your ratings up . I remember you once put on a play and all the characters sang or perfrom some act and it was great. Why can,t you do that again and bring back some of the old characters. Get the young ones involved .My family talked about it for a couple of years and loved every minute please bring them back . thankyou
ReplyDeleteI WANT THE 80'S CAST BACK!! Eugene Calliope Steve THE REAL ROMAN! Shane Kimberly & most of all BO! Im only 20 & i have see clips of what the good ol "DAYS" was this news of him coming back is not even worth announcing..like whatever I guess! Marlena is doing much fine without him & she getting more branching out with other characters! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to be finally getting Drake/John back !!!! He and Dee/Doc are wonderful together. They need and compiment each other :)
ReplyDeleteForget this and him lol put Bo back on a contract negotiate with him DAYS!:)
ReplyDelete'sigh'...I missing my Bo Brady ;'(
With this news that the talented Drake Hogestyn is coming back to DAYS next year, it means I'm going to start watching DAYS again next year! Drake is a FABULOUS actor that was SO missed. Marlena is NOT watchable without him, sorry.
ReplyDeleteWelcome BACK Drake! The man who makes MY DAYS!
EXCITED beyond words, Drake/John is coming home. Just hoping he is given a superior s/l
ReplyDeleteI am so Happy That Drake Hogestyn is coming back to Days!!! I am looking forward to Having the one and only John Black back.. All I could say is THANK YOU!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOM MY GOD, thank goodness Drake is coming back to DAYS, I haven't watched this show since his final scene aired but once I see a return date for him, I'll start watching Days again. He is a great actor and there isn't another character as enjoyable to watch as John is!
ReplyDeleteNO, KEEP BO AWAY! For once I like Hope, she is better off without him. Regarding Drake, I'm so excited to see him again! Love him!
ReplyDeleteSuper excited that Drake is coming back! The show hasn't been the same without him! He is an A+ actor who brings his "A" game to each role he plays! Cannot wait until his first air date.
ReplyDeleteDancing a jig here that DRAKE IS BACK!!! Wishing DRAKE was back b4 Feb, a Christmas present would be nice.....hint hint !
ReplyDeleteDoing happy dances because Drake is back next year, just wish he was back this year but the best things in life are worth waiting for! I adore this actor!
ReplyDeleteI'm SO HAPPY Drake is back! CAN'T WAIT to see him!
ReplyDeleteI am SO happy that TPTB FINALLY saw the light & brought Drake Hogestyn off the bench! DAYS is NOT the same with out him at all! CAN'T wait to see Drake again on my TV!! YEAH!!
ReplyDeleteMy God, I couldn't be happier Drake is coming back to DAYS! Finally this show is on the right track. I've pretty much boycotted DAYS since Drake was put on the bench, but next year I'm working DAYS into my life again. Can't wait to see Drake with my own eyes, he is a great actor!
ReplyDeleteYES, FINALLY THE WONDERFUL DRAKE IS BACK! MARLENA IS BORING WITHOUT HIM!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this actor, such a talented man, this news is like an early Christmas present for me. He should've never have left my TV screen but water under the bridge now, I'm just thankful he is back on this show!
ReplyDeleteMarlena isssss far from boring without John sucking her face off!! Oh well might as well get over the fact that TPTB feel the need to bring him back but not Austin Carrie or BO for that matter! :( back to no having backbone Marlena once again
ReplyDeleteThank you for bringing Drake back to days. It has been too long since he left. I haven't watched days. Doc and John belong together. DOOL is not the same without him. Now I can watch my favorite soap again. JOHN IS BACK!!!! AWESOME!!!!! 2014 is going to be the bomb.
ReplyDeletePlease, please, DOL writers, give John his old personality back!!!
ReplyDeleteSince I have to endure that insipid Theresa, why not bring back Kim and Shane? How about Patch? Kayla needs a love interest...sadly Peter Reckell, won't be back, but I miss John, so happy he'll be back!!! Love the new interest between EJ and Abby! Hate the ne Eric...just not interesting and way too feminine...
ReplyDeleteThank you for bring John back . I hope with new exciting adventures and leading ladies with intrigue and romance. GOT IT WRITERS.
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