Tyler Christopher Out, Brandon Barash in As Permanent Stefan Recast

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On November 29, 2018, Soaps.com shared the news that former General Hospital star, Brandon Barash who played Johnny Zacchara, has been recast in the role of Stefan O. DiMera on Days of our Lives permanently. Soaps.com can confirm that Christopher’s last airdate is March 20 and Barash’s first airdate is March 22, 2019. Tyler Christopher addressed fans on Wednesday March 20 in a tweet, thankful for all of the kind farewells.

Thank you all for the kind farewell’s. My time on @daysofourlives was notning short of pure fun. Such a great group of people to work for and be around every day. Please welcome @BrandonBarash into the roll. Such a solid actor and an even better person. #nbcdays #stefandimera

— Tyler Christopher (@Tyler2929) March 20, 2019