Days of Our Lives is adding a new mystery face soon. Actress Sydney Malakeh is joining the cast next month. However, her character remains a closely guarded secret.

Days of Our Lives adds Sydney Malakeh to cast in new mystery role

Days of Our Lives confirmed Sydney Malakeh’s upcoming cast addition. Her first episode is scheduled for September 9, 2026. However, the show hasn’t revealed her character yet. The soap announced the casting through its official Instagram account.

It shared a video featuring Malakeh around the studio. The caption teased her mysterious upcoming role. The post read, “Who is Sydney Malakeh? Find out September 9th? Days of our Lives streams exclusively on Peacock. #Days #DOOL #DaysofourLives #SydneyMalakeh”

The show also reminded fans that Days of Our Lives streams exclusively on Peacock. Fans immediately started wondering who Malakeh could be playing on the soap. As Days of Our Lives tapes nearly a year ahead, Malakeh started working months ago.

She has apparently already impressed her new castmates. Several Salem stars, including Paul Telfer, Linsey Godfrey, Sal Stowers, Conner Floyd, Eric Martsolf, and Christie Clark, quickly liked the casting announcement post.

Fans online have already developed one interesting theory. Many fans believe Malakeh could play another Sydney character. Specifically, many think she could be Sydney DiMera. Sydney is the daughter of Sami Brady and EJ DiMera.

The character hasn’t appeared regularly on Days of Our Lives since 2021. Malakeh’s first name has made the theory even more interesting. Still, nothing has been confirmed by the show yet.

Fans will have to wait until September for answers. Malakeh makes her Days of Our Lives debut on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Malakeh has acted professionally since 2020 and already has several credits.

Her television work includes various well-known primetime shows. Her new Days of Our Lives role could become her biggest soap appearance.