In upcoming Days of Our Lives storylines, Dr. Wilhelm Rolf and EJ DiMera appear set to revive deceased characters in a secret lab. Speculation points to three possible resurrections starting with names beginning with 'A': Andre DiMera, Abigail Deveraux DiMera, and Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis. This plot ties into the long-standing DiMera-Kiriakis rivalry and hints at Stefano DiMera's influence.
Plot Setup in the Secret Lab
Recent episodes of Days of Our Lives show Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) working in a hidden lab with EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) as his assistant. An adult-sized test tube suggests resurrection technology, echoing the soap's history of sci-fi elements like serums and body swaps. Gwen Rizczech (Emily O'Brien) greeted someone emerging from the tube with 'Welcome home,' fueling rumors of revivals. This storyline follows the gala event and connects to Marlena Evans' (Deidre Hall) health issues.
Potential Resurrection: Stefano DiMera
Hints suggest the return of family patriarch Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo), who passed away in real life. Without recasting, his essence might be implanted into another character, similar to past plots like the chip in Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols). Possibilities include Stefan DiMera (Brandon Barash) or Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera (Peter Porte), tying into recent mansion clues.
The 'A' Resurrections
Andre DiMera (Thaao Penghlis): Presumed dead since 2018 after an incident with Abigail Deveraux (AnnaLynne McCord), Andre could be the kidnapper holding Tony DiMera (also Thaao Penghlis) in a crypt with Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk). His history of multiple 'deaths' makes revival plausible.
Abigail Deveraux DiMera (AnnaLynne McCord): Killed by Clyde Weston (James Read) in a drug ring exposé, her empty grave and recent mentions suggest survival or resurrection via Rolf's tech. Theories include Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) being a memory-wiped Abigail.
Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis (Judi Evans): Killed in a 2019 car crash caused by Orpheus (George DelHoyo) and Evan, Adrienne's frequent mentions and ties to the Kiriakis family point to her return. Flashbacks at the gala highlighted her death while aiding Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey).
Broader Implications
These rumored revivals could spark a DiMera-Kiriakis clash, involving characters like Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn), Xander Cook (Paul Telfer), and Maggie Horton Kiriakis (Suzanne Rogers). Dr. Rolf's experiments might expose conspiracies linked to Clyde's coma and Orpheus' actions, blending family drama with supernatural twists in the 60-year-old series.