TL;DR: Days of Our Lives fans are saying an emotional goodbye to Cary Christopher, who announced his departure from the show after playing Thomas DiMera for almost six years. The young actor, who started on the beloved soap when he was just 4 years old, is leaving to pursue exciting new projects including a series regular role on an upcoming Amazon Prime show. His final appearances air October 22nd and October 31st.
Cary Christopher’s Emotional Goodbye After 6 Years
Cary Christopher announced on Facebook that he left Days of Our Lives several months ago after booking a role as a series regular for a new show coming to Amazon Prime in 2026.
In his heartfelt post, Cary reflected on his time playing Thomas DiMera: “Days of our Lives was such a dream set to work on. I started on this beloved soap when I was just 4. How lucky am I that I got to call it my home for almost 6 years!?”
Cary started playing Thomas DiMera when he was only 4 years old! For almost SIX YEARS, Cary brought Thomasto life on screen! DAYS fans watched Cary literally GROW UP on the show!
The young actor explained he had to leave because of scheduling conflicts: “I have been so blessed to always be busy working but because of that I couldn’t be in two places at once and I had to leave the show to go work on other projects.”
Cary leaving DAYS to pursue other opportunities shows his career is THRIVING! A series regular role on Amazon Prime is HUGE for a young actor!
Saying Goodbye to His TV Dad Billy Flynn
Cary Christopher shared a touching tribute to Billy Flynn, who plays Chad DiMera and Thomas‘s on-screen father: “Billy- you were the best tv dad a kid could have. It always was so great working with you and learning from you.”
Cary and Billy got to share a nice goodbye before Cary‘s departure! The bond between the actors who played father and son clearly extended beyond the screen!
Billy Flynn has been a mentor to Cary during his six years on DAYS! Cary learning from Billy shows the supportive environment on the DAYS set!
Final Appearances and What’s Next
Cary Christopher‘s final appearances as Thomas DiMera air on October 22nd and October 31st! DAYS fans have TWO more chances to see Cary as Thomas before he officially departs!
Cary noted he can’t say where Thomas‘s story leads and doesn’t know what the writers have planned: “I can’t say where Thomas’s story leads, and I don’t know! so you’ll have to continue to tune in!”
Will DAYS recast Thomas DiMera? Or will the character be written out temporarily? The show hasn’t announced their plans yet!
Cary Christopher’s Exciting Future Projects
Cary Christopher has an IMPRESSIVE lineup of upcoming projects!
Weapons begins streaming on HBO Max this week for fans who missed it in theaters!
In two weeks, Cary guest stars on Chicago Med!
Coming in 2026/2027, Cary will appear in:
Cary booking a series regular role on Amazon Prime PLUS all these other projects shows his career is taking OFF! From starting at age 4 on DAYS to booking major streaming series, Cary Christopher‘s trajectory is IMPRESSIVE!
Thanking the DAYS Fans
Cary Christopher made sure to thank the Days of Our Lives fans in his announcement: “Thank you, Days fans!! You all are the best”
DAYS fans watched Cary grow up on screen for six years! The fans supported Cary throughout his time as Thomas DiMera!
Cary ending his announcement by thanking the fans shows the gratitude and professionalism of this young actor!
A Bittersweet Goodbye
Cary Christopher leaving Days of Our Lives after six years is bittersweet! Fans are sad to see him go but EXCITED about his future projects!
Cary started on DAYS when he was just 4 years old! He’s leaving at around 10 years old with SIX YEARS of professional acting experience and major projects lined up!
The DAYS family wishes Cary Christopher all the best in his future endeavors! Don’t miss his final appearances as Thomas DiMera on October 22nd and October 31st!
Congratulations to Cary Christopher on an amazing six years and an exciting future ahead! Read his full post on Facebook here.
