Just who is Alexander Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives? Well, for fans of the show, the last name is the first big clue. Anyone who knows Days lore knows the Kiriakis family. But moreover, fans of Salems’ shenanigans are buzzing at who will be playing him. None other than Robert Scott Wilson, who you may remember as reformed serial killer Ben Weston. But wait, how can he play two different characters? This is soap opera land. These writers can make anything happen.
But put aside any thoughts of facelifts or evil twins. In a surreal move, they cast him as Alexander Kiriakis, and they’re hoping people just go with it. Well, it seems like fans are really amped up, and no one seems to care, so they’re right. People are going with it.
Who is Alexander Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives?
Via Cheat Sheet:
“Alexander is the son of Justin Kiriakis (Wally Kurth) and the late Anjelica Deveraux (Judith Chapman). He’s also the stepson of the late Adrienne Johnson (Judi Evans) and half-brother to Sonny Kiriakis (Zach Tinker). Fans last saw Alexander in 1991 when he was a toddler. Alexander was raised by Justin and Adrienne yet hasn’t been seen or mentioned in over three decades. When Alexander returns to Salem, he’ll be an adult ready to shake things up.”
So who is Alexander Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives? Just the next in line in a lineage of bad*ss bad guys who help keep Salem in check. And we have some good news for those reading this. Robert Scott Wilson debuts as Alexander today, July 26th. From now on, he will be a series regular.
And as we said, based on his last name alone, expect the dude to stir up quite a bit of drama for the residents of Salem.