Access Hollywood broke the news of Dick Van Dyke's "Days of Our Lives" debut, revealing that although the actor is known for his iconic comedic skills, his role on the soap opera will be much different. This time around, Van Dyke will be playing the more serious and dramatic part of a mystery man suffering from amnesia. "I have played old men before, but comedy old men. [This is the] first time I have ever just played my 97-year-old self," the actor told the outlet of his time on the sudser.
Van Dyke admitted that it was his friend Drake Hogestyn, who plays the beloved longtime character John Black on the soap, who got him the part. The actor says that he and Hogestyn frequent the same gym and that he would tease the soap star about getting him a role on the show, which he took to heart. "I said, 'Don't you have any parts for old people? Come on, give me one.' And he took me seriously and got me a part!" Van Dyke said.
Although the details surrounding Van Dyke's character are scarce, it's confirmed that he'll be sharing scenes with Hogestyn as well as soap icon Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans) during her guest spot on the show. Fans can see the iconic actor on "DOOL" this fall.
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