‘DAYS’ Star Deidre Hall on Levitating (Again) and Why the Devil Wants Ben & Ciara’s Baby (VIDEO)
Depending on your perspective, Days of Our Lives’ latest storyline for beloved Dr. Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) is either heaven-sent — or a product of hell itself! Echoing her nightmarish 1994–95 experience, the morally centered Salem psychiatrist has been possessed by the Devil — again! — and in the Wednesday, October 13 episode, she levitated above her bed as the Dark One sought to completely take over the good doctor’s soul in an amped-up re-creation of a famous scene from decades ago.”It’s wild. It’s completely terrifying this time,” Hall says.
“We felt the time was right to revisit [the possession] with some very new twists and turns,” says executive producer Ken Corday. “The special effects are even more special, and the scares are more intense.”
In the original tale, Marlena’s vulnerable soul was compromised after amorous villain Stefano DiMera (the late Joseph Mascolo) began hypnotizing her. This time, valiant Marlena chooses to let the Devil in to save elderly Doug Williams (Bill Hayes), whose odd behavior was originally labeled dementia. “Doug physically was not able to sustain that kind of possession,” Hall says. “We were losing him, and the Devil said [to Marlena], ‘Your call.’” So Doug got to live, but the possessed Marlena had him locked up in Bayview mental hospital in the October 4 episode to silence him.
Unsuspecting lovebirds Ciara Brady (Victoria Konefal) and Ben Weston (Robert Scott Wilson) are the Devil’s next targets. Reluctant to start a family because he fears passing on his darker traits, reformed serial killer Ben turns to Marlena — but any guidance he receives will be influenced by you-know-who’s agenda since a baby would be an asset for all his dastardly plans. Says Hall: “Poor Ben. He’s finally gotten his life together with the woman of his dreams, and here comes the Devil.” In the video interview above, Hall also talks about why this particular baby is so coveted.
The storyline extends at least through the holidays, with some Salem traditions upended. “You know how Marlena never gets invited to the Horton Christmas party? This year she goes,” says Hall, chuckling. “It’s so much fun to be bad!”
Days of Our Lives, Weekdays, NBC (check local listings) and Streaming on Peacock
Like Sands Through the Hourglass…
Get absolutely everything about Days of our Lives in your inbox!
Conversation24 Comments
Please read the TV Insider Community Guidelines.
Comments are closed on this story.
-
G
Thank you for giving me back an hour in my day! Time to stop watching! I’m not wasting my time on this ridiculous story line.
11
-
R
So stupid..DOOL won't win any awards with this one!!
9
-
C
I really hated it the first time and so far this time, it’s no better. I’m glad Deidre is enjoying it because I am hating it.
8
-
P
me too she can't harm ben and ciara's baby.
-
-
P
Debbie
Time to stop watching after 31 years and I agree gain time back in my day Not going to see this yet again. Didn’t like the first time and refuse to repeat
4
-
C
I love, love, love this possession storyline! Keep it going!
3
-
B
I think its funny and entertaining ..I love it ..
3
-
G
I have had enough of this. Will start watching again when the devil leaves Salem.
3
-
G
Yep I left it the first time and I don’t watch it when devil is on ridiculous
-
-
P
It’s played out! There is so much evil in the world I really don’t want to watch on tv!! The news is scary. I’m thinking days should end!! Too long of a run to bring back the old!!
3
-
P
There’s too much evil in the World. Days ought to bring GOD, JESUS, MARY, JOSEPH AND ST ANTHONY TO DAYS of our lives. Today is all Saints Day and tomorrow 11/2/21 All SOULS DAY!!! And MARLENA IS BRINGING BACK THE DEAD TO DO THE “DEVILS” Bidding!!!
2
-
G
What a waste of time, I hate this storyline. Not watching till it’s over. DOOL is going down the drain!
1
-
P
I agree! days of our lives has been on tv 50 years too long!! Days has to go off to Goodbye Days you have no
life.
1
-
P
I agree, Marlena and cast are getting really played out!! I don’t watch anymore!!
1
-
G
Deidre Hall is amazing. I love that she enjoyed it sooo much much she is so cute how she talks about it. Really sweet lady she needs an emmy
-
G
Deidre Hall should get an emmy for her amazing acting she should have won before this though
-
G
omg I LOVE it too and about time Deidre got decent airtime she loves it and that good enough for me. She better win an emmy for this
-
G
I not only stopped watching but thinks it’s a shame with all the evil things going on in our world tv rations are more important than good judgement. Please say it will end sooner than later
-
O
DR MARLINA BLACK SHE WAS TRIYING SAVE LIFE AND SHE IS STILL FIGHTING INSIDE HERSLEF WITH GOOD EVIL ITS TIME TO BRING MARLINA BACK TO JOHN BLACK AND FAMILY IM A DAY FAN 12 7 2O21
-
G
I agree
-
G
That’s for sure . My nap time Hallmark is so much better
-
G
I hate days of our lives now . I have watched it since I can remember. This devil stuff is ridiculous. If you director only knew how dangerous this is.
-
G
It is a waste of my time!
A pathetic storyline!
-
G
I stopped watching the last time and I’m close this time. I hate the Ben/Ciara relationship anyway. It’s ok to be a serial killer if you start taking meds? Horrible and dangerous storyline…reforming the terrible, bad boy and negating the victims by making them crazy. It’s so laughable that everyone thinks it’s great.
Watchlist Easy access to only the shows you care about — all in one simple place
Alerts Only important notifications — when a show is returning, when it becomes available to stream, and more.
Special Offers Exclusive products we release related to your favorite shows and streaming services