Days of Our Lives’ Hank Northrop just made his Salem debut, and his arrival was steeped in nostalgia for fans of the show and beloved actor Wayne Northrop.

Key Takeaways

• Hank Northrop comes from daytime royalty — his parents are Days of our Lives legend Wayne Northrop and General Hospital favorite Lynn Herring.
• Though he didn’t major in theater at USC, Hank’s passion for performing pushed him to pursue acting classes that jump-started his career.
• Northrop made his Days of our Lives debut as Liam on October 30, 2025 — learning the news on his birthday and calling it a special gift from his late father.
• The actor’s résumé spans both daytime and primetime, with roles on The Bold and the Beautiful, S.W.A.T., and The Morning Show.
• Next up, Northrop stars opposite GH’s Rory Gibson in the 2025 horror film Severed Road and appears in The Madison with Michelle Pfeiffer in 2026.

DAYS’ Liam Selejko

Very little is known about the character because, when it was announced that Hank Northrop was cast, details about Liam were kept under wraps. What we can tell you is Liam brings a fresh layer of drama to DAYS — a young man haunted by past mistakes, now finding guidance from Abe as he struggles to start over in Salem.

1. A Star Is Born

Northrop was born on January 9 in Los Angeles, CA.

2. Acting Is In His Blood

Northrop’s parents are the late Wayne Northrop, who played Roman and Alex on DAYS, and Lynn Herring, who currently plays Lucy on GH. Though he didn’t major in theater at the University of Southern California, Northrop’s passion for performing led him to take acting classes — a decision that ultimately set him on the path to a successful acting career. Herring and Northrop starred together on Port Charles, and Herring also played Lisanne on DAYS in 1992.

3. A Legacy Honored

Following in his parents’ footsteps, Northrop debuted as Liam on DAYS on October 30, 2025. His first scenes were with James Reynolds (Abe), a friend and frequent scene partner of Wayne’s. He learned he got the part on the show on his birthday. The actor broke down in tears upon learning he was cast, saying it was almost like a birthday gift from his dad, who passed away in November 2024.

4. Law & Order

One of Northrop’s roles was playing Raleigh on S.W.A.T., starring soap alum Shemar Moore (Malcolm, The Young and the Restless), which was recently reincarnated as S.W.A.T. Exiles, following the cancellation of the original series. Northrop’s other acting credits include playing an Il Giardino waiter on The Bold and the Beautiful, as well as starring opposite Reese Witherspoon on The Morning Show. He recently shot an episode of The Madison, which stars Michelle Pfeiffer and is set to debut in 2026.

5. Soap Connection

Northrop has a lead role, starring alongside GH’s Rory Gibson (Michael) in the upcoming horror film Severed Road, set for release in 2025.