After two years Theo Carver has returned to Salem with Tyler Joseph Andrews assuming the role. Now the actor has shared his perspective on playing this pivotal role and how he leaned in to the character living within the autism spectrum.

Andrews was recently interviewed by Dishin Days podcast where he shared his take on the role.

During this conversation Andrews was asked to describe his approach to playing a character on the spectrum.

“So that was one of the first conversation I had with the directors and the producers”

Andrews explained how he had watched footage of Theo’s previous runs, but he wanted to have a collaborative interpretation working with those behind the scenes. “There’s always a little bit of difference in how actors play certain things or how they look at certain things and then how that character views the world.”

After two years Theo Carver has returned to Salem with Tyler Joseph Andrews assuming the role. Now the actor has shared his perspective on playing this pivotal role and how he leaned in to the character living within the autism spectrum.

Andrews was recently interviewed by Dishin Days podcast where he shared his take on the role.

During this conversation Andrews was asked to describe his approach to playing a character on the spectrum.

“So that was one of the first conversation I had with the directors and the producers”

Andrews explained how he had watched footage of Theo’s previous runs, but he wanted to have a collaborative interpretation working with those behind the scenes. “There’s always a little bit of difference in how actors play certain things or how they look at certain things and then how that character views the world.”

Theo’s had various on-screen romances over the years, with his biggest relationships being with Ciara, Claire, and Chanel. Most recently it was revealed that Theo and Claire had broken up. Leaving a single Theo to arrive back in Salem.

Fans can watch Theo’s journey continue as Days of Our Lives streams weekdays on Peacock.

This story was originally reported by Parade on Sep 15, 2025, where it first appeared in the TV section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.