Viewers have begun to speculate that Javi Hernandez might die in Days of Our Lives. This concern has emerged after the opera confirmed the departure of Al Calderon, who is moving on to another popular Prime-Time project. He has been playing the role of Javi since October 2024, bringing complexity and charisma to his portrayal.
Now, fans are curious to know whether the makers will write him off or continue his story with a recast. So, here are the details.
Will Al Calderon’s Javi die on Days of Our Lives?
Javi Hernandez will not die but will be recast in Days of Our Lives.
In a statement, a representative from Days of Our Lives confirmed that Javi Hernandez will not be killed off after Caderon’s exit. Instead, the makers might likely opt for a recast to continue the story of Javi. “We do not comment on the contract status of our actors, but fans should not worry, Javi is alive and well in Salem,” the statement read. (via Deadline)
Calderon has taken on a new role in the medical drama series, The Brilliant Minds. He will be a series regular, playing Nurse Scotty Silva, who will work closely with the main lead, Dr. Oliver Wolf. Season 2 is set to premiere on September 22, 2025.
Calderon took to his Instagram to post news from Deadline, confirming his casting in Brilliant Minds and sharing a note of appreciation. His caption read, “Hold up, lemme get my scrubs on right quick. Big thanks to my crew, my village, my gang literally couldn’t do this without my right hand @mattgogal @culturedartists. My sweet sweet agent @juliemfulop @akatalent Extra extra special thanks to @davidrapaport and @nbc for rocking with the kid.”
The medical drama series centers around Dr. Oliver Wolf, who gets fired from his previous role due to his unorthodox methods of treating patients. So, he brings his brilliance and gifted skills to Bronx General. He teams up with young interns to solve the most complex psychological cases in his unique way.
