Steve Burton’s face is one that any soap opera fan would likely recognize.

However, Hope figured out his plan and played into the charade so that she could get answers.

Although things got tense, Harris escaped with his life, perSoaps.com.

Steve Burton at an event

After the news of Burton’s return broke, the actor spoke toSoapHubabout reprising his former role yet again.

“The opportunity knocked and I opened the door.

I had such a great time on ‘Beyond Salem.’

Steve Burton on the red carpet

I thought Peacock and NBC did such a great job with it.

Then soon after Peacock brought ‘DAYS’ to their platform, they started talking to me.

Super grateful,” he said.

An official date for Burton’s return has yet to be revealed.

However, Peacock did confirm that fans would see him in Salem sometime in early 2023.