Shawn Christian has been cast a Dr. Daniel Jonas on Days of Our Lives. He's a new doctor at Salem University Hospital.

Sources say the actor began taping on February 11. His first actual appearance on a new episode is unknown at this time. Previously, the actor briefly appeared on As the World Turns and One Life to Live.

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