| Joey Johnson | |||||||
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 Jasmes Lastovic as Joey Johnson | |||||||
| Days of Our Lives | |||||||
| Portrayed by |
Brody and Jonas (2008-09) Jadon Wells (2012-14) James Lastovic (2015-17, 2020-) | ||||||
| Duration | 2008-09, 2012-17, 2020- | ||||||
| First appearance | May 16, 2008 | ||||||
| Profile | |||||||
| Family |
Johnson Brady | ||||||
| Gender | male | ||||||
| Date of birth | May 16, 1998 (originally 2008 revised to 1998) | ||||||
| Occupation | student | ||||||
| Residence | prison | ||||||
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Joseph "Joey" Johnson is a charcter from the soap opera Days of Our Lives. He is the son of Steve Johnson and Kayla Johnson.
He was recently portrayed by James Lastovic from 2015-17. Introduced in 2008, Joey was created by head writers Dena Higley and Victor Gialanella.
The role was originated by twins Brody and Jonas -- who vacated the role in 2009 when the character was written out. Child actor, Jaden Wells appeared in the role of Joey on a recurring basis from 2012 to 2014.
In 2015, the character was rapidly aged to 16 when Lastovic stepped into the role. Joey returns having skipped out of boarding school suffering from abandonment issues. It is revealed later that Joey has secretly been conspiring with Ava Vitali to orchestrate patch and Kayla reunion. Unbeknownst to Joey, Ava is his father's ex lover and has caused quite a bit of trouble for Kayla and the rest of the Brady family.
Creation and Casting[]
On November 24, 2012, Mary Beth Evans announced that child actor Jadon Wells would make his debut in the role of Joey in December 2012. Wells is the real life son of actor Dan Wells who had previously appeared on the series as Stan, the male alter ego of Sami Brady. Jadon's appearances were limited to special Christmas episodes and he last appeared in Christmas 2014.
In March 2015, it is reported that Days of Our Lives has released two casting notices — one of which was for the contract role of 16 year old Joey. In April 2015, talent agency John Robert Powers San Diego announced that James Lastovic had been cast in the role of Joey Johnson with a two year contract. Five months prior, Lastovic had quit his day job to do a play for $25 a week. "I had money saved up from the one commercial that I had done and thought I could use the money from that to do the play." However, the play lasted longer then expected and Lastovic ran out of money. "I was so broke that I looked forward to the dinner scene" so he could eat. Fortunately, Lastovic booked Days as the play ended. Lastovic had actually auditioned for the series three years prior. While he wasn't sure for what role he auditioned for Lastovic revealed, "I had the same exact sides when I read for Joey!" Lastovic filmed his first scenes in March 2015 and made his debut on August 28, 2015. During the audition process, Lastovic watched a few episodes of the series to prepare. Casting director Marnie Saitta later informed the young actor that he'd be working with two "adored" veterans in Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) and Stephen Nichols (Patch). "I looked them up online and found some of their scenes from the 1980s. I saw how good they were and I was instantly excited to get to work with them" Lastovic revealed. After he booked the role, Lastovic admitted that he got hooked on the show when he went back to watch Patch and Kayla's love story.
After months of rumors that Lastovic would be departing from the soap, in August 2017, it was confirmed that he was indeed departing. His last airdate was on August 22, 2017. On November 21, 2020, it was confirmed by Day of Days Winter Promo that Lastovic will return to his role as Joey Johnson.