Melissa Archer Joins 'Days of our Lives' Cast as Serena Mason

Melissa Archer will play Serena Mason on Days of our Lives.

Former One Life to Live actress Melissa Archer has joined the cast of NBC soap opera Days of our Lives. Archer is already filming the new role of Serena Mason.

Warning: Spoilers ahead...

Serena is a globetrotting journalist who knew Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) years ago in Africa. Their affair ended when he joined the priesthood.

Archer will make her Days debut on December 5.  Serena's arrival may not sit well with Nicole.  Will the two become rivals?

Archer starred as Natalie Buchanan on ABC's One Life to Live from 2001 to 2012. She reprised the role on Prospect Park's online version of the show in 2013.

Archer's former One Life to Live co-star Kassie DePaiva tweeted with excitement after the news was revealed. "Welcome to SALEM! #Days #Oltl GOOD TIMES COMING!"