Days of Our Lives: Who is Liam Sellen?
So who is Liam Sellin? Hank Northrup’s character first appears in scenes with Abby Carver (James Reynolds), who has recently joined a literacy program run by Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes). Abby’s first assignment is to mentor young Liam, who has recently been arrested for carjacking.
As part of his rehabilitation, Liam must attend educational sessions – and this is where their bond begins. To add another twist, Abe soon realizes that his student was once the high school bully of his son Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson). This revelation alone promises a lot of conflict between father and son in the coming episodes.
Days of Our Lives: Abby and Theo struggle over Liam’s redemption
Theo is less than thrilled to learn that his father is helping the same man who tortured him when he was a teenager. But Abe, the man of second chances, believes Liam deserves grace after growing up with his parents in prison. Theo suspects that Liam has changed, creating a tense dynamic between the Carvers as Abi insists on mentoring the young man despite his son’s objections.
Hank Northrup described Liam’s journey as “transformative”, saying that his character will develop and have “a little bit of fun” along the way – although Theo may not appreciate the kind of fun Liam brings to Salem.
Days of Our Lives: Brewing a new love triangle?
We could also see a new romantic rivalry. Both Liam and Theo may find themselves attracted to Ariana Horton (Marisa Reyes). Recent scenes showed Theo flirting with Ari in Horton Square over coffee – and she’s definitely having some sort of attitude. Arie’s mother, Gabi Hernandez (Sherri Jimenez), likely won’t approve of any suitors. She already doesn’t trust Theo because of his connections with DiMera, and Liam’s criminal record won’t help his case either. But this kind of rejection may only fuel Ari’s rebellious streak, creating classic Salem tension.
Days of our Lives: Liam’s family ties revealed
Liam’s last name – Celine – rings a bell for longtime fans. In the 1980s, Salem had siblings Ivy and Speed Celine. Spade led a street gang called the Vipers, best known for kidnapping Bo Brady (Peter Rickell) and Hope Brady (Christian Alfonso). Ivy dated Mike Horton (Wesley Orr) before leaving town. If Liam turns out to be connected to them, it could link him directly to Horton’s legacy.
And perhaps makes him a surprising member of the family tree. There is speculation that Speed could be Liam’s father, but a shocking development could reveal Ivy as his mother or even link him to Mike Horton himself. This means that Liam has a half-brother, Jeremy Horton (Trevor Donovan), who recently returned to Salem.
Days of Our Lives: Hank Northrup honors family legacy
Fans are thrilled to see Wayne Northrup’s son following in his father’s footsteps, sharing scenes with veteran James Reynolds. Wayne and James go way back, with Wayne playing Roman Brady from 1981 to 1984, and again in the early 1990s. Their connection adds emotional weight to this next-generation pairing Days of our lives. Hank’s first appearance next week promises a powerful on-screen moment that connects the show’s past to its future.
Days of our Lives: What’s next for Liam?
Expect Liam Sellen to quickly become a name to watch. Between his history with Theo, potential romantic entanglement with Ari, and hidden family ties, Hank Northrup’s first role could redefine Salem’s younger generation. It looks like the writers are ready to mix old nostalgia with new drama — and fans won’t have to wait long to see how it all unfolds.
