At 97 years old, the legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is proving that age is just a number! He recently made an appearance on The Masked Singer, and now he’s set to grace our screens once again in an episode of the beloved soap opera Days of Our Lives.

But this time, Van Dyke will be taking on a different kind of role. Instead of his usual comedy characters, he will be playing an older man with amnesia. “I have played old men before, but comedy old men. This is the first time I’m just playing my 97-year-old self,” Van Dyke revealed in an interview with Access Hollywood.

The opportunity for this exciting role came about when Van Dyke approached Drake Hogestyn, who plays John Black on the show, at the gym. “Drake and I went to the same gym together. I used to joke with him, ‘Say, don’t you ever have any parts for old people? Come on, give me a part!’ And he took me seriously. He got me a part,” Van Dyke shared.

To prepare for his new role, the veteran actor immersed himself in the world of Days of Our Lives by watching several episodes of the 58-season series. He also received valuable advice from industry friends who have had guest appearances on soap operas themselves. “Make sure you know all your lines because they don’t do retakes,” Carol Burnett, who had a recurring role on All My Children, advised Van Dyke in a heartfelt recorded message.

In this upcoming fall season, Van Dyke will make his soap opera debut, appearing in a scene alongside Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn. It’s an exciting moment for both the actor and his fans, who have been eagerly anticipating his return to the small screen.

As a big fan of Dick Van Dyke, I can’t wait to see how he brings his immense talent and charm to the world of soap operas. If you’re as excited as I am, share this article with your friends and fellow fans of this incredible actor!