Paolo Seganti: Returning to As the World Turns!

The new year can't come fast enough for As the World Turns fans.

We've just received word that Paolo Seganti will reprise his role of Damian Grimaldi) on the soap. The character, who was last spotted in Oakdale in August 2006, will return to mix things up with his on-screen son.

Seganti originated the role of Damian in 1993. During his first stint on As the World Turns, the actor exited after just three years. He's returned for guest appearances of varying lengths in 1997, 2001, and 2006.

No word yet on when he'll debut or for how long he'll be on the air.