“Days of Our Lives” has created some iconic villains over the decades.

In addition to his reign of terror in Salem, Stefano has also proven to be hard to kill.

However, everyone eventually dies, even Stefano DiMera.

Stephen Nichols on the red carpet.

Of course, the villain did have one final plan to ensure that his legacy continued.

How Steve Johnson became Stefano DiMera

However, that wasn’t the case.

Albeit he was using a different body to carry out his devious plans.

Joseph Mascolo at an event.

According toMichael Fairman TV,actor Stephen Nichols did all that he could to really portray Stefano.

“It was daunting and a major challenge to take on.

I knew I didn’t want to be a cheap imitation.

Stephen Nichols poses for a photo.

I wanted to get Stefano’s essence,” he said.

“I watched the master, Joe Mascolo.

I got lots of videos of Stefano.