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John Oliver to Guest Star on 'General Hospital' in 'Juicy' Role: See Photo
John Oliver will appear in multi-episode arcs on two daytime soaps after saying he wanted a dramatic role.
- Late-Night host John Oliver announced on Sunday's Last Week Tonight that he has landed guest roles on daytime soap operas General Hospital and Days of Our Lives, fulfilling a playful ambition he first voiced earlier this year.
- Oliver issued a humorous casting call on his March 8 show, admitting he was "filled with scorching-hot jealousy" after seeing ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith appear on General Hospital as the character "Brick."
- Oliver's General Hospital appearances begin Thursday, July 2, with subsequent episodes airing July 3 and Monday, July 6; his Days of Our Lives episodes are scheduled for August 11, 12, and 14.
- General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini praised the comedian, stating he "plays an integral character in the story," while Oliver described the experience as "a true honor to be a small stain on the history of this illustrious show."
- Clarifying that the casting is not a career shift, Oliver noted, "Soap opera-acting is not my Plan B," emphasizing he had specifically requested a "juicy role" involving murder or slapping.
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