JOHN OLIVER'S SOAP OPERA DREAMS ARE COMING TRUE!
The "Last Week Tonight" host is trading late-night laughs for daytime drama — and he couldn't be more thrilled about it.
Hold onto your remotes, soap fans! John Oliver is about to make his big daytime debut, and it's everything he's been hoping for. The HBO host announced on a recent episode of "Last Week Tonight" that he'll be appearing in a three-episode storyline on ABC's legendary "General Hospital" — airing July 2, 3, and 6. According to Variety, Oliver previously expressed his interest in landing a soap role, and "General Hospital" answered the call!
Oliver's thrilled about the gig, telling his audience it's "clearly a huge honor." The Late-night funnyman isn't just a casual fan, either — he's been vocal about his dream to appear on a daytime soap. Now that it's happening, he's getting his moment in the spotlight alongside the show's legendary cast and characters.
This isn't Oliver's only foray into scripted TV lately. The "Last Week Tonight" star also has a guest arc coming up on another soap, "Days of Our Lives," according to Variety. Talk about a dream week for daytime television! Oliver's heading to the soap opera world, and daytime TV is ready for him.
Sources · Variety · The Hollywood Reporter