John Oliver Lands His Dream Role — on ‘General Hospital’
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight, will guest star in a three-episode role on ABC’s daytime soap opera General Hospital, with appearances airing Thursday, Friday, and Monday, July 6.
- Oliver’s role came after he publicly offered himself to soap operas in a March episode, expressing a desire to play a character with a "ridiculous" name involved in dramatic storylines rather than appearing as himself.
- General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini praised Oliver’s professionalism and humor, noting that he plays an integral character in the storyline, though the specifics of his role remain undisclosed.
- Oliver expressed his excitement and honor in joining the show, describing his experience on General Hospital as everything he hoped for and a proud addition to the show's history.
