John Oliver Begins His Slap-Happy Stint on the Soap Opera ‘Days of Our Lives’
The Last Week Tonight host will wear a crazy wig and play chief water inspector Devlin St. John on a three-episode arc
John Oliver, the sharp-tongued host of Last Week Tonight, is trading in his news desk for a soap opera spotlight, and we're here for it. Starting this week, Oliver will be gracing the screens of NBC's long-running soap opera 'Days of Our Lives' as Devlin St. John, the chief water inspector. Yes, you read that right - chief water inspector. We're not sure what's wackier, the character's job title or Oliver's reportedly crazy wig.
This unexpected move has soap opera fans and Last Week Tonight enthusiasts alike buzzing with excitement. For Oliver, it's a chance to flex his acting muscles and poke fun at the melodramatic world of daytime TV. For 'Days of Our Lives', it's a clever publicity stunt that brings a fresh face - or should we say, a fresh wig - to the show. With Oliver's irreverent humor and quick wit, we can expect his three-episode arc to be filled with humorous one-liners and possibly even a few subtle jabs at the soap opera genre.
As Oliver settles into his soap opera role, we can't help but wonder what other surprises he has in store for viewers. Will he bring a Last Week Tonight-style exposé to the world of Salem, Illinois, where 'Days of Our Lives' is set? Or will he simply enjoy the ride and ham it up with his soap opera co-stars? Whatever the case, we can't wait to see Oliver in action. Keep an eye out for his episodes, and who knows, maybe we'll even get a few more celebrities making unexpected cameos on 'Days of Our Lives' in the future.
Originally reported by rollingstone.com. VeniceNews adds analysis for culture, style & media readers.