John Oliver came to daytime and absolutely slayed! Let’s put that in capital letters: HE SLAYED.

Oliver, who famously made a public plea for soap operas to hire him back in March, finally made his daytime debut on General Hospital during the July 2 episode. Playing the mysterious character Z, the head of the WSB, he made quite the entrance by stepping out of a helicopter onto the grounds of Spoon Island after a dangerous turn of events.

Key Takeaways

• John Oliver made his General Hospital debut as WSB chief Z.
• He appeared in three episodes, including a memorable scene with Carly.
• Laura Wright fulfilled Oliver’s longtime wish by delivering a classic soap slap.
• Fans on Reddit praised his performance and commitment to the role.
• Many viewers are already hoping Agent Z returns to Port Charles.

Oliver appeared in two more episodes, on Friday, July 3, and Monday, July 6, and he got his ultimate soap opera wish fulfilled: to get slapped on screen. Soap veteran Laura Wright, who plays Carly Spencer, did the honors by delivering a classic soap slap.

Additionally, Oliver is set to appear in a few episodes of Days of Our Lives in early August. While fans are eagerly awaiting his upcoming Peacock appearances, they have already been responding with overwhelming positivity to his time in Port Charles.

In a Reddit thread titled “John Oliver as Agent Z has to be one of the best stunt casting within a soap,” fans have been actively discussing his performance.

Fans Loved Every Minute of John Oliver on GH

One fan wrote, “We have seen so many celebrities appear in soap operas, such as Richard Simmons, Elizabeth Taylor, Betty White, Dick Van Dyke, cast members of CBS reality shows (Big Brother, Survivor, etc), and so many more. John Oliver as Agent Z has to be one of the best stunt casting within a soap. I could tell that the man is taking the job seriously and having fun with the campiness of the soap opera genre.”

Another fan added, “Not many people would be willing to do that. Some people just care about the money and go on with their life.”

While one user noted, “John Oliver seems to be a real soap opera fan that knows soap history. And the writers created an interesting storyline that influences characters like Josslyn Jacks and so many others. I appreciate that.”

Why Fans Love Him

Another fan shared, “I’m watching now on Hulu. Awwh, he got soap slapped, like he’s always wanted. My heart is warmed a little on his behalf. Keep dreaming big, John Oliver!!”

“He and Laura Wright were so great together,” commented another viewer.

One fan raved, “I loved his episodes, and I hope he comes back! They did leave his final scenes open for more 🤞🏻 Ryan Paevey too!”

Another shared, “It was so fun. And he got all of his tropes. The silly name, the exaggerated entrance, the slap! I hope we see him and Cassius again someday.”

One person pointed out, “I never heard of him, but his portrayal of Z is spot on. I hope we see more of him, but we might be out of luck.”

Another agreed, saying, “He’s doing really good.” They added, “I didn’t know who he was prior to him coming on and it getting attention. I just thought he was a good actor!”

“I couldn’t help but think he must be so excited to be slapped by Carly!” joked another viewer.

One fan wrote, “I love him, I’ve followed him as a comedian for more than 20 years, this was everything I’ve ever wanted.”

Could John Oliver Bring New Fans to Daytime?

His performance did so well that some viewers are even planning to tune into Days of Our Lives just to see him. “Have they released any ratings yet? Bringing attention to soaps is a good thing, and these networks do nada to promote daytime. I don’t watch Days, but I’ll probably give it a go on Peacock when he’s on there. I’m guessing the CBS soaps passed on having him on. Pity.”

Did John Oliver exceed your expectations as Agent Z? Would you like to see him return to General Hospital, or are you more excited to catch him on Days of Our Lives next? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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