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Comedian John Oliver will guest star on ABC's General Hospital in a three-episode arc starting July 2, following an on-air plea to appear on a soap opera. The yet-unnamed role is described as significant, with Oliver aiming for a juicy storyline and the show praising his professionalism and humor on set.
Stephen Colbert, preparing to leave The Late Show, will appear in a guest role on CBS's crime series Elsbeth as the host of a fictional late-night show, a role likely arranged through a prior handshake deal, highlighting a coincidental crossover before his show's end.
Dakota Johnson recalls her guest appearance on 'The Office' series finale as the "worst time of my life," citing awkward dynamics and somber mood on set, with some cast members not speaking to each other. Despite her excitement to be there, Johnson felt ignored and ended up in the background of scenes faxing things, while host Seth Meyers joked about the believability of her faxing. Her role on the show came before her breakout in the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, and the series finale also featured notable guest stars such as Steve Carrell, B.J. Novak, and Mindy Kaling.
Catherine O'Hara has joined the cast of The Last of Us Season 2 in an undisclosed guest role, becoming the first guest star announced for the post-apocalyptic drama series. The show, based on the video game, has recently added Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, and Young Mazino to its cast. Season 2 will be filmed in Vancouver and is set to begin production in February. The story follows Joel and Ellie's journey through a destroyed civilization, with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the lead roles.
Bob Odenkirk will be joining the cast of FX's hit dramedy series "The Bear" in a guest role for its second season, which premieres in June. The actor's character details are being kept under wraps. "The Bear" follows an elite chef who returns home to run his family's Chicago sandwich shop after his older brother dies by suicide. Odenkirk currently stars in AMC's "Lucky Hank" and is best known for his roles in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul."
Bob Odenkirk has joined the cast of FX's hit dramedy series "The Bear" in a guest role for its second season, which is set to premiere in June. The character details for Odenkirk's role are being kept under wraps. "The Bear" follows an elite chef who returns home to run his family's Chicago sandwich shop after his older brother dies by suicide. After its debut, "The Bear" became FX's most-watched half-hour series and took home trophies from the Screen Actors, Writers and Producers Guild Awards.