One month after his soap debut on “General Hospital” John Oliver premiered in his second soap role on ”Days of Our Lives.” John Oliver Has Some Words for ‘Days of Our Lives’ Fan Ryan GoslingPlayAccess Hollywood was on hand to talk to Oliver when he filmed his brief arc. During the behind-the-scenes look, which also featured Daniel Feuerriegel (EJ) and Maggie Carney (Rita), Oliver had a message for A-list star Ryan Gosling. Oliver wore a wig on “Days of Our Lives,” and it was all his idea. ‘Days of Our Lives’ Stars Praise John OliverWhen Oliver pitched himself to be on a soap, via his show “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” he made it clear he wanted the true soap experience.