Comedian John Oliver, who is just coming off a successful summer run as host of The Daily Show, is returning to NBC’s cult comedy Community.
Oliver had appeared on Community as Professor Ian Duncan during the show’s first and second seasons and even appeared in the pilot. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oliver will return to the role for at least six episodes during its 13-episode fifth season.
While Community’s fifth season premiere date is still unknown, fans have to be excited about the prospects of creator Dan Harmon returning as showrunner. However, Donald Glover will only be in five episodes, since he has a music career to focus on.
Harmon has tapped a few guest stars to keep things interesting after Glover leaves. Walton Goggins (Justified), Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad) and Rob Corddry (Childrens Hospital) will all make appearances during the fifth season.
Community is set at the fictional and dysfunctional Greendale Community College and stars Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs and Yvette Nicole Brown. Chevy Chase appeared in the show’s first three seasons and briefly in season four but will not be returning.
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