Conan Season 2019 Episode 71 From 2019 Comic Con: the Cast of Carnival Row
- July 20, 2019
From 2019 Comic Con: the Cast of Carnival Row is the 71st episode of the 2019 season of Conan. In this episode, Conan O'Brien interviews the cast members of the hit Amazon Prime series, Carnival Row. The show is set in a fantasy world where humans and creatures coexist, but tensions rise as a series of murders occur. The show explores themes of prejudice and class struggle while also featuring mythical creatures like faeries, centaurs, and other fantastical beings.
Conan welcomes the cast members to the stage, including Orlando Bloom, Cara Delevingne, Tamzin Merchant, David Gyasi, and some of the show's creators. The conversation begins with questions about the unique world-building of the show and the challenges of creating a believable fantasy world. The cast members discuss their characters and the unique struggles they face, as well as the emotional and physical demands of the role.
The conversation then delves into the themes of the show, particularly the prejudice and class struggle that exists between the humans and creatures. The cast members share their thoughts on the relevance of these themes in today's society and the importance of using fantasy to explore real-world issues.
As the interview continues, the conversation turns to the physicality of the show and the challenge of performing stunts and fight scenes while wearing heavy costumes and prosthetics. Orlando Bloom shares a funny story about accidentally hitting Cara Delevingne during a fight scene, to which Cara responds with a laugh.
The interview concludes with the cast members sharing their favorite moments from filming the show, as well as some of their favorite fan interactions from Comic Con. Conan ends the interview with a lighthearted game called "Centaur or Not," asking the cast members to guess whether or not certain celebrities would make good centaurs.
Overall, From 2019 Comic Con: the Cast of Carnival Row is a fun and informative interview with the talented cast and creators of a unique and thought-provoking show. Conan brings his usual wit and humor to the conversation while allowing the cast members to share their insights and experiences. Fans of the show and of fantasy in general will enjoy this episode.