Last Call with Carson Daly Season 8 Episode 171 Jesse Eisenberg, Puppet Up

Jesse Eisenberg, best known for his roles in films like The Social Network, Now You See Me, and Zombieland, sits down with Carson Daly on season 8 episode 171 of Last Call with Carson Daly. Eisenberg discusses his newest film, The Art of Self-Defense, in which he plays a timid accountant who takes up karate after a violent mugging.

In addition to acting, Eisenberg also talks about his career as a playwriter, having written the play The Spoils, in which he also stars, and his experience working on the off-Broadway production, Asuncion. Eisenberg discusses the challenges of writing and performing in his own play, and how it differs from his experience on film sets.

Later in the episode, Carson Daly welcomes the cast of Puppet Up!, a live puppet improv show. The puppeteers discuss the origins of the show and how they work together to create completely improvised scenes using different puppet characters. They also discuss the challenges of performing live puppet improv, including dealing with puppet malfunctions and staying in character.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to clips from both The Art of Self-Defense and Puppet Up!, giving them a taste of the performances and allowing them to see the talents of both Eisenberg and the Puppet Up! cast.

As the episode comes to a close, Carson Daly encourages viewers to go out and see The Art of Self-Defense and check out Puppet Up! live. Jesse Eisenberg ends the show by discussing how much he enjoyed working on the film and the joy he gets from writing and performing on stage. The Puppet Up! cast invites viewers to join them at their next performance for a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.

Overall, season 8 episode 171 of Last Call with Carson Daly offers a mix of interesting interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at two unique forms of entertainment. With Jesse Eisenberg discussing his newest film and his experience as a playwriter, and the Puppet Up! cast showcasing their live puppet improv skills, there is something for everyone in this episode.