Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 4 Episode 55 Jim Parsons, Ben McKenzie, Jon Favreau & Dan Pfeiffer
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- January 19, 2017
- 3 min
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6.3 (7)
In this episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, host Seth Meyers welcomes four guests to the show. The first guest is actor Jim Parsons, best known for his role on the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory. Parsons discusses his current work on The Boys in the Band on Broadway, as well as his recent appearance on Saturday Night Live. Meyers and Parsons also discuss the challenges and rewards of bringing a stage production to television.
Next up is actor Ben McKenzie, who is promoting the fifth season of his hit show Gotham. McKenzie discusses the evolution of his character, Detective James Gordon, over the course of the series, as well as the challenges of filming on location in New York City. Meyers and McKenzie also discuss the current political climate and the importance of speaking out against oppression.
Following McKenzie is filmmaker Jon Favreau, who has directed such films as Iron Man and The Jungle Book. Favreau discusses his latest project, a live-action version of Disney's The Lion King, and explains his strategy for adapting an animated classic to the big screen. Meyers and Favreau also discuss the impact of social media on the film industry and the changing landscape of distribution.
The final guest of the evening is Dan Pfeiffer, former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama and co-host of the popular podcast Pod Save America. Pfeiffer discusses his new book, Yes We (Still) Can: Politics in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and Trump, and shares his thoughts on the current state of American politics. Meyers and Pfeiffer also discuss the importance of holding politicians accountable and the role of the media in shaping public opinion.
Throughout the episode, Meyers tackles current events and political news, including President Trump's recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meyers also takes a closer look at Trump's controversial comments regarding Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Overall, this episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers offers a diverse lineup of guests and a range of topics, from Hollywood blockbusters to presidential politics. Meyers' signature blend of humor and insight makes for an engaging and entertaining hour of late-night television.