Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 5 Episode 143

Ep 143. Jessica Biel, Awkwafina, Matt Groening

  • Not Rated
  • August 16, 2018
  • 373 min
  • 7.0  (21)

Late Night with Seth Meyers is a popular late-night talk show that airs on NBC. In season 5, episode 143, Seth Meyers welcomes three amazing guests to his show. Jessica Biel, Awkwafina, and Matt Groening join him for an entertaining and engaging conversation that covers a variety of topics.

As the first guest of the night, Jessica Biel shares about her new show, "Cruel Summer," which premiered recently on Freeform. They discuss the show's plot, which revolves around the disappearance of a teenage girl and the suspicion surrounding her friend, who is accused of harming her. Jessica plays the role of the girl's mother and talks about the challenges of bringing authenticity to her character's complicated emotions.

Next, Awkwafina joins Seth Meyers to discuss her recent role in Disney's live-action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid." Awkwafina plays Scuttle, the seagull, in the film and shares about the experience of getting into character for an animated role. Along with her lively anecdotes, Awkwafina also speaks about her work in other projects, including "Oceans 8" and "Crazy Rich Asians."

The third and final guest of the show is Matt Groening, the creator of the beloved animated sitcom, "The Simpsons." Seth Meyers speaks with him about the show's longevity and cultural impact. They discuss how "The Simpsons" has tackled difficult topics over the years and evolved with the times.

Along with the guests, the show features some of the popular segments of "Late Night with Seth Meyers." The "Closer Look" segment takes on the latest current events, while "Jokes Seth Can't Tell" has some hilarious punchlines curated by the guests themselves.

In addition, the show's house band, The 8G Band, adds to the atmosphere with their charismatic performances. The band, led by bandleader Fred Armisen, also gets involved in the conversation with the guests and adds to the fun.

As always, Seth Meyers' hosting skills and quick wit keep the show flowing smoothly and entertainingly. The host's relatable and humorous style of interviewing keeps the guests engaged, and his insight into each of the topics adds new depth to the conversation.

Overall, Late Night with Seth Meyers season 5, episode 143 is a must-watch for fans of pop culture and hilarious interviews. With its talented guests, engaging segments, and all-around fun atmosphere, this episode is sure to keep viewers glued to their seats.

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Description
  • First Aired
    August 16, 2018
  • Content Rating
    Not Rated
  • Runtime
    373 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (21)