The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 2 Episode 126 Mindy Kaling, Bill Paxton

Mindy Kaling and Bill Paxton join James Corden on The Late Late Show for episode 126 of season 2. Mindy Kaling, the writer, producer, and star of The Mindy Project and Bill Paxton, who has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including Titanic and Big Love, chat with James about their latest projects.

Mindy Kaling first takes the hot seat to chat about her book, Why Not Me?, which follows her journey as a writer and actress in Hollywood. Kaling also talks about her upcoming film, Ocean's Eight, a spin-off from the popular Ocean's Eleven franchise that features an all-female cast. Kaling reveals how excited she is to work with the likes of Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, and Anne Hathaway and shares some hilarious anecdotes from the set.

Next up is Bill Paxton, who talks about his role in the TV series Training Day, based on the iconic film of the same name. Paxton plays Detective Frank Rourke, who is tasked with training rookie cop Kyle Craig, played by Justin Cornwell. Paxton discusses the challenges of taking on such an iconic role and how he made it his own.

During the show, James Corden also plays some of his signature games with Mindy Kaling and Bill Paxton. In one segment, James challenges the guests to act out famous movie scenes in only 30 seconds. The guests hilariously attempt to act out classics like The Godfather and Titanic with only a few seconds to spare.

In another segment, James invites the guests to play a game of "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts," where they must either answer tough questions or eat disgusting food. Mindy Kaling is asked who her least favorite celebrity is, and Bill Paxton is asked which of his directors he would never work with again.

Throughout the episode, James Corden keeps the audience laughing with his witty banter and infectious energy. The guests also bring their own humor and charm to the show, making for a memorable and entertaining episode of The Late Late Show.