Ep 179. Henry Golding, Jonathan Groff, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz

Jimmy Fallon returns for another episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and he's got quite the lineup for the evening. Season 6, Episode 179 features four unique and talented guests, including Henry Golding, Jonathan Groff, Rick Ross, and Swizz Beatz.

Actor Henry Golding joins Jimmy on the couch to discuss his latest film, Monsoon, which tells the story of a British Vietnamese man who returns to his home country. Golding, who is himself British-Malaysian, shares his experiences filming the movie in Vietnam, and the challenges he faced learning Vietnamese for the role. Fallon and Golding also talk about the success of his first major film, Crazy Rich Asians, and the pressure of following up such a hit with his subsequent projects.

Next up is Jonathan Groff, who is well known for his roles in the musicals Hamilton and Frozen. This time, however, Groff has taken on a darker role in the new Netflix series, Mindhunter. Groff speaks with Fallon about the process of portraying infamous serial killer Charles Manson, and how he used his research to create an accurate and haunting performance. As a fan of Broadway, Fallon also asks Groff about his theater background and his experiences working with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Afterwards, Fallon welcomes rapper Rick Ross to the stage. Ross has been a major player in the hip hop world for years, with hit songs such as “Hustlin’” and “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)”. He talks with Fallon about his new album, Port of Miami 2, and how he's evolved as an artist since his debut album of the same name in 2006. Ross shares the inspiration behind his new music, and even performs a song from the album live in the studio.

Last but not least, Fallon sits down with Swizz Beatz, a Grammy Award-winning producer, DJ, and rapper. Beatz was previously part of the Ruff Ryders collective, and has worked with artists such as Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Kanye West. He talks about his upcoming album, Poison, and how he’s making a statement with his music about pushing boundaries. In addition, Fallon and Beatz reminisce about their time working together on the song “Summer Nights”, which Fallon performed on The Tonight Show in 2019.

Overall, this episode of The Tonight Show has something for everyone, from actors and musicians to talk about making their mark in their respective industries. With a diverse and talented guest list, viewers are in for an entertaining and engaging hour.