The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 6 Episode 21 Rami Malek, Chrissy Metz, John Prine
- TV14
- October 29, 2018
- 299 min
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Rami Malek, Chrissy Metz, and John Prine join Jimmy Fallon on tonight's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Malek, the Emmy-winning actor known for his role in Mr. Robot, is in the spotlight as he discusses his latest project, the eagerly anticipated biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. In the film, Malek steps into the shoes of Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of the iconic rock band Queen. The actor shares his experience of playing Mercury, his admiration for the beloved singer, and the challenges of portraying him.
Metz, star of the hit NBC drama This Is Us, also sits down with Fallon to chat about her role as Kate Pearson. She talks about what fans can expect from the upcoming season, the show's emotional impact on viewers, and her journey as an actress. Metz also discusses her recent foray into music, including her first single, "Talking to God".
Fallon also welcomes the legendary singer-songwriter John Prine to the show. Prine, a two-time Grammy winner and member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, has been a prominent figure in the folk and country music scenes since the 1970s. He performs his classic track "Paradise" live in the studio, and also chats with Fallon about his storied career, his latest album The Tree of Forgiveness, and his upcoming tour.
In addition to the interviews, tonight's episode features some classic The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon segments, such as "Hashtags" and "Thank You Notes". In "Hashtags", Fallon reads out some of his favorite tweets from fans, focusing on a particular theme or topic. Tonight's theme is "Worst College Roommates", and the tweets are sure to bring some laughs.
In "Thank You Notes", Fallon takes a moment to express his gratitude for various people and things, both serious and silly. Tonight's notes include thanks to "Science for inventing ice cream trucks, a great way to lure children into a creepy vehicle" and "New Orleans, for being the only place in the U.S. where it's socially acceptable to carry a drink into a public bathroom".
Finally, the episode wraps up with a musical performance from one of the guests. Will it be Malek, Metz, or Prine? Tune in to find out. With a diverse and talented lineup of guests, plenty of humor and heart, and some unforgettable musical moments, tonight's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is not to be missed.