Ep 18. Taron Egerton & Richard Madden
- March 22, 2019
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8.6 (15)
Taron Egerton & Richard Madden are the latest duo to join James Corden for a musical ride in Carpool Karaoke, season 2 episode 18. The two actors, who co-starred in the 2019 movie "Rocketman," are known for their impressive vocal abilities, and they showcase their talents throughout their journey with Corden.
The episode starts with Corden picking up Egerton and Madden, who are both excited to hit the road and belt out some tunes. After some brief chit-chat, they jump right into their first song, with Egerton and Madden harmonizing to The Proclaimers' "500 Miles." From there, they take on a range of hits from the '70s, '80s, and '90s, including Wham!'s "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," Elton John's "Tiny Dancer," and Oasis' "Don't Look Back in Anger."
Interspersed with the singing are some fun moments, including Egerton telling the story of how he and Madden first met on the set of "Rocketman" and Madden recalling his reluctance to audition for "Game of Thrones" because he didn't think it would be successful. The trio also engages in some impromptu dance parties and shows off their British accents by ordering fast food through the drive-thru.
Perhaps the highlight of the episode is when Egerton and Madden play a game of "movie soundtrack or not?" where they have to guess whether a song was featured on the soundtrack of a movie or not. They nail most of the questions, proving their prowess when it comes to movie soundtracks.
The episode concludes with a stirring rendition of "Circle of Life" from "The Lion King," which allows Egerton to put his skills as the titular character in the upcoming live-action version of the Disney classic to use. The song is a fitting end to an episode full of great music and good vibes.
Overall, Carpool Karaoke season 2 episode 18 is a must-watch for fans of Taron Egerton, Richard Madden, and good music in general. The chemistry between the three stars is evident, and the episode is a testament to why Carpool Karaoke has become a beloved late-night mainstay.
