Ep 158. Joel Edgerton

In this episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen welcomes Australian actor Joel Edgerton to the stage. Joel is known for his roles in films such as "The Great Gatsby," "Loving," and "Red Sparrow."

Ellen starts off the show by chatting with Joel about his most recent project, the upcoming film "The King." Joel plays Falstaff in the film, which is a retelling of the story of King Henry V. Ellen and Joel discuss the challenges of filming period pieces and the impressive cast of the film, which includes Timothée Chalamet and Robert Pattinson.

Next up, Ellen plays a game with Joel called "Joel Edgerton or Not Joel Edgerton." Ellen shows photos of people and Joel has to guess whether the person is him or someone else. Suffice it to say, Joel doesn't have the greatest track record in identifying himself.

After the game, Ellen surprises Joel with a gift: a jar of Vegemite. For those who don't know, Vegemite is a salty spread made from yeast extract that is popular in Australia (and an acquired taste for many Americans). Joel expresses his appreciation but admits he hasn't had Vegemite in years.

Later in the show, Ellen gives Joel a chance to promote his favorite charity. Joel chooses the Fred Hollows Foundation, a nonprofit that works to end avoidable blindness in Indigenous Australians and people in developing countries. Joel has been a longtime supporter of the foundation and shares his passion for their work.

Finally, Ellen wraps up the show by giving Joel one more surprise: a pie in the face. Joel takes it like a champ and the two embrace in a hug before the show ends.

Overall, this episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show is a fun and lighthearted chat with a talented actor who is making a name for himself in Hollywood. From talking about his latest project to playing games with Ellen to promoting a cause close to his heart, Joel Edgerton is a great guest who brings energy and humor to the show.