Ep 28. 10/28/19 (John Lithgow, Louis Tomlinson, Rebecca Ferguson)

On October 28th, 2019, episode 28 of season 5 of The Late Late Show with James Corden aired, featuring John Lithgow, Louis Tomlinson, and Rebecca Ferguson as guests. The episode began with James Corden discussing the news of the day, including updates on the ongoing impeachment inquiry and Halloween festivities around the country. He then introduced John Lithgow, known for his performances in films such as The World According to Garp and TV shows like 3rd Rock from the Sun.

Lithgow discussed his latest project, a one-man show called "John Lithgow: Stories by Heart," which he had performed on Broadway and was now bringing on a national tour. He spoke about the challenges of performing on stage alone and the rewarding experience of connecting with audiences through storytelling. Corden and Lithgow also engaged in lighthearted banter, with Corden jokingly introducing Lithgow as "the guy from Twilight Zone: The Movie who ruined that kid's life."

Next up was Louis Tomlinson, best known as a member of the pop group One Direction. Tomlinson discussed his new single, "We Made It," and his upcoming album, Walls. He also opened up about the emotional process of writing and recording music after the death of his mother in 2016. Corden and Tomlinson shared a touching moment as they discussed how music can help people deal with grief and loss.

The final guest of the night was actress and singer Rebecca Ferguson. Ferguson talked about her role in the film Doctor Sleep, a sequel to Stephen King's The Shining, and her experience working with director Mike Flanagan. She also discussed her own music career, including her latest album, Superwoman. Corden and Ferguson also had some playful back-and-forth, with Corden jokingly suggesting they create a sequel to her film The Greatest Showman called The Not-Quite-as-Greatest Showman.

Throughout the episode, Corden engaged with the audience through his trademark segments, including "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts," in which guests must answer personal questions or eat disgusting foods, and "Crosswalk the Musical," in which Corden and his team perform a musical in the middle of a busy street. The episode had a mix of fun and emotional moments, showcasing the variety of guests and topics that The Late Late Show with James Corden has become known for.