Ep 146. Millie Bobby Brown, Jeff Ross, Richard Curtis, Lang Lang
- TV14
- May 22, 2019
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In the 146th episode of the sixth season of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, host Jimmy Fallon welcomes actress Millie Bobby Brown, comedian Jeff Ross, writer and director Richard Curtis, and pianist Lang Lang to the show.
The episode begins with Jimmy Fallon's monologue, where he delivers topical jokes and humorous commentary on current events. He also engages with the audience, taking questions and comments from them. The audience is lively and enthusiastic, cheering and applauding throughout the monologue.
Next, Jimmy sits down for an interview with Millie Bobby Brown, who rose to fame as Eleven in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. They discuss her experience filming the show, how she prepares for emotional scenes, and what it's like being a teenager in the spotlight. Jimmy also asks her about her new role in the upcoming movie Enola Holmes, where she plays the sister of detective Sherlock Holmes.
After the interview, Jimmy welcomes comedian Jeff Ross to the show. Known for his unique style of insult comedy, Jeff chats with Jimmy about his work on Comedy Central's Roast series and his upcoming tour. They also play a game together where they come up with roasts for each other and for members of the audience.
The next guest is writer and director Richard Curtis, known for romantic comedies such as Four Weddings and a Funeral and Love Actually. Jimmy and Richard discuss his new movie, Yesterday, which imagines a world where the Beatles never existed. Richard talks about his inspiration for the film and how he chose the songs that would appear in it. They also discuss his charitable work with organizations such as Comic Relief and Red Nose Day.
Finally, pianist Lang Lang takes the stage to perform a piece from his latest album. He talks with Jimmy about his career as a classical musician, his collaborations with pop artists such as Pharrell Williams and Metallica, and how he approaches interpreting classic works by composers like Beethoven and Chopin.
Throughout the episode, Jimmy engages with both the guests and the audience, eliciting laughs and cheers and keeping the energy high. The show ends with a musical performance from Lang Lang, who wows the audience with his virtuosic playing.