Ep 121. At Home Edition: Hugh Jackman, Rose Byrne
- TV14
- April 17, 2020
At Home Edition: Hugh Jackman, Rose Byrne
In this special episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, host Jimmy Fallon welcomes two beloved Australian actors to his virtual stage: Hugh Jackman and Rose Byrne.
The episode kicks off with a hilarious sketch where Fallon and Jackman compete in a virtual game of "Trivia Death Match," with both actors struggling to answer questions about each other's careers. The banter between the two is sharp and witty, and it's obvious that they have a great rapport.
Next up, Fallon chats with Byrne about her latest project, the Apple TV+ series Physical. The conversation quickly turns to how Byrne has been keeping busy during quarantine, with the actress discussing her newfound love of gardening and her attempts at making sourdough bread.
Later in the episode, Jackman joins the conversation and the trio discuss how they've been adapting to the new normal brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Jackman talks about how he's been spending a lot of time with his family, and shares a heartwarming story about his daughter's birthday celebration.
The conversation then turns to Byrne and Jackman's new film, Reminiscence, which also stars Rebecca Ferguson and Thandie Newton. The trio discuss the complex themes of the film, which deals with memory, nostalgia, and the consequences of living in the past.
As the episode comes to a close, Fallon invites Jackman to play a game where he has to guess the plots of various movies based solely on their increasingly bizarre titles. The game results in some hilarious moments as Jackman tries to piece together the narratives of films like "The Man Who Knew Too Much About Love" and "Revenge of the Soggy Waffle."
Overall, At Home Edition: Hugh Jackman, Rose Byrne is a delightful episode of The Tonight Show that showcases the easy chemistry between Fallon and his two talented guests. Fans of these Australian icons won't want to miss this charming and funny episode.
