Last Night on Late Night

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump’s Iran deal and the conservative backlash surrounding it, then imagines the Knicks bringing their championship trophy to the White House. Matt Damon later emerges from a Trojan horse to promote The Odyssey, renewing their feud before asking viewers to see the film.

Kumail Nanjiani discusses his Hulu comedy special Night Thoughts and jokes about the backlash to getting in shape. He also celebrates moving back to New York, tries to connect with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and recounts letting Taskmaster inspect his uncensored internet search history. He contrasts his late cat Bagel with the less capable Biscuit.

Johnny Knoxville discusses Jackass: Best and Last, a theatrical retrospective revisiting the group’s most painful stunts and long friendship. He recalls beginning with pepper spray, a stun gun and shooting himself, explains how larger sets and ubiquitous phones changed their work, and announces Jackass the Podcast.

Paul Rudd discusses starring in Power Ballad, including singing with Nick Jonas and working on the film’s music. He also talks about the Big Slick charity event and the nerves that come with performing.

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. discusses tracing Larry David’s and Jimmy Kimmel’s family roots and how he began his genealogy series.

Caleb Hearon discusses Little Brother, his Netflix movie with John Cena and Eric André, and recalls childhood wrestling games in which friends cast him as Rikishi instead of Cena. He also embraces his sudden Knicks fandom, joking that three days of loyalty are enough to join New York’s playoff excitement.

Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses the immersive Phantom of the Opera production Masquerade and the Broadway reimagining Cats: The Jellicle Ball. He also previews Evita’s return to Broadway, describes developing an unnamed musical about the theft of the Mona Lisa and recalls passing on the chance to bring Rihanna to London early in her career.

Nicholas Galitzine discusses preparing to play He-Man, drawing on memes for character knowledge, and making a whittling gift for Ben Stiller.