Last Night on Late Night

Seth Meyers catches up on weeks of political news, including Trump’s Iran threats and the administration’s escalating rhetoric, in a new A Closer Look.

Jimmy Fallon jokes about the U.S. running low on long-range missiles and the military seeking creative and unconventional ideas for Iran. The monologue expands into comic bits about summer blockbusters, a fake Spider-Man soundtrack duo and a Tonight Show lookalike contest.

Guest host Colman Domingo covers Elon Musk’s proposed AI version of The Odyssey, a Yellowstone bison attack and the resurgence of measles. He then plays “Who’s High?” with pedestrians on Hollywood Boulevard, questioning two groups before identifying the participants who had used marijuana.

Henry Winkler discusses his work on Curb Your Enthusiasm and his playful disagreement with Larry David, while reflecting on comedy, friendship, and his long career.

Colman Domingo discusses his transformation into Joe Jackson for Michael, including 2.5 hours of prosthetics and extensive research aimed at finding the character’s soul rather than mimicry. He also explains how Bea Arthur inspired his comic role in The Four Seasons and reflects on his emotionally complex redemption and vengeance arc in Euphoria.

Arsenio Hall promotes his memoir Arsenio while reflecting on how his talk show introduced audiences to emerging performers and how the Black community helped refine his early on-air style. He also recalls meeting Richard Pryor and describes Michael Jackson helping him relocate his mother, then spending an hour talking with her.

Lea Michele discusses the Broadway production of Chess and how she and her castmates developed their characters through the show’s music and relationships.

Monica Barbaro promotes One Night Only, a romantic comedy set in a world where unmarried people may have sex on one designated night each year. She also talks about maintaining a British accent for her stage debut, demonstrates a playful New York accent and reacts to internet memes inspired by the film’s premise.

Patrick Ball discusses The Pitt, its 25 Emmy nominations and how real emergency-room doctors, nurses and his medical-family background inform the show. He also recalls first meeting Colman Domingo in a Yale Zoom class and recounts pre-acting jobs that ranged from Alaska security guard to running a mobile axe-throwing trailer.