Last Night on Late Night

Seth Meyers jokes about the Trump administration’s claims that the war with Iran is over, negotiations involving the Strait of Hormuz, and the shifting language used to describe the conflict.

Will Forte discusses Coyote vs. ACME, explaining how its lawsuit premise became mirrored by fans successfully pushing for the shelved film’s release. He also previews The Patti Forte Sketch Show, a documentary-style comedy built around sketches created by his mother and her friend Carol. Forte opens with a graphic account of conducting a solo tick check during a family trip with Seth Meyers.

Hannah Waddingham discusses Ride or Die, her Amazon Prime Video series with Octavia Spencer, including their instant chemistry and the stunt work she performed in Prague. She also previews the women’s team storyline in Ted Lasso and recalls Carol Burnett asking to meet her at the Emmys and encouraging her career.

Maya Rudolph discusses making her Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! and the experience of returning to live performance. She also reflects on comedy, the Oscars, and the unusual early productions that shaped her career.

Ariana Madix announces her Broadway return in Just in Time, where she begins playing Connie Francis on September 12, and celebrates her Emmy nomination for hosting Love Island USA. She describes learning the news during a middle-of-the-night hotel call in Fiji, explains the challenge of keeping up with the show’s rapid developments, and coaches Jimmy Fallon through a slo-mo Villa entrance.

Ana Gasteyer discusses her Tony nomination for Schmigadoon on Broadway and the joy and exhaustion of performing eight shows a week. She recounts stepping on her dress while coming down the stairs and breaking character with the cast, then joins a satirical discussion about fictional Broadway diva September L. Davis.

Michael Gandolfini discusses playing Daniel Blake in Daredevil: Born Again, now streaming on Disney+, and the experience of working with Charlie Cox and the Marvel cast.

Mike Tomlin reflects on ending his historic run with the Pittsburgh Steelers, explaining how listening, relationships, and a focus on winning shaped his leadership. He decodes several viral Tomlin-isms and discusses the nerves and excitement of becoming an analyst when Football Night in America returns on NBC and Peacock.

The Linda Lindas perform “Burning Out” from their forthcoming album Got to Get Out on Jimmy Kimmel Live!