Last Night on Late Night

Seth Meyers jokes about Donald Trump’s latest cognitive test, his demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and plans for a $250 bill bearing his image. The monologue also covers musicians dropping out of the concert series and Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding plans.

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.

Glen Powell promotes the second season of Chad Powers, explaining how an Eli Manning disguise bit inspired a heartfelt sports comedy and recalling that he once ordered coffee in character. He and Jelly Roll also discuss making the country-music film The Comeback King, including Powell’s first on-screen singing and their improvised scenes. Powell adds that staying at Josh Brolin’s house confused a visiting crew member.

Brett Goldstein promotes Office Romance, his Netflix rom-com with Jennifer Lopez, and explains that he and Joe Kelly conceived it while filming Ted Lasso. He describes writing Lopez as an accomplished airline CEO, recalls terrifying turbulence that inspired a scene, and shares how returning to Sesame Street brought him and Jason Segel face-to-face with Muppet versions of themselves.

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.

Jay Shetty discusses On Purpose and recalls adjusting to ordinary life after three years as a monk, from sleeping in a bed again to catching up on television, music and chocolate. He shares advice from Kobe Bryant, Madonna and Tom Holland, then tells Jelly Roll that people struggling with addiction need to feel safe asking for help.

David Sedaris discusses his new book The Land and Its People, including the rejected title about the testicles of an old sparrow in winter and the deliberately melancholy cover. He also recounts accidentally spreading false claims about nipple regeneration, reveals he quietly married Hugh a decade ago and describes provoking a sour Duolingo AI chatbot.

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.