Seth Meyers Guests October 7, 2026
Guests
The October 7, 2026 episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers featured Ben Affleck and David Byrne.
Episode clips
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck promotes Animals, a kidnapping thriller he directed and stars in, and recalls the fear and migraines surrounding his first directing job. He explains how Richard Linklater inspired his collaborative approach to actors’ dialogue, jokes about trying to look convincing while jogging on camera, and says his children are most impressed that he became a meme.
David Byrne
- Sleeping Beauties · View book →
David Byrne discusses his book Sleeping Beauties, using Roman concrete and Botticelli to show how valuable ideas and art can disappear before being rediscovered. He also reflects on career ups and downs and explains how he built lyrics for the documentary Musk from Elon Musk’s own quotations rather than writing a personal editorial.
Other episode clips
A Closer Look examines Donald Trump’s expansive view of presidential power, allies urging him to take control of federal elections, and his refusal to rule out using the Insurrection Act. Seth Meyers also revisits Trump’s suggestion that Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego, framing the remarks as part of a broader pattern of incoherence and authoritarian posturing.
FAQ
- Who were the guests on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Oct 7, 2026?
- Ben Affleck and David Byrne were the guests on this episode.
- When did this episode air?
- Oct 7, 2026.