Stephen Colbert Guests January 15, 2026

The January 15, 2026 episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert featured Stellan Skarsgård and Jon Meacham.

Show
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Air date
January 15, 2026 · View full night's lineup
Status
Aired

Episode clips

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård’s January 15, 2026 Late Show appearance combines conversation about Sentimental Value and his family with playful discussion of pickles, singing, dancing, and a possible Mamma Mia 3.
Stellan Skarsgård discusses Sentimental Value, his Golden Globe win, and how his children reacted to seeing the film. He reflects on family, acting across languages, and the emotional complexity of a story about relationships and artistic inheritance.
Stellan Skarsgård jokes about his son’s exploded pickle jar and imagines Stephen Colbert in Mamma Mia 3. He discusses singing, dancing, his film career, and why he thinks Colbert could handle a musical role.

Jon Meacham

Jon Meacham discusses American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union and describes the country as facing a moral and democratic crisis. He reflects on American history, political division, and the civic responsibilities required to sustain democracy.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Jan 15, 2026?
Stellan Skarsgård and Jon Meacham were the guests on this episode.
When did this episode air?
Jan 15, 2026.