Jimmy Fallon Guests July 23, 2026

Episode clips

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan discusses The Odyssey’s practical and technical ambition, from shooting entirely in IMAX to using working ships and a real cave. He also debunks internet lore, recalls Star Wars shaping his cinematic imagination and shares stories about Matt Damon, David Bowie and his children working on the film.

Interview

Christopher Nolan on Matt Damon Revealing The Odyssey Spoilers; Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Christopher Nolan discusses making The Odyssey entirely with IMAX cameras, including a new soundproof housing that allowed dialogue scenes and a mirror system that preserved actors' eye contact. He describes filming aboard a working ship and inside a real cave, praises Matt Damon's leadership and recalls persuading David Bowie to join The Prestige after an initial refusal.

Interview

Christopher Nolan Addresses Internet Rumors That He Doesn’t Have a Phone and Saw Star Wars 12 Times

Christopher Nolan confirms that he avoids smartphones and email, recounts airport agents nearly exposing The Odyssey's IMAX film and remembers seeing Star Wars 12 times as a child. He also explains how Star Wars influenced his sense of cinematic wonder and describes putting all four of his children to work on The Odyssey.

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Cody Rhodes

Interview

Cody Rhodes Attended Comic-Con Dressed as His Street Fighter Movie Character | The Tonight Show

Cody Rhodes discusses playing Guile in the new Street Fighter movie, showing up to Comic-Con in full costume and his childhood devotion to the video game. He also recounts interviewing Tom Brady for What Do You Want to Talk About? and previews his WWE SummerSlam match against CM Punk, whom he views as a former big-brother figure.

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Pete Lee

Other

Pete Lee Stand-Up: Second Divorce, Tonight Show Appearances | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Pete Lee jokes about celebrating his second divorce, dating again while using a CPAP machine and making his tenth Tonight Show appearance. He also revisits performing the day after his house burned down, the viral response to that appearance and Jimmy Fallon's well-meant gift basket.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Jul 23, 2026?

Christopher Nolan, Cody Rhodes, and Pete Lee were the guests on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Jul 23, 2026.