Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl (Extended Cuts)
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
CBS
4.4 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 5 May 2026
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
A new “Star Wars” film is on the way and the merchandising has begun, President Trump rejected Iran’s latest offer to end the war, and beloved brands Ask Jeeves and Spirit Airlines are no more. Oscar-winning producer, writer and director Christopher Nolan sits for an EXTENDED conversation with Stephen Colbert about the upcoming film, “The Odyssey,” starring Matt Damon alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson. And 19-time GRAMMY-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Grohl tells Stephen that all he wanted to do was disappear after Nirvana ended, but the universe sent him a sign that he should keep making music. Over three decades later, Grohl’s daughter is releasing her debut album and Foo Fighters are releasing their 12th.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome, welcome, welcome, friends to The Late Show. |
| 0:08.5 | I'm your host Stephen Colbert. |
| 0:09.8 | And to everyone, to everyone watching here and at home, May the Fourth be with you. |
| 0:18.8 | Because, of course, we know May the Fourth is International Star Wars Day. |
| 0:24.9 | In fact, the whole month is important to Star Wars fans, or as they call themselves, Beliebers, |
| 0:30.3 | because the first six films all debuted in May. |
| 0:35.8 | And this year, we're getting the first new Star Wars film in theater since 2019 |
| 0:39.7 | Star Wars the Mandalorian |
| 0:41.7 | and Grogu |
| 0:42.7 | obviously |
| 0:43.8 | I'm thrilled |
| 0:47.4 | that baby Yoda is getting a spin-off |
| 0:49.5 | but I'm worried he's going to end up like all child stars |
| 0:51.7 | Oh Oh he's going to end up like all child stars. |
| 0:55.6 | Oh. |
| 1:02.4 | D-U-I rehab, then hosting his own Netflix dating show, |
| 1:04.0 | Groo Gros Bang Boy Beach. |
| 1:07.4 | Grooos, Grooos, Grooos, Groo Gros, Groo Gros. |
| 1:14.4 | This new Star Wars film has plenty of big names because Jeremy Allen White will star, and this is true. |
| 1:18.8 | He is starring as Jabba the Hutt's son. |
| 1:20.8 | Oh. |
| 1:23.9 | Yes, Chef. |
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