James Corden says hosting The Late Late Show is like ‘playing a character’
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy James Corden says he’s actually performing when hosting The Late Late Show. “I see it all as a character that I’m sort of playing.” While gesturing and speaking in his famously animated late-night tone, Corden said: “Like, it would be odd if I got home and opened the fridge and was like, ‘Look who’s here tonight! “This entire series is two hours and forty minutes.” James Corden Corden stars as Michelin-starred chef Jamie in the six-episode dark comedy, whose world quickly implodes after discovering shocking truths about his pregnant wife Amandine. Earlier this week, during an appearance on Drew Barrymore’s daytime talk show, Corden teared up while recalling the conversation he had with his 11-year-old son that prompted his decision to leave The Late Late Show.