One of the topics of conversation was Chris O’Dowd‘s new addition to the family – his son. James congratulated him on this joyful milestone, to which Chris responded, “He’s out here with me. He’s healthy, everything’s great. We went for our first Halloween together.” James expressed curiosity about their Halloween experience, and Chris shared, “It was actually my first Halloween too. You know, my son is 20 months old now, and he knew what was going on. He showed me around, and I was a bit terrified!”
As the conversation continued, James delved into Chris O’Dowd‘s recent activities. He noted that Chris’ partner was currently out of town, leaving him to hold down the fort with their two young sons. James was particularly intrigued by a throwback activity Chris and his sons engaged in over the weekend – apple bobbing. Chris explained, “You get a big bowl of water with apples, and the kids have to try and get as many apples out of the bowl using just their mouth, without using their hands. It’s not the most health-conscious activity because they take little bites out of the apples and then spit them back, but it was good fun!”
James humorously suggested adding other objects to the mix, such as onions or eggs, just to see what happens. Chris played along, saying, “Yeah, throw a knife in there and see what happens!” They both laughed, clearly enjoying their chat.
Moving on to Halloween costumes, James inquired about Chris’ son’s attire. Chris revealed, “He was a little dragon, or should I say Khaleesi. Breeders of dragons, you know.” James further inquired about Chris’ own costume, to which he replied, “Well, we were cats. I was left with whatever was in the shop, and it turned out to be a cat’s head. But it was adorable, and I just wore a white wig. Simple, yet effective.”
As the conversation lightheartedly meandered, James mentioned seeing a man trick-or-treating in plain white bed sheets with two eye holes. The man’s wife was heard instructing him to fetch something, prompting him to exclaim, “Kill me!” Everyone found the incident amusing.
The interview then shifted focus to Alicia Vikander, who used to live in London but had recently made a big move to Portugal. Alicia described their idyllic life, stating, “We sit on a beach 20 minutes from our house, with friends we used to have lunch with in London Fields on Wednesdays. I was terrified when we made the move, but now, sitting on that beach, I haven’t really thought about going back.”
James playfully expressed his interest in joining them in Portugal, saying, “I’m gonna live there a minute! Swing over there with you guys.” Alicia warmly welcomed the idea, making it clear that living by the beach was a delightful experience.
The conversation took a patriotic turn as James acknowledged that both Chris O’Dowd and fellow actor Michael Fassbender are Irish. James remarked on the natural chemistry that Irish people seem to have, to which Chris humorously added, “We could create chat, couldn’t we? Without question, we would understand each other at last!”
Chris, being Irish himself, chimed in with a personal anecdote about his sister choosing an Irish partner. He shared, “The reaction was unbelievable. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you that inquisitive, James. Did she really? Yes, families don’t usually do that!” They shared a laugh, realizing that Irish connections are indeed something special.
As the interview neared its end, James seized the opportunity to discuss Chris O’Dowd‘s latest project, the film “Slumberland.” Chris described it as a lovely action-adventure, a throwback family movie in the vein of “Goonies” and “Labyrinth.” He plays the uncle of a young girl who embarks on a dream-filled treasure-hunting journey, guided by Jason Momoa‘s character.
Before bidding farewell, James couldn’t resist bringing up the idea of a new sleep app based on dreams. Chris joked, “I think the sleep app market is saturated. I’m gonna do a wake-up app. It’ll just be me saying, ‘Hey!’ over and over until you get up. It’ll become more abusive with every snooze button press!”
With their lively banter and undeniable chemistry, Chris O’Dowd and James Corden delighted viewers during this episode of The Late Late Show. From Halloween antics to amusing Irish connections and upcoming film projects, the interview was a true testament to the captivating allure of this popular talk show.
