On a recent episode of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” actress Annaleigh Ashford made an appearance and had everyone in stitches with her British accent mishap. The audience greeted her with applause as she took her seat next to James Corden.
Corden wasted no time in asking Ashford about her favorite Keenan Thompson projects, to which she responded that she was a long-time fan of “All That” and loved the classic skit of jumping on the trampoline. It’s clear that Ashford’s childhood was just as filled with fond memories of the show as many others.
The conversation then turned to the possibility of a sequel to the beloved movie “Good Burger.” Ashford hinted that there might be a chance for a sequel, as they recently had a table read for the project and were waiting for the official green light. Fans of the original movie can only hope that the sequel comes to fruition.
As the interview progressed, the topic shifted to Ashford’s return to Broadway next year in the musical “Sweeney Todd.” Corden expressed his excitement for the casting, jokingly taking some credit for planting the seed of the idea. Ashford revealed that she would be playing the British character Mrs. Lovett and admitted to being nervous about nailing the accent.
With her natural British heritage, Ashford felt that the role was a good fit, even though she had previously played characters from the north of London, which had a different accent. She even shared a line from the show, showcasing her attempt at the British accent, leaving Corden amused by her performance.
The conversation then switched gears to Corden’s love for Broadway and how Ashford had also fallen in love with it during her time in New York. She shared that she recently had the opportunity to see several Broadway shows, including “MJ,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Beetlejuice,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “The Music Man.”
Corden couldn’t help but ask if Ashford would ever consider being in a Broadway musical herself. While she expressed a desire to explore that possibility, she also acknowledged the hard work and dedication required for eight shows a week.
The interview ended on a lighter note as Corden brought up Ashford’s recent project, “Welcome to Chip and Dale’s.” The actress shared that her six-year-old son had become a fan of the show, mistaking it for the cartoon “Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers.” Her son’s adoration even led him to reenact the dances by taking off his pants at bath time, leaving Ashford both proud and amused.
Ashford’s appearance on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” was a delightful mix of laughter and anticipation for her upcoming projects. Fans can’t wait to see her return to Broadway in “Sweeney Todd” and will keep their fingers crossed for a “Good Burger” sequel. In the meantime, they can enjoy her hilarious mishap with the British accent and cherish the endearing moments shared about her son’s love for her work.
