Brett Goldstein made a surprising confession during his recent appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The actor revealed that his Halloween costume as Roy Kent from the hit show Ted Lasso was unintentional.
This was Brett's first time on the show, and he couldn't contain his excitement. Sitting between Bryan Cranston and Alison Janney, Brett joked that being on the show felt like winning a competition and being his Make-a-Wish moment.
The conversation took a hilarious turn when Bryan asked Brett which show he liked more between The West Wing and Breaking Bad. Brett diplomatically replied that both shows were equally phenomenal, avoiding any controversial debate.
The conversation then shifted to Alison and Bryan's upcoming movie set in the 80s. Brett playfully asked Alison if she approved of Bryan's hair choice for the role. Alison admitted that she loved the long hair and mustaches popular in that era, mentioning her fondness for the iconic look of someone like Tom Selleck from Magnum PI. Brett cracked a joke that his own look unintentionally resembled Albert Einstein.
James Corden couldn't contain his excitement about having Brett on the show. He expressed his admiration for Brett's podcast and considered himself a fan. James highlighted Brett's remarkable success over the past couple of years, including his role in one of the most popular shows on TV and writing for a major show on Apple TV+. Brett humbly acknowledged his sudden extreme success, claiming that it felt unreal and almost as if he had died and everything after was a dream.
Brett and James shared a common experience of achieving success later in life, which they considered grounding. Brett mentioned the darkness that often hovers over extreme success, appreciating the fact that his success came a bit later when he was better equipped to handle it.
The conversation then veered toward Ted Lasso and when the show became a massive hit. Brett recalled a Halloween party where he accidentally dressed as Roy Kent, his character from the show. To his surprise, several other partygoers were also dressed as Roy Kent, earning him some unexpected attention.
The topic then shifted to Allison and her first taste of recognition from her role in The West Wing. She shared a funny incident on a New York subway where people were staring at her, leading her to believe she had become incredibly famous. It turned out that her shirt was completely unbuttoned, which explained the attention she received.
Bryan then discussed his early success in Malcolm in the Middle and offered advice to young actors about managing finances and being careful with career choices. He mentioned turning down other offers to avoid getting typecast and the subsequent opportunity that led to his role in Breaking Bad.
As the conversation wrapped up, James playfully asked Brett if this season of Ted Lasso was the last one. Brett deflected the question, noting that it was for Apple to decide. However, he couldn't help mentioning a mysterious "chip in his brain" that made him believe there was more to come.
The interview ended on a high note, with Brett jokingly pitching a spin-off idea for Roy Kent's character coaching a soccer team in the US. He imagined the comedic potential of Roy's inappropriate comments and foul-mouthed personality in a new setting.
Overall, Brett Goldstein's appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden was filled with laughter, funny anecdotes, and a lighthearted discussion about his journey to success and his role in the beloved show Ted Lasso.
