In a recent episode of the hit talk show “The Graham Norton Show,” the audience was treated to some hilarious and entertaining moments from a star-studded lineup. One of the standout moments from the show was when singer Lewis Capaldi expressed his love for actor Jamie Dornan‘s portrayal of Christian Grey in the famous “50 Shades” series.
During the show, host Graham Norton began by discussing actor Hugh Jackman‘s return as Wolverine, which led to a discussion about the demands of physical training for such roles. Jackman mentioned that bodybuilders often say that 70% of achieving the ideal physique is through diet, rather than just intense workouts. Capaldi jumped in, jokingly complaining about his own diet and calorie intake while sitting next to Jackman and Dornan, comparing himself to a pair of brown shoes among a group of tuxedos.
The conversation then shifted to funny lines from movies, and Dornan shared a memorable quote from “Best in Show,” where a character says, “I’ve got two left feet.” Jackman’s daughter had challenged him to get Dornan to say this line, and he was thrilled to have accomplished it.
Later, Norton introduced the three sisters from the movie “Shazam,” played by actresses Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michelle Borth, and Zara Phythian. They explained that their characters had to regain their powers, which had been taken by the superhero Shazam. The actresses expressed their excitement for the project, highlighting their love for the first “Shazam” film and its unique take on the superhero genre. They also joked about their struggle to keep up with the younger cast members and understand their trendy language.
As the discussion continued, Norton turned to director M. Night Shyamalan, known for his plot twists and surprises in his movies. Shyamalan emphasized the importance of avoiding spoilers for his films, even in interviews. He recounted an experience at a premiere where young influencers were in attendance and discussing his movie “Signs.” Shyamalan urged everyone to allow these new generations to enjoy the films without revealing any spoilers.
The conversation took a humorous turn when the topic moved to award shows and acceptance speeches. Capaldi, who had recently won an award, admitted that he never expected to win and was shocked to be nominated alongside industry giants like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. His acceptance speech was well-received, despite a minor slip-up in his excitement.
The episode wrapped up with a discussion about Elizabeth Banks‘ music career. Norton revealed that Banks had written over 200 songs in the three years since her last album. Banks shared the challenges of selecting only the best songs for her album and joked about the regret she sometimes feels about leaving behind potentially great tracks.
The show ended on a light note, as Capaldi revealed that he had reached out to Jamie Dornan for his song “Pointless,” which was intended to be his first single. Although they hadn’t worked together, Capaldi light-heartedly acknowledged the oddity of seeing Dornan without his infamous whip from “50 Shades of Grey.”
Overall, “The Graham Norton Show” once again delivered an entertaining and fun-filled episode, packed with laughter, interesting conversations, and surprising moments. As always, the show provided a platform for celebrities to showcase their personalities and share interesting anecdotes, leaving both the audience and viewers at home thoroughly entertained.
