In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, beloved actors Meg Ryan and David Duchovny shared some behind-the-scenes stories from their new romantic comedy, “What Happens Later.” The film, set to release in theaters next week, marks the first time these two stars have collaborated.
During the interview, Jimmy Kimmel pointed out that it was Meg Ryan‘s first time on the show, despite Jimmy having been on the air for over 20 years, and David Duchovny admitted that he remembered seeing Meg before but couldn’t quite recollect where. Meg humorously added that it might have been in an elevator or airport, which sparked a discussion about their movie, where most of the scenes take place in an airport.
Meg explained that the film centers around two characters who reconnect after getting stuck overnight at an airport due to a snowstorm. With unresolved issues from their past, the characters have a lot to work out. Interestingly, Meg revealed that they actually filmed in an airport, with real passengers coming in and out. She even shared the challenge of not being able to interact with anyone due to filming restrictions.
David chimed in, reminiscing about the 18 nights they spent shooting in the airport. He described it as a unique and somewhat bizarre experience, particularly because they didn’t have trailers and were placed in various makeshift accommodations, like tents and yoga rooms. Meg jokingly added that watching a Cinnabon break down and be reassembled hours later was a depressing sight.
As the conversation continued, it was revealed that Meg directed, co-wrote, and co-starred in the movie. David confessed that he hadn’t initially realized the extent of their filming schedule and was taken aback when he discovered they would be in the airport for three weeks. All in good humor, Meg admitted that she could have been more transparent about the filming process.
The interview also took a delightful turn when they discussed a photograph Meg had taken in Dildo, a town in Newfoundland. Meg revealed that she traveled there with a friend who used to be a travel writer for The New York Times. Dildo, known for historical reenactments, became an intriguing subject. Meg shared that she was honored as the town’s honorary mayor and was proud to have donated Hollywood-like letters spelling out “Dildo” for the locals to enjoy.
In a surprising twist, Jimmy Kimmel challenged the audience to identify a famous person’s voice in a clip from the movie, played over the PA system of the airport in the film. This sparked a guessing game among the guests, with some suggesting Tom Hanks or Billy Crystal. Ultimately, the mystery celebrity remained undisclosed, leaving the audience intrigued.
The conversation took a hilarious turn as David shared a bizarre vacation experience. After traveling through Southeast Asia, he found himself in an unfortunate predicament on a flight back to Seattle. David explained that he had a severe case of diarrhea and was detained by officials upon landing. Despite the misunderstanding and unusual questioning, he was eventually released with a sense of relief and a humorous story to tell.
As the interview came to an end, Jimmy congratulated Meg and David on their upcoming film and thanked them for sharing their entertaining anecdotes. The audience was left eagerly anticipating the release of “What Happens Later” and grateful for the lively conversation on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
