In a recent episode of Conan O’Brien‘s talk show, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, comedian Jordan Peele joined the host for an improvised Christmas movie pitch session. The two talented individuals showcased their creativity and wit as they discussed various movie genres and came up with a unique idea for a holiday film.
During the conversation, O’Brien mentioned that Peele had previously spoken about how the British television show The Office had been influential to him, particularly Ricky Gervais’ portrayal of David Brent. Peele admitted that talking about Gervais may not be considered “hip” nowadays, but praised his genius and cringe-inducing comedy style.
As a horror fan, Peele acknowledged that Gervais and Stephen Merchant, creators of The Office, were like cringe master generals in the comedy world. However, he also mentioned that it’s not currently “cool” to discuss their greatness in public. O’Brien humorously reassured Peele that his talk show is not about being cool, leading to a playful exchange between the two.
The conversation then shifted to their collaboration on a film project. O’Brien described how Peele invited him to his office and presented him with decks of cards to create a movie together. The improv exercise lasted for over two hours, and while they pitched many ideas, they eventually settled on making a Christmas movie.
Both O’Brien and Peele reflected on the fact that they genuinely believed their idea could become a real Christmas movie. However, as the conversation continued, Peele jokingly mentioned that O’Brien often had to guide him away from bad ideas, sometimes referring to imaginary meetings with executives.
They also recounted amusing moments involving actors like Woody Harrelson and Jennifer Aniston, who were part of their imagined project. O’Brien humorously mentioned his “gentle” handling of Peele during their improvisation session, while Peele expressed how honored he was to participate in movie improv with O’Brien.
Overall, the discussion between Jordan Peele and Conan O’Brien showcased their comedic chemistry and improvisational talents. It was a memorable segment that entertained fans of both Peele and O’Brien, leaving viewers eager to see what other creative collaborations these two entertainment powerhouses might have in the future.
