Billy Eichner recently made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he shared some interesting stories and talked about his upcoming movie, Mufasa The Lion King. Eichner, known for his role as Timone in the Lion King, will be reprising his role in the highly anticipated film set to release on December 20th.
During the interview, Eichner recounted a memorable encounter at Madonna‘s Afterparty earlier this year. He spotted Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the party and couldn’t help but notice them in the center of the room. To his surprise, Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, approached him with great enthusiasm exclaiming, “Jimmy on the mother Street, I love you man!” Eichner, taken aback by the encounter, couldn’t bring himself to correct Kelce, who was clearly a fan of his show, Billy on the Street.
The conversation took a hilarious turn when Eichner revealed that he and Kelce kept running into each other throughout the night, exchanging fist bumps along the way. Eichner mentioned that he didn’t get a chance to talk to Taylor Swift, who was also present at the party, but he jokingly imagined what would have happened if he had mistaken her for another famous singer, Sarah Bareilles.
Eichner also revealed that he has attended Madonna‘s party multiple times but has never actually seen Madonna herself. He humorously pointed out the irony of standing in the corner talking to the only comedian present at the party.
Aside from his eventful encounters at Madonna‘s party, Eichner discussed his recent achievements, including performing at the Hollywood Bowl and giving a commencement speech at his alma mater, Northwestern University. He spoke fondly about his friendship with Lin-Manuel Miranda and how they both started out in New York’s theater scene years ago. Eichner expressed his gratitude for being able to work with Miranda on The Lion King and reminisced about their early days performing in tiny black box theaters.
Speaking of his role in The Lion King, Eichner mentioned that he and Seth Rogan, who voices Pumba, recorded their lines together. Being a comedy duo, Eichner and Rogan embraced the improvisational aspect of their performances, with a significant portion of their improvisations making it into the final film. Eichner also playfully shared that Seth Rogan records his lines while being high, adding another layer of hilarity to their collaboration.
In addition to their collaboration on The Lion King, Eichner and Rogan have worked together on another movie, making it their second project as a team. Eichner humorously revealed that he and Rogan have become quite the combination, even jokingly mentioning that they attend orgies together.
As the interview came to an end, Eichner expressed his excitement for the release of The Lion King and his gratitude for being a part of the ABC Disney family. He urged viewers to watch the film when it hits theaters on December 20th and ended on a light-hearted note, joking about his personal life and even making a playful comment about Dick Van Dyke, who had previously appeared on the show.
Billy Eichner‘s lively interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live was filled with amusing anecdotes and showcased his comedic personality. With his upcoming movie, Mufasa The Lion King, set to hit theaters soon, fans can anticipate another entertaining performance from the talented comedian and actor.
