Da’Vine Joy Randolph, known for her Oscar-winning performance in “The Holdovers”, recently appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to talk about her success and upcoming projects. During her interview with host Jimmy Kimmel, Randolph discussed her newfound status as an Oscar winner and how it has impacted her career. She also spoke about her role on the hit show “Only Murders in the Building” and the excitement of working alongside fellow Oscar winner Meryl Streep.
Randolph revealed that she had specifically requested to have a scene with Streep on the show, and the showrunner made it happen. Although she had limited screen time with Streep in the previous season, Randolph expressed hope for more scenes together in the upcoming season. She jokingly added that she had even handcuffed Streep’s character at one point.
The actress also shared her experience working with comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short on “Only Murders in the Building”. She described them as “married twins”, always finishing each other’s sentences and joking around on set. She mentioned how Martin would often be engrossed in his mini iPad, reading medical reports, solving puzzles, and keeping up with current events.
Switching gears, Randolph revealed her recent trip to Italy’s beautiful Amalfi Coast. She explained that she was developing a cooking travel show with BBC and had the opportunity to visit various restaurants in the area. One particular restaurant, One Fire, caught her attention as the owner had invented a unique slow-cooking method. Randolph spent three days cooking alongside the restaurant owner and indulging in delicious Caprese salad made with volcanic tomatoes.
The conversation then shifted to Randolph’s upcoming action film with Carie Washington called “Shadow Force”. Directed by Joe Carnahan, the movie features Randolph as a skilled sharpshooter working alongside Method Man. She mentioned that the film focuses on family dynamics and gender reversal, presenting a fresh take on the action genre.
In conclusion, Da’Vine Joy Randolph‘s appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was filled with excitement and laughter. She discussed her Oscar win, working with esteemed actors, her cooking show project, and her upcoming action film. Fans can catch her in “Shadow Force” when it hits theaters on May 9th.
