On February 20th, the Graham Norton Show featured an impressive lineup, including Oscar winner Benicio del Toro, actress Jennifer Garner, chef Gordon Ramsay, singer-songwriter Charli XCX, and the American rock band Foo Fighters. In this episode, Benicio del Toro shared insights during his much-anticipated Benicio del Toro interview, focusing on his recent film and memorable moments working with other stars.
Del Toro spoke about his acclaimed film One Battle After Another, emphasizing its relevance today. He noted,
“Its themes are surprisingly timely. We made it two years ago so everything that has happened with migrants in the States was not on fire like it is now and the movie deals with a lot of that.”
Reflecting on the experience of working alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, del Toro recalled a particularly intense stunt involving driving, saying,
“I was trusted with his life in a driving stunt. I was going at only 35 or 40 miles per hour, but when Leo is hanging out of the car I knew I had to take care of that diamond – I didn’t want to drop the diamond, so I was very focused!”
He also reacted to the film’s numerous award nominations, which include 14 Baftas and 13 Oscars. Humble yet humorous, del Toro remarked, It’s a lot! and then joked,
“Supporting Actor is up early on so I can get away!”
Jennifer Garner Reflects on Her Return to Television and Past Roles
Jennifer Garner discussed her comeback in the TV mystery thriller The Last Thing He Told Me and the excitement around reuniting with Judy Greer, her co-star from 13 Going on 30. Speaking about the enduring popularity of their reunion, Garner said,
“When people see Judy they go nuts for her because she’s been in so many great films, and then, when they see us together, it makes people lose their minds. Now more than ever 13 Going on 30 causes a sensation.”
Regarding her time on the spy drama Alias and the demanding stunts she performed, she explained,
“In every episode they asked me to do something new – it was very stunt heavy. It was wild and back in the day when nobody really cared you were doing such big stunts.”
When asked if the series inspired more women to join the CIA, she confirmed,
“It did – a bunch of young women signed up – it was called the ‘Sydney effect.’”
Charli XCX Talks About Transitioning to Film and Satirizing the Music Industry
Charli XCX opened up about her recent work in the pop mockumentary The Moment and the personal changes behind it. She shared,
“I had just come out of this huge change in my life where I’d made the album Brat, which opened me up to a whole new audience. I’d not experienced that scale of interest in what I had to say before and it was heavy, confusing and a very vulnerable change.”
She explained her artistic response to this transition:
“My response was to make art, so when I was asked to make a real documentary – a concert film, I wanted to poke fun at myself and that world. The music industry is ripe for satire, and I really enjoyed doing it.”
Discussing her evolving aspirations, Charli said,
“I realised even when I am making music I am not listening to music. I’ve always watched and got inspiration from films so, after a while, I thought, ‘how could I work in that world.’ I don’t feel I have to decide which world I work in. I want to do what makes me feel good in the moment.”
On the success of her Wuthering Heights album, she expressed gratitude:
“I still can’t believe it’s happening. I feel very lucky and happy.”
Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Discusses His New Documentary and Family Filming
Gordon Ramsay gave insights into his new restaurant-focused documentary series Being Gordon Ramsay. Speaking about the scale of his latest restaurant project, Ramsay said,
“It is such a massive project I don’t think I could have done it 10 or 15 years ago. It’s definitely got the wow factor. It’s pretty incredible.”
On how filming impacted his family life, Ramsay reflected,
“I think it’s an important insight – a 360 – into the pressure and the family time. I wanted that to come across, and I think it does beautifully.”
Foo Fighters Deliver Live Performance and Interview Session
The Foo Fighters performed their song Your Favorite Toy live in the studio, followed by a conversation between frontman Dave Grohl and Graham Norton. This added a lively musical element to the episode, balancing engaging interviews with spirited entertainment.
Upcoming Highlights from The Graham Norton Show
The next episode on February 27th will feature a compilation of highlights from the recent series, showcasing a wide array of stars including Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Matthew McConaughey, Taylor Swift, Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Julia Roberts, Colin Farrell, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Lawrence, Kim Kardashian, Bryan Cranston, Keira Knightley, Malala Yousafzai, Ben Stiller, and many others. This collection promises an impressive showcase of talent and memorable moments from the show’s latest season.
Significance of the Episode and What Lies Ahead
This week’s episode underscored the dynamic range of talent featured on the Graham Norton Show, particularly highlighting Benicio del Toro’s compelling insights during his exclusive Benicio del Toro interview. The discussions touched on relevant social themes, personal artistic journeys, and behind-the-scenes experiences, providing audiences with a richer understanding of each guest’s work and impact. Looking forward, the upcoming compilation episodes will offer viewers an opportunity to revisit unforgettable segments, reinforcing the show’s reputation as a leading platform for celebrity storytelling and cultural commentary.
