How Domhnall Gleeson Kept His Cool (Sort Of) When Meeting Cate Blanchett

Domhnall Gleeson, who stars opposite Steve Carell in the FX series, "The Patient," tells Stephen the cringe-worthy story of trying to keep it together when meeting Cate Blanchett for the first time. #Colbert #ThePatientFX #DomhnallGleeson
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[@user-lk3gn4dn9o]

This man is brilliant. Smart, witty, funny, charming, charismatic, and my god, an absolutely incredible actor. He doesn't get the recognition he deserves.

[@joycliffe266]

"Irish names are impossible..." "I'm not going to take this from a Colbert." What a fun interview. Domhnall is such an ebullient individual and he and Stephen seemed to really enjoy each other's company.

[@waryaawariiri1812]

_Coalbert.*_

[@joycliffe266]

@@waryaawariiri1812 Ha, ha - that's what it sounds like!

[@gerardodwyer5908]

Ó Glasáin (Gleeson) and Colbert, Gaelic and French names.

[@joycliffe266]

@@gerardodwyer5908 Thanks for sharing this interesting information about the names Gerard. It provides apt context to Domhnall's retort and is most appreciated.

[@emu_warrior]

ebullient !?!?!?! cool I learned a new word today.

[@dshepherd107]

I love this guy as an actor. I’ve never seen him in an interview or as a guest. What a delightful surprise! The wit! His father is one of my all time favorites

[@buskergirl]

His interviews are better than his films 😁 Search for "Domhnall Gleeson Margot Robbie ordering a Starbucks". I got to know him when they did loads of interviews with the cast after Star Wars. All the others were just politely answering the questions, but he was hilarious! I though, who is this guy, let me look him up. And now I'm a fan.

[@mer0106]

I had no clue who he was until I watched this interview. And I didn't know either that he was Brendan Gleeson' son. He's very funny and charming.

[@dia9491]

Agreed D! I’ve never seen one of these interviews with him. He’s a great actor. Such talent in that family.

[@elh923]

@@buskergirl He has great films like Ex machina, About time, Brooklyn.

[@ImnotassweetasIusedtobe]

I didn't know he was a nepo kid.....makes sense. I had no idea that was his brother playing the insurance guy in "Bad Sisters"!

[@ttentionpls]

Love Domhnall. Glad to see old fashioned class and charm is alive and well.

[@dark_neverland]

I mean, look at who his dad is!

[@jgg59]

@@dark_neverland And his brother amazing people it’s an Irish thing

[@pixiewings21_9]

Grinning ear-to-ear throughout this entire segment. Domhnall is a joy!

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Same! Domnhall is so delightful, I wished this interview was longer.

[@MartianInAHumansBody]

Thumbs up for the great 'Colbert' reply

[@ixchelssong]

Which one? 😉😂😂

[@DukeofGames50]

@@ixchelssong I get you're being sarcastic, but anyways 2:45 for posterity's sake

[@onyxghostx-]

🤣🤣 “I’m not gonna take this from a Colbert!”

[@bellaventimiglia35]

Domhnall deserves an Emmy for his performance in “The Patient.” I luv Steve Carell too, but this guy…his character chills me bones! 😳

[@VideoNozoki]

@Bella Ventimiglia -- You've spelt his name incorrectly (I don't believe it was intentional, but together with the interview, I can't help but laugh + worry about what Domhnall will do to you as revenge)

[@bellaventimiglia35]

@@VideoNozoki Thnx for alerting me to my error. (No offense intended, Mr. Gleeson!). ☺️

[@palsp666]

The finale fucked me up

[@EileenEdit]

He is one of the best actors out there. He’s intense and fully in to every character much like Cate Blanchette.

[@MulrySquare]

He is such a freaking great actor, you REALLY believe him- AND Carrell- in this series. Deep bow. Love that they made him dark-haired for the film, too.

[@denisesf5]

First saw Domhnall Gleeson as Bill Weasley in Harry Potter (who marries Beauxbaton Academy beauty Fleur Delacour) , alongside his dad Brendan Gleeson, who plays Mad Eye Moody. Wish Stephen would have mentioned that...the penny would have dropped for many people. 🤷 Nevertheless, SUPER GREAT interview! Domhnall is pure sunshine! What a handsome, charming and funny man! He seems like a down to earth, personable and clever young man. Hope to see more of him in the future... BRAVO!🥰

[@burner9703]

Huh? Domhnall and Brendan are in many more things than just that. Like star wars, domhnall is one of the main characters. Ex machina, about time etc Brendan however is literally a world famous actor

[@SabrinaJohns]

“I’m not gonna take this from a Colbert” 💀

[@cheyennebanegas5649]

I love how much he kept throwing little roasts/jabs about Stephen mispronouncing his name. Domhnall Gleeson is the best and you can’t change my mind.

[@grandmatildyfromtennessee4605]

agreed. He's such a breath of fresh air in the whole world of celebrity culture. very genuine, down to earth guy.

[@BeeWhistler]

I had no knowledge of Brendan Gleeson even having kids but as soon as I saw this guy's name I knew exactly what his accent would be. I'm so glad there are more of them in the world.

[@annesmith3697]

They were both in Potter movies ❤

[@TheMarizanebogdan]

Brian (another son of Brendan Gleeson) is also an actor and is very good too, he's currently in an Apple TV+ series called Bad Sisters.

[@alex0589]

Theyre both in the potter series and it's kinda cute

[@amnisesabi4551]

I was quite surprised to know that Domhnall is the older one, Brian always looked more mature.

[@lazylazysmith]

@@TheMarizanebogdan omg! I

[@msantos545]

I now cannot unsee that he does bear a resemblance to Cate!😮

[@dnelsdl]

domhnall looks like hes having so much fun

[@Koreviking]

Wow, he’s adorable.

[@clairealderwood1928]

Domhnall is delightful!

[@nbcali4033]

I've always loved this guy. Great actor. Very charming. It's just a matter of time before he wins an Oscar.

[@tmoon9297]

About time

[@eMMusical]

Yes he deserves an Oscar 🤍

[@noeliajaime7656]

Ohh for sure. He's got a bright future.

[@Nancy-sf2pl]

This interview is too short 😭 I had no idea who he is before this video but he’s so charming lol

[@Elix90]

Oh my god, he's so fun and such a sweetheart! Quickwitted and adorable. I already liked him as an actor, but this was just a pleasure to watch. Great guest, great chemistry!

[@wuhoolife]

This beautiful beautiful man. Right there. Goodness!

[@katbh]

He seems like such a delight. This was a great interview.

[@chijavier1869]

Such a fine actor. He’s so natural with his acting skill. Just watched About Time yesterday and it’s permanently on my recordings along with Goodbye Mr Robin.

[@dynamicpisces]

Love him! So cool that he called Stephen out on mispronuncing his name! 😂😂 He such a great actor! So versatile!

[@grandmatildyfromtennessee4605]

I love the way Dohmnall followed Stephen's head down onto the desk like "yesss, yess feel the shame!" :'D

[@sadlystuckinreality]

God, I just adore Domhnall to pieces. So excited to see him in new projects!

[@nullunit]

Even if he just has a walk-on part he fully commits. I think part of why that episode of Black Mirror he did with Hayley Atwell hits so hard is because in just a few scenes you like him and he is charming. He can also be scary as he is in this this new show or in Calvary where he played a killer, opposite his father, but he can also just be a nice guy and sell the hell out of it. I shouldn't be surprised his father can have be laughing in one instant and crying in another.

[@brookeschell4634]

he is the most beatifilul man in the world❤

[@itsyourgalkiera]

The Gleesons are my favorite acting family so far. 💖💖💖💖 I think they're so humble and charming in every way. Domhnall is one of the best actors of this generation. I cherish this family so so much!

[@normairisflores3641]

Hilarious!! Do not try to break the Gleesons 😂

[@eroche913]

I was fortunate enough to see the 3 Gleesons in The Walworth Farce, from which that still image was taken, on their home town stage here in Dublin. I've never enjoyed a stage play more, it was brilliant and also devastating.

[@buskergirl]

Is there a recording of it? I heard so much about that play but never saw it. I live in Dublin now, but I guess it's too late. 😳

[@leadoucet1432]

Lucky you!

[@gillianwhelan]

I was there also. Such a privilege to see them all acting on stage together

[@noeliajaime7656]

Not only is he a phenomenal actor,like his father,but he's also a sweetie like his father. Sooooooo talented.

[@tonapittman]

That cheer at the end, for pronouncing his name right.... I feel ya, man! 😹

[@grandmatildyfromtennessee4605]

YAAAAAYYYYY DOMHNALL GLEESON THE CARAMEL RAY OF SUNSHINE HIMSELF!!!! The energy this guy gives off telling stories is incredibly cheerifying :') Also I am so glad he called Stephen out for the name thing. I am so sick of talk show hosts thinking it's fine to make fun of names and languages that are "other" to Western English. "You can't blame me" *snorts* really says a lot for the type of people who watch this show, I assume... regularly(?) and will accept that kind of statement.

[@j.6023]

I now have a huge crush on Domhnall Gleeson, what a fun, happy soul.

[@tamirmoav3774]

his act in the patients was mesmerizing

[@anaf9001]

Domhnall Gleeson is amazing. A lot of people forget his name but this guy has done: - harry potter - starwars - brooklyn - goodbye christopher robin - peter rabit - about time - mother! - ex-machina - anna karenina... worked with Margot Robbie, Kiera Knightly, Javier Bardem, Jennifer Lawrence, Leornardo dicaprio, saoirse ronan... like the fact that he has managed to fly under the radar is amazing. Cause he is flying alright. Plus he still looks the same after 20 years.

[@cynthiasmith5011]

I just watched the last episode of The Patient. Damn this guy's a great actor.

[@blueberrybop]

Domhnall being witty as ever! 🥰

[@dani.p]

He's so funny and charming!!! I reaaaally really like him since I watched About Time and Black Mirror :)

[@IcyMidnight]

He came out the gates blasting 😂

[@natashaabdool5873]

Ended up watching this segment twice. It really reminded me of the banter Stephen has with Steve. Enjoyed this interview sooo much!

[@luciamiller1555]

Me two!!

[@hoozle]

His surname is 'Gleeson'. I think the Late Show researchers got so caught up with spelling his forename correctly that they forgot to check his surname 😂

[@karmaoutlaw]

😂🎉

[@trex4876]

it's on purpose? 🤭 edit: they changed it 😂

[@willseabury6971]

@@engineeringartist4801 don't scream you can't hear me....

[@beybladexkai]

I love this interview I want more..

[@sheenak3733]

Domnhall was a Weasley brother and in Brooklyn, too. He's GREAT!

[@leadoucet1432]

I'd forgotten about Brooklyn. He is a wonderful actor. He certainly held his own here. Great fun.

[@Rheinmeister09]

Seems like a genuinely decent fella with great wit. Always being a fan of Brendan's since he started out back on Irish TV in Glenroe and even more so when he played the Big Fella. Really looking forward to that interview.

[@hoozle]

Was he in Glenroe?!

[@Rheinmeister09]

@@hoozle yep. If you remember George who owned the big house and I think Fiona was his daughter. Well Sam played by Brendan Gleeson was her boyfriend.

[@lukkynumber3]

Love, love, love him!! 🎉🎉🎉 Funny, talented, handsome, and delightfully kind! Can’t wait for Hollywood to give this man a proper (blockbuster) of a film 🙌

[@GregorBarclay]

That photo of him and his brother and his dad on that insane set gets zero context??? haha

[@jenniferdeguzman7555]

It’s from an Enda Walsh play called The Walworth Farce. I’ve only seen stills and clips from it, but it looks like quite an experience! I saw Domhnall in another Enda Walsh play last November, MEDICINE. The play itself was just fine, but he was DEVASTATING.

[@PocketMarmo04]

Dohmnall Gleeson was in a thriller called Little Stranger about 4 years ago, that was easily the most unconventional 'ghost story' I have ever seen. He is wonderful in it, though much more subdued than he is in this clip. Check it out.

[@Lola_t]

I met him at a cafe once, he is soooo nice!

[@lizzybell3991]

Very handsome man and very good actor love his accent and how funny he is 🥰

[@andresolascoaga1698]

He nailed this time (I'm pretty sure he came back in time a lot to repeat the interview until have a "I'm not going to take this from a Colbert").

[@desiderata333]

Domhnall has a BEAUTIFUL personality!!! Excellent actor too. Scary, scaryyyyy as THE PATIENT!

[@yazminexo6207]

What a charming funny guy, I would never have thought this was his personality after the Patient

[@chelsearth]

Domhnall's one of my favorite people! I've been waiting for his interview since The Patient came out and so glad it was with Stephen.❤️

[@NC-hl4yu]

I almost skipped watching this segment... I'm glad I didn't.... still smiling!😊

[@up2you309]

The last “Yey” when Colbert finally pronounced his name correctly is so adorable ☺️. Never crossed my mind that’s he looks like Cate Blanchett before, but I can’t unseen it now 😂

[@elizabethp2395]

He is SUCH a delight and such a good actor. His dad is, too... he just hosted SNL.

[@tomeff7424]

What a lovely guy. I just love the Irish 😊

[@lukerabin5079]

You’ve gotta Cath this guy in his episode of “Black Mirror”. Amazing!

[@MoniBahaa]

Brutally funny guy. Love this so much!

[@Slambam73]

Love the Gleesons...such an entertaining group!

[@kritikabhaskar7965]

He's so refreshingly unexpectedly funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@ildiko.jf.]

Domhnall is my favorite actor❤ I love him so much😊

[@allsimplekings]

Domhnall charming as always

[@PaullyMiller]

Donhnall's a feisty sort. I like it.

[@kimbernewman6403]

He’s fantastic in the roll and it is really great to see his interview.

[@rcadenow7543]

he was in amazing stuff like "about time"... solid actor.

[@deviljon]

About Time is fantastic!

[@Yertle_Turtle]

In Black Mirror, Domhnall played a (spoiler!) boyfriend/android surrogate fantastically. He's so good demonstrating atypical personalities. Ex Machina was good, but he's really shined in other projects.

[@Tao_Tology]

'spoiler' doesn't mean anything if you are then typing the thing **directly after**.

[@rhyfeddu]

I just watched that this morning! Hadn't see but one BM before for some reason. SO good, heartbreaking and strains the brain. Really well done.

[@mikekelly5869]

@@Tao_Tology Of course it does! Typing direectly after is a REAL spoiler. It's not a warning, it's a title😉

[@fibotron85]

He is so delightful!!! 😩

[@jenniferdeguzman7555]

These two are so charming individually, and together they’re an utter onslaught of delightfulness! I’m so glad more people are recognizing Domhnall Gleeson. He’s so talented, and a “wee dote” as his Irish compatriots say.

[@burner9703]

By ‘more people are recognising’ do you mean, muricans are recognising him?.. He’s a VERY successful actor.. being famous in the US =/= successful The actor in squid games is basically on the level of fame as Brad Pitt, and the Murican reporters kept asking him how it felt to be launched into stardom 🤣🤣 Imagine Brad Pitt went to China, Japan or Korea and the interviewers were like ‘well, how does it feel to finally make it? People here know your name now so you’re finally famous! You had some stuff going on back home, but now you’ve really made it’ Very condescending. This man was literally in Harry Potter and Star Wars.. two of the biggest franchises in history.. he was one of the main characters in Star Wars 🤣🤣

[@jenniferdeguzman7555]

@@burner9703 Oh good lord. I know he was in Harry Potter and Star Wars. I saw him on stage in Medicine. I’m happy he’s getting recognized in the U.S. for the breadth of his work. What’s wrong with me liking an actor and liking that people in my own country are liking him too? You and your emojis are ridiculous and histrionic.

[@jaredwhite88]

I love him as an actor so much. It'd be really cool to see him in a dramatic role as an Irishman. Like a My Left Foot sort of performance!

[@ashablue78]

I love him. So glad to see him back with a project

[@jennlevy]

Now I adore Domhnall even more.

[@sharonb7910]

Oh my gosh, I love him. He looks so different in the Patient and plays such a creepy character. He's cute and charming in real life.

[@susanwright802]

I adored him in About Time with Rachel McAdams. Such a sweet and poignant movie.

[@nicolegregory4429]

What a great smile and person! ~N

[@ErinDwyerCommaQueen]

This was fabulous. I hadn't seen this guy outside of movies. So funny!

[@blancaespino1227]

Great actor! We will see more of him in the future for sure

[@brkaz5864]

I adore the Gleeson family of actors. Father Brendan, Brothers Domhnall, and Brian. If you don't know who these awesome actors are look up some of their previous projects and get acquainted, they are awesome.

[@bmichael3580]

Fergus and Rory are actors too

[@jaredf6205]

Did you catch Brendan on SNL this week?

[@Caitorade]

Brian is REALLY good right now on Bad Sisters on Apple TV

[@stregadisalem732]

He’s so cute ☺️ and a wonderful actor.

[@IrishCat04]

he is the cutest

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople743]

I think I just fell in love.

[@senguptasayn]

I just loved this interview.a surprise.the best.

[@SamAtScareworks]

Really fun interview

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Have long loved Brendan Gleeson. Nice to meet his son.

[@TheFlowMind]

He was robbed in Ex_Machina. Him and Oscar should have definitely received a nomination.

[@anmnou]

He is adorable!! I have only seen him in Ex Machina and that was a really strong performance.

[@Purple_Usagi281]

As someone with a first name that is hard to pronounce/strange spelling, I feel his frustration. 😂

[@burner9703]

It’s not hard to pronounce or a strange spelling though. His name is pronounced ‘doe-nal’ It’s just not English. Sean is the Irish (gaeigle) for John. S makes a sh sound in Irish. The name is just common in anglophone countries. But it’s just brits and muricans thinking every language has to abide by English rules. Irish (again, Irish is called gaeigle not Gaelic) is not English. It’s very different to English and I think it’s a lot older too.

[@Purple_Usagi281]

@@burner9703 I am saying my name is hard to pronounce/strange spelling, not his. My first name is also an Irish name. I have had to explain or spell my name anytime someone ask for it. Just as he has had to tell people how to pronounce it, I feel that frustration.

[@ashleys2494]

He was great!!! Loved this interview!

[@jodc4153]

What a lovely interview!! ❤

[@jaboutt]

So much personality. About Time is one of my favorites

[@michaelmoraga2926]

The Gleesons ... 💜

[@malcolm6107]

I'm not gonna take this from a Colbert ahahaha

[@xhighone]

What a super-nice guy. He seems a little nervous but enjoyable all the same. Love how he ribbed Steven... didn't hold back. I dig the candidness of this.

[@iammissiemarie4302]

The Patient is the first time I've ever heard of Domnhall. He really creeped me out on the show, and his convincing acting really made me not like the character at all. Seeing him in real life a realizing how he transformed for the part was mind blowing. I'm now a fan!

[@Noreenlee1]

He's (sigh) wonderful.

[@gayeeppley1996]

I love him! And the smile & giggle are so freaking adorable!

[@skunkrat01]

What an amazingly warm, funny guy. That show sounds right up my alley.