Damson Idris Had a Full-Circle Moment with Denzel Washington at a Basketball Game | The Tonight Show

Damson Idris talks about working with John Singleton on Snowfall, having a full-circle moment with Denzel Washington at a Warriors vs. Lakers game and his friendship with Snoop Dogg.
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[@wyn0342]

This guy should be the new Black Panther in the MCU! Age up, T'Challa's son, and cast this guy in the part!

[@luisestradahernandez]

i said the same thing

[@kaos1one]

@@luisestradahernandez You would see Eskape il palazzo della memoria Merit

[@patm6352]

I said that, too.

[@toonmili03]

You know what. You're right

[@St3phenking13]

No brainer

[@TheNameIsJay123]

He needs to play wheel of impressions 😂

[@rafimohammad39]

Yes he should

[@jamesjones4898]

From the looks of it he already is😂😂

[@alfredgifford2977]

Awesome range of acting and His impressions on Denzel, Snoop & Chris Tucker was spot on.

[@tocide]

He’s versatile

[@maiwapretty]

He is freaking amazing in every sense of the word. His imitation of mama was ON POINT 🤣🤣🤣👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽I’m going to miss #Snowfall for sure.

[@Aj-zo5dl]

How you know what his mama sound like? 🤣

[@AlmightyLoud]

“AH AH , YOU ARE SELLING COCAINE IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE WORLD” 😂😂😂

[@arz563]

@@Aj-zo5dl if you African you know off rip

[@randommf3549]

U

[@CloudieMcDoom]

The way Damson is just casually crushing these impressions... he's so cool!

[@officialbarnation]

His chris tucker impression is too onpoint

[@Jacenormancc]

4:09 Had me rolling on the floor 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂the Nigerian accent 😂😂😂😂😂

[@BoogieNotLucky]

His voice switches are immaculate. The Denzel, Chris Tucker, Snoop and his own mother they were down packer spot on!

[@terencew7716]

Love the Denzel Washington impersonation

[@jearl3054]

I see Denzel in this scene as well. 5:40

[@rapisode1]

The talent this guy has in unbelievable.

[@realist3530]

Looooove this guy! I can't believe his British accent and then he can just imitate anyone he wants and does it great! Also, great smile and personality!

[@stevenponte6655]

I know i just finished Snowfall, couldnt believe hes English!

[@tyreecewilliams8432]

@@stevenponte6655British

[@austinterrill9898]

He so talented the future is very bright for Damson Idris 💯

[@hungry4205]

I had no idea he had an accent.

[@earthshine00]

​@@hungry4205 😂😂

[@stevebaker2890]

Proud of all the young Brits repping across the globe, but this guy, his American accent was so good I could not believe when I found out he wasn't one. Much love D, can't wait to see what you do next.

[@kaos1one]

You would see Eskape il palazzo della memoria Merit

[@jarrodpairgin6886]

Its like Idris Elba on the wire all over again. My mind is literally blown

[@servant4christkpowe521]

My TV Crush is HOTTTTT! 💥💯💥

[@louish.9414]

He’s not British he’s from Nigeria 🇳🇬 you tried 😅

[@adith9327]

​@@louish.9414 he's born in uk? How is he nigerian

[@Selftruth841.]

I’m a super fan of Snowfall, I’m heartbroken it’s end. But excited to see what this young talent man does next. Super proud of my follow west African brother. ❤❤❤

[@ragnarlagertha2543]

I loved this show from day one. Something about ‘Franklin’ is so likable. I NEVER would have guessed that he was not American. What an actor!

[@doowopsoprano9867]

His impression of his mom had me floored 😂😂😂😂😂

[@urbanprofessor9364]

Snowfall Doesn’t get enough attention!!! They’re on episode 4 of 10 on the last season and now he’s on here???

[@berjo]

That Chris Tucker impression was on point! 😂

[@monstertwitch8678]

This season of Snowfall has been 🔥

[@aliciarosa4742]

Yassss! I can't wait for the next episode.. the route he going I don't see him living the whole season, I hope so tho. 😍

[@monstertwitch8678]

@@aliciarosa4742 I don't either he's been a wild card this season

[@A....S....]

And what an ending it was..

[@sarahiveyward447]

Howwww did I not know he was British!!!!😮 this is so crazy, he deserves an Oscar or something for his part in snowfall, AND the way he pulled off the American accent. My mind is truly blown

[@PharoahsKingdom]

How did you not know? 😆

[@emj970]

I’m just learning this too. Like wait huh😳 🤣

[@gbonenumber1]

And a Compton accent at that

[@jcsuperstar4646]

He can win an Emmy, not an Oscar. Idris Elba is British as well.

[@RTDavis0503]

​@@gbonenumber1 he sounds New York to me

[@drphot6050]

Damzel is a future african-brit global superstar... The Nigerian part was so spot on!

[@olliew2932]

we say black british

[@adaorahi]

@@olliew2932ok

[@latonya1084]

That Denzel impression just sent me🤣🤣🤣😍😍😍

[@AbiYah333]

Such incredible talent! You can't help but love him. He seems like such a sweet soul. He is so humble which is a lost art these days smh. He masterfully plays the role of Saint, but I first saw him in the film #Farming. He was AMAZING! I wish him nothing but the best. He truly deserves it! #DamsonIdris🔥

[@SincerelyxGabby]

I watched all seasons within the last 3 weeks lol I can’t believe I just barely started watching it. The show is really good and now I have to wait to watch new episodes on Thursdays 😩

[@KidAstronaut]

Jimmy you’re really the best. People hate on your energy and love for your guests but the people need it. Hope you see this man! Your fans love you!

[@Johnny-oc2kl]

He’s the nicest guy compare to the other jimmy

[@whitneydenise]

I love when nigerians mimick their parents lol 😂 4:31

[@jamaalokolfex4072]

From Peckham to Hollywood man, big up Damson everytime 💯

[@kareemlawson878]

Word

[@TMartins379]

Really? He’s from Peckham Rye? He’s really done well for himself. 👏👏👏

[@Tokslaboss]

Yoooo I watch this interview 5 times. He’s very Entertaining. Really enjoy it . He should host SNL SOON 🔜

[@visariosorino8034]

🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 To the person reading this, even though I don't know you. I wish you the best of what life has to offer

[@joanntukes5878]

Thank you kindly! I appreciate that. You as well!

[@visariosorino8034]

​@@joanntukes5878 😊👍

[@coolguyemmanuel]

Damson is really the young Jamie Foxx of the UK

[@damioncox3371]

The episode when Franklin was tripping off the LSD and had a conversation with himself gave me chills (PAUSE). Damson reached LEGEND status in my book in that scene.

[@rohitjadhav815]

Agreed

[@AnalyseChris]

That episode was UNHINGED - beyond amazing

[@eurekafish]

Seeing Damson proudly beaming at his Mama at 4:41 made my morning!! 😊🥰💖💖💖💖

[@napalmman8292]

Lmao that Chris Tucker impression was on spot!

[@yonnaj5231]

I love him. I hope Hollywood doesn’t ruin him with all the nonsense.

[@cannoncoleon]

same shit I was saying, smh but only time will tell..

[@lilcobe829]

If stays under Denzel he’ll be fine

[@chingona3065]

He sold his soul

[@77Creation]

@@chingona3065 Jealous

[@Tee1312Jay]

​@@chingona3065To whom?

[@sheilaj4645]

Love his accent😊 He is amazing in snow fall😀

[@jcsuperstar4646]

That’s how the guys from England speak

[@ejsmartt]

This guy is incredible!

[@tethi007]

Wow this dude is talented

[@Good7Vibes7]

he's an elite actor d*mn ! switching accents left and right. Amazing to watch

[@halimaamilah8747]

How can one be so fine, funny and talented? Impressive

[@wishingonthemoon1]

Omg his laugh when Jimmy brought out the photo 🥹 so pure and sweet

[@findingchristRELOADED]

that laugh gave me ptsd from snowfall finale...

[@uzi_bi6430]

​@@findingchristRELOADEDfor real😂

[@keepingupwithsirwilliam9984]

Black excellence ❤

[@montraedavis2201]

He's fine and talented!! Love to see what he does after snowfall!! That accent is everything!!!!

[@peterpen8079]

That chris tucker impression is the best one 😂😂

[@13jrvernon]

He should play Denzel in a biopic.

[@Lay_Lay208]

I love him 😂he is a great actor and fine 😍

[@sal698]

Why are his impressions so good?!?

[@johnmwitumba4841]

The impression of his mother 😂😂😂😂

[@RB-gt8bf]

Snowfall is an Excellent show...the writing....the actors.....and setting...it is Outstanding

[@itshitshow3856]

What did you think of the finale?

[@movementurbain1982]

YES

[@movementurbain1982]

​@@itshitshow3856EXCELLENT 👌

[@osi6450]

Nigeria 🇳🇬 to the 🌎. We up!!!!!

[@rahmanoor6392]

I don’t think black Americans know how much influence and inspiration they gave us black Brit’s. I remember being a child/teen and watching all the black American shows like Moesha , proud family, my wife and kids , one on one , fresh prince etc. I know I might sound like a beg but black Americans don’t know how much they helped us love our black selfs, so thank you. ❤

[@JuBe-u2l]

💯💯 definitely

[@Scaglietti_Yello]

Finally, the flowers so many are afraid to give us 🫡. Thank you so much for that!

[@karlito_ln7091]

British from the top to the bottom are influenced by America. Nothing surprising.

[@JACK-OMARI]

​@@karlito_ln7091 America is heavily influenced by Britain too, I mean Americans speak English after all, Some cities in America are named after cities in Britain for example New York.

[@JACK-OMARI]

Yeah black Americans are the most influential people on Earth

[@xxoffdavertxx4162]

So much talent.

[@d.gilliard3645]

This, my friends, is a SUPERSTAR.

[@blessingsoutlaw]

OMG gonna keep an 👁️ on this dude. He’s about to 💫✨

[@Ayeitskash1]

As A person from south central and being a younging educated on how mfkas was rolling back in the day his whole embodiment of franklin is incredible the energy the emotion everything to the core is how mfkas in LA was shid just people pushing weight in general im just now watching the show because i wasnt really into tv the past few years and i am loving it from the beginning to end build up to climax it is good i thank everyone who put their time into that show

[@reesechelsea8866]

After watching this interview and the show , you really can see him portraying Denzel in his own acting . 😂 The perfect actor to idolize

[@uthmanabiolu4497]

How I love you Damson. You even spoke a little bit of my dialect "yoruba" when you were cracking a joke about your mum. You are such a great talent.

[@Stankim99]

What does kiloshe mean? Hear it a lot?

[@ronkei6]

​@@Stankim99 It's a phrase from the Yoruba language (of which I am a native speaker) which translates to "What the heck is wrong with you ?!?" 🤣

[@o-wolf]

He's a proud Yoruba boy!

[@omojesuakinkuade4048]

What is wrong with you?

[@fletchersykes1660]

It's literal translation is more like, what's up or what's going on with you. It depends on the context of how it's being used or who you're saying it to.

[@tolovly14]

Such a good actor and handsome too! 😍 🤗

[@Dream_more_age_less]

His Snoop impression 😂😂😂

[@swissh34]

I love his energy ❤

[@harrodroach8606]

I didn't know he was British wow. He is very talented and he is funny too. His ear for sounds are fantastic. Great personality.

[@calrey3132]

If he's not approached by Marvel to play the son of Black Panther, then Marvel is CRAZY!!! Amazing Talent!!

[@emmanuelu]

This is a 30 year old man, how’s that gonna work lol

[@JuBe-u2l]

​@@emmanueluever heard of ACTING a different age? He sure doesn't look 30

[@emmanuelu]

@@JuBe-u2l he doesn’t look 8 either

[@JuBe-u2l]

@@emmanuelu doesn't need to be they can fast forward time

[@emmanuelu]

@@JuBe-u2l well if that’s the plan then sure. But nothing indicates that all of a sudden, we will have a 10 years plus time jump in the near future; if that’s the case then he wouldn’t work

[@jazbatzz]

he’s so lovely and so talented i’m so happy to see his success!!

[@derrickdicaprio]

IT ONLY TOOK SIX SEASONS TO GET DAMSON IDRIS ON A LATE-NIGHT TALK SHOW!

[@drphot6050]

Crazy right? It's like they don't know about Black TV Shows lol

[@kingjoshthesaucegod1595]

He was on jimmy kimmel for season one

[@derrickdicaprio]

@@kingjoshthesaucegod1595 Oop.

[@allenj9038]

Snowfall is absolutely amazing. If you haven't seen it. You are absolutely missing out

[@tunjnetwork8864]

He is so good with all the accents.

[@nancyjimenez-sn9hl]

Weeeey ya... Queremos ver a Shakira!!!

[@nelsonlopez6930]

This is what you call TALENT.

[@apopkaking8020]

And He's Nigerian too oh yeah he definitely fits the bill 💸 as T'Challa Jr .#MarvelGotMoney . Plus he did snowfall . N'Jadaka / Erik "Killmonger" Stevens was raised in Oakland California. Also the same as Franklin Saint hello coincidences (The Incredibles Teacher) "I Think Not" . Damson Is That Guy Now. Have some of those writers and directors from snowfall onboard with Marvel for Black Panther 3. Hell Yeah I would love to see Leon , Louie , Uncle Jerome , Teddy , Gustavo , Cissy in the Marvel cinematic universe

[@MrSpecter-007]

Bro I can't look at him the same anymore 😂😂😂

[@RB-gt8bf]

Would love to see him and Denzel in a movie....or with Eddie Murphy...or Chris Tucker...or Jamie Foxx

[@AKingsQueen]

This is the guy to look out for. Damson is this generations Denzel. Just watch...he has an Oscar in his future....

[@flyboisingh]

He’d be so good in Top Boy in my opinion

[@bridgetteking9618]

His Snoop impression is the best 😂

[@inoxide5454]

fo' shizzle, ma nephew.

[@ajh.4131]

The fact that I’m just now finding out he’s British!!!! I’m shook hearing his accent 🤯🤯🤯

[@Armistad22]

Ya'll asking for Shakira in another person's interview are mad disrespectful. You'll get Shakira when they are ready. Now keep it moving. Tf!

[@bajanking246]

great actor this guy is amazing

[@neykamarie6181]

Awwwwwwwww 😭😭😭 lol at least they finally met

[@Kai-vh3gq]

This man is an amazing story teller!

[@chalesevanhorn2587]

That was a great interview and he has a great personality ❤

[@uncledex8582]

He is such an amazing talent!!!!🔥

[@KLa35]

Ashamed say im on S1 ep 6 but I'm loving every minute. I have the week off work so I'm trying to catch up fast😂

[@whitneydenise]

I love British people

[@olliew2932]

we love you

[@GiratinasRisingRenegades]

Whoa. How could Marvel be so foolish to pass on replacing the late Chadwick Boseman with Damson? Well, now he's being eyed for Kang.

[@mbongenimhlanga4263]

Damson Idris speaks in 3 accents?????🙌🏾🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@angelia6341]

I love him and his acting! I will miss the show.may God continue to bless him and all of his endeavors ❤

[@namesfain]

I absolutely one of best shows ever! Thank you Jimmy for letting him show his range! True amazing talent

[@addiemcneal9906]

Damson is so fine!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍

[@mrb7123]

His accents are in point

[@crystalstar3907]

Ohhhh..That smile.

[@wesleyfulton2186]

I kinda agree with momma. LOL. Why are you selling cocaine.

[@badboy3842756]

It have so much spoilers on KZbin I didn’t even bother watching the series I’ve probably seen the most of it here

[@fleagbag]

He’s very talented, he can mimic persons really good to. He’s make a good Black Panther

[@nancyjimenez-sn9hl]

Ya quiero cantar, mastique, trague, trague y mastique ....

[@annaacheampong5495]

Came right here after the Naacp award 😄

[@candicemirisha912]

He has great energy! I just started watching Snowfall

[@lionelrodriguez4896]

Watch it only until before last episode

[@purposedriventv]

He’s hilarious 😂😂😂

[@Omster12]

SUBAN A SHAKIRA POR FAVOR 🥺🥺🥺🥰

[@TheNightmareB4Brii]

He’s such a beautiful , humble soul , wishing him much more success on his journey !!!

[@AlvaroMebarak]

*SHAKIRA POR FAVOR* 💛💛👑👑

[@stephanieharris5230]

Wow… so talented. Handsome and humble. God bless