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.

[@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"!

[@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.

[@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.

[@bellaventimiglia1111]

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)

[@bellaventimiglia1111]

@@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.

[@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!”

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@katbh]

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

[@SabrinaJohns]

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

[@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.

[@dnelsdl]

domhnall looks like hes having so much fun

[@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

[@sadlystuckinreality]

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

[@dynamicpisces]

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

[@noeliajaime7656]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Nancy-sf2pl]

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

[@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....

[@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!

[@tamirmoav3774]

his act in the patients was mesmerizing

[@msantos545]

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

[@clairealderwood1928]

Domhnall is delightful!

[@Koreviking]

Wow, he’s adorable.

[@wuhoolife]

This beautiful beautiful man. Right there. Goodness!

[@normairisflores3641]

Hilarious!! Do not try to break the Gleesons 😂

[@brookeschell4634]

he is the most beatifilul man in the world❤

[@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.❤️

[@grandmatildyfromtennessee4605]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@cynthiasmith5011]

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

[@beybladexkai]

I love this interview I want more..

[@IcyMidnight]

He came out the gates blasting 😂

[@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 🙌

[@dani.p]

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

[@kimbernewman6403]

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

[@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.

[@blueberrybop]

Domhnall being witty as ever! 🥰

[@j.6023]

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

[@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😉

[@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.

[@ashablue78]

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

[@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.

[@Slambam73]

Love the Gleesons...such an entertaining group!

[@MoniBahaa]

Brutally funny guy. Love this so much!

[@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.

[@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.

[@elizabethp2395]

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

[@yazminexo6207]

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

[@kritikabhaskar7965]

He's so refreshingly unexpectedly funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@nicolegregory4429]

What a great smile and person! ~N

[@lukerabin5079]

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

[@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").

[@ildiko.jf.]

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

[@lizzybell3991]

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

[@deviljon]

About Time is fantastic!

[@ashleys2494]

He was great!!! Loved this interview!

[@NC-hl4yu]

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

[@MissNebulosity]

What I love about this guy is that he is a chameleon. Serious, serious talent.

[@andrewleyden2752]

It's Gleeson, not Gleason

[@rcadenow7543]

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

[@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!

[@blancaespino1227]

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

[@SamAtScareworks]

Really fun interview

[@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

[@fibotron85]

He is so delightful!!! 😩

[@senguptasayn]

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

[@mm-qd1ho]

Bringing banter from across the pond. More of this, please!

[@jaboutt]

So much personality. About Time is one of my favorites

[@jodc4153]

What a lovely interview!! ❤

[@anmnou]

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

[@gayeeppley1996]

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

[@ErinDwyerCommaQueen]

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

[@jennlevy]

Now I adore Domhnall even more.

[@desiderata333]

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

[@Lola_t]

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

[@allsimplekings]

Domhnall charming as always

[@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.

[@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.

[@PaullyMiller]

Donhnall's a feisty sort. I like it.

[@sandraspruill4831]

Awww I love him!!!

[@itsonlysound]

I think if people just understood that Irish has a different alphabet, their issues with pronunciation would ease. The rules are different. Si is 'sh', bh is 'v' and sometimes the h is silent.

[@user-tm7zt1eq1n]

Every language has a different alphabet, and different pronunciation rules. English speakers make no issue with how Spanish or French names are pronounced, but for some reason, if it's Irish, they feel entitled to belittle and mock it.

[@michaelmoraga2926]

The Gleesons ... 💜

[@kennmullen6454]

This young man is a fantastic interview

[@kristenferrin8313]

Omg I love him! Not only in the show and as an actor but in his interviews

[@skunkrat01]

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

[@myeclecticchoices]

He's a delight to watch. I like this interview.

[@IrishCat04]

he is the cutest

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

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

[@woohoohaha7607]

Ireland has great actors and actresses Colm Meaney Domhnall Gleeson Brendan Gleeson Colin Farrell Jonathan Rhys Myers Pierce Brosnan Michael Fassbender Paul Mescal Jamie Dornan Cillian Murphy Killian Scott not to mention Saoirse Ronan Ruth Negga Caitriona Balfe Kerry Condon Sarah Greene Eve Hewson Charlie Murphy Ruth Bradley very talented the Irish 🇮🇪

[@anthonyhind1308]

Robert Sheehan

[@niallh4194]

Sam Keeley also is one of my faves

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople743]

I think I just fell in love.