Nathan Lane Couldn't Make Eye Contact with Joaquin Phoenix While Filming Beau Is Afraid

Nathan Lane talks about winning an Emmy for Only Murders in the Building, starring in his 25th Broadway play, Pictures from Home, and working with Joaquin Phoenix in the film Beau Is Afraid.
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Nathan Lane Couldn't Make Eye Contact with Joaquin Phoenix While Filming Beau Is Afraid
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[@Theatress09]

It’s a rare treat to see Nathan take command of the segment, and render Jimmy practically speechless.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes

[@sarahdee374]

someone coached Jimmy to act as straight man and shut the heck up and let his guest shine. He did great at it, keep it up. Nathan Lane is so talented, love him.

[@1Kent]

He wasn't speechless he was yawning.

[@terencebok]

More like useless

[@ronron9353]

Actually it’s not that rare.. Jimmy is a one fake laughing trick pony..

[@alyserendipity]

Nathan Lane and Marty Short start their interviews the exact same way 😂

[@christianjohnsjohns8723]

I thought the same thing lol.

[@ahill4642]

Classic!

[@Dancrept]

Nathan Lane never has disappoint me at making me laugh, legend.

[@johncook9392]

Dude is 100% funny!

[@madtitan0825]

God his role in Modern Family is just gold

[@matthewmcvey3494]

He’s hilarious, he’s sweet, he’s adorable, he’s a legend!

[@RingoMonsanto]

Nathan Lane never fails to bring in the laughs! 😂 I remember his voice particularly as Snowbell in Stuart Little, after watching that movie multiple times with my kids.

[@ahill4642]

If your kids aren’t grown up yet, check out Mouse Hunt that Nathan Lane’s in, with them. It’s great. ☺️

[@RingoMonsanto]

@@ahill4642they've grown up now. But there's no reason not to check it out. Thanks! :)

[@LocLadii]

He’s also Timon from the Lion King

[@freshprince374]

He played Spot on Teacher’s Pet.

[@raptorclaw163]

I love how every time Nathan is on a talk show it basically turns into a stand up comedy gig.

[@senguptasayn]

What i absolutely loved is Jimmy taking a backseat realising how wonderfully ballistic Nathan was going.that is just awesome performance.the show must go on. Proud of you Jimmy.great hosting.

[@judycook4314]

Kind of like Johnny Carson and Robin Williams!

[@thobat14]

Nathan Lane used these 8 minutes so well! Felt so much longer and my god those zingers and hits! He literally can just think of joke so fast.

[@terricolarusso2639]

I just LOVE Nathan Lane! He is so very talented and absolutely hilarious 😂

[@haroldleboeuf8648]

He harks back to the older legends of comedy....total professional.

[@lesliecalvert3458]

The birdcage is one of my all time favorite movies...brilliant acting..Nathan Lane....Robin William's and Hank Azaria and those shoes he kept tripping out of...😂

[@seeingisbelieving879]

This guy is so underrated and not much talked about. He is one of the best we have.

[@BraceDeville]

Just a genuine treasure. It's impossible not to love him and his work.

[@fushionfruitmashups]

The legend, Timon!

[@jonathanrio6587]

Nathan Lane is like Tracy Morgan. They both just go on and on and the host doesn't have a chance. I love them both!!!!

[@SweetLikeKiwi]

I never knew I needed a Nathan Lane & Tracy Morgan podcast in my life until now.

[@jonathanrio6587]

@@SweetLikeKiwi could you imagine!!!!! jhahahaha They both just go on and on and it is HYSTERICAL! They would be bouncing off each other. We need to contact their managers about this!

[@jackclancy7570]

Jimmy was really fighting for his life keeping up in this interview! Lol

[@Jacesmith03]

Facts

[@j7fk13]

It was so greet. So great

[@LisaLGruman]

Listening and laughing to Nathan Lane is good for the soul.

[@jeswilde6188]

Nathan deserved a better audience.. Honestly tech has created a rift thats just sad to watch when I was a kid in the 90's no matter how much older than myself a star was we knew who they were.. I miss when we were all on the same page, dial, broadcast etc watching new movies at the theaters almost every Friday and sitcoms that aired weekly.. We were ALL in tune no matter the age difference before the internet. There was a togetherness. I really miss that. LOVE YOU NATHAN

[@lesliehughes1030]

He has the old style comedy like Dangerfield or Rickles. Not everyone's into that. I'm not particularly and I'm not from the new generation. To each their own.

[@dylanmiller1256]

I could be wrong, but I think @jeswilde6188 ‘s comment was about the audience not knowing Mr Lane or older celebs. I think Gen X and above had a wider knowledge base beyond just what was popular for our age group/demographic.

[@davivieira8766]

Nah he's obnoxious and unfunny.

[@Keithbythesea]

@x As in washed up? Hmm, OK. He just won an Emmy award for Only Murders in the Building, he's starring in his 25th Broadway show and co-starring in an upcoming movie with Joaquin Phoenix. Wouldn't call that "washed".

[@jeswilde6188]

@@dylanmiller1256

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Nathan lane is a national friggin treasure love him 😂👏🏽❤.

[@humblebee1901]

Nathan Lane needs to be in more movies nowadays

[@kellifranklin9872]

I love Nathan in Only Murders in the Building. He’s such a true legend!

[@norskawarrior1919]

"I would call it "Kafkaesque", but then I would have to explain Kafka and then we'd be here all night." -Nathan Lane Lmmfao how to call people stupid in front of their faces and be cheered by them, lol!!! Gotta love him!

[@ckblackwoodmusic]

How I adore that man....

[@iamjustjudy]

My favorite Nathan Lane movie is Bird Cage. He is awesome!

[@rebeccapaul6455]

Aww, Robin and Nathan.

[@garycpriestley]

Nathan is fabulous ❤

[@KayEl58]

Nathan never seems to age, inside and out!

[@h00liganismo1]

Nick Cannon’s 40th baby shower 😅

[@aretnap3653]

Wh0reAble

[@JBYEEIT3]

I love Mr. Lane. Hysterical 😂

[@felaciosuxonadik8517]

That's some rapid fire hilarity from a legend!!! I will forever love him in 'Birdcage' with Robbin Williams!!!

[@TomMaxwell756]

This is truly a funny man and he doesn't even have to try. Nathan Lane is a national treasure.

[@warrenread7488]

Nathan Lane, best John Wayne impersonator EVER!

[@jamesdooling4139]

Oh, Nathan Lane... Always brings me a certain joy. He could have easily been a stand-up comic.😂

[@cruisematt8585]

Nathan is one of my favorite people

[@soleg110]

Amazing Nathan Lane ALWAYS ❤

[@LUCCI_25]

Can’t wait for beau is afraid Joaquin will show once again why’s he’s a great

[@brooksashmanskas4516]

Nathan Lane (my crush). I love him so much. Is so Underrated in Hollywood (Always now), movie or tv show, shame Hollywood, shame. Fantastic actor, he's so awesome in every genre he plays : The Birdcage, Mousehunt, Guys And Dolls, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Love! Valour!Compassion!, The Lisbon Traviata, Odd Couple, The Producers, The Iceman Cometh, The Nance (❤), Angels in America (👏👏), The Good Wife, American Crime Story or Penny Dreadful City of Angels (One of it's best role on TV), Only Murders in the Building, The Gilded Age and soon Beau is Afraid with Joaquin Phoenix. Respect.

[@Fadakar]

So rich in spirit, absolute delight to listen to

[@jonathanneumann95]

Sharp as ever. What a gem ❤️‍🔥

[@mercuryangel5632]

Oh man, I love Nathan Lane. Imagine being at a party with him? What I would give......

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Not nick cannon 40 baby show that jokes had me Crack up 🤣🤣.

[@filmcrew3531]

Love you Nathan. You are fantastic!

[@lichoscar]

"Chuck and I go way back!" 😂

[@dshay121]

nathan lane, my beloved

[@candicandler2512]

Love me some Nathan Lane!!😂👏❤

[@brookesargent8249]

Such a delightful man. And this movie...goddamn. *chefs kiss*

[@danielcaceres9971]

Mainly because he hasn’t paid me 😂😂😂 Chuck and I 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@bluecandy805]

I love Nathan Lane!❤ I would love to meet him one day! I loved hin The Nance! ❤❤❤

[@SMtWalkerS]

Nathan Lane is a national treasure!

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

25 Broadway Plays? Does that include The Producers with Matthew Broderick? He's a legend.

[@OgAce79]

Feels like a Lion King reunion

[@matthewmcvey3494]

I love Nathan Lane so much

[@jesse1008]

I’m so excited for this film OMG !!!

[@Ciaran_M]

Close your eyes and listen to him talk and i guarantee you'll hear John Mulaney 😂

[@sriramkasyap6590]

Jimmy didn't have to work for 8 minutes straight. That wasn't an interview, it was a one man play with a live action Jimmy prop!

[@racheledwards2352]

I just love Nathan Lane ❤️❤️❤️

[@mystikceleste]

So many reasons that I love Nathan. But one of my favorites will always be him making Andrew Garfield blush at the 2022 Tony’s 😍🤣

[@jupap24]

IM SO HYPED FOR THIS MOVIE THAT IM WATCHING jimmy fallon.

[@benjaminfenty8745]

I think he ought to be in more movies, especially comedies! He's just too funny XD

[@luisorlandocarballal1671]

is Nathan Lane the best comic ever? he is a mix of Colbert+ Leslie Nielsen I just can't stop watching..

[@chandrimadimpyghatak]

Imagine Lane and Williams going off on the set of birdcage, trying to up the game everytime!!

[@sparkysmom7149]

I love Nathan Lane!!! Such a happy guy!

[@noahman27]

Haha Nathan Lane was on fire tonight!

[@apat_100]

Nathan Lane is my everything.

[@blaster915]

absolute genuis of comedy! XD

[@angelariebli4843]

Nathan is simply brilliant.

[@joannestearns2809]

Love me some Nathan Lane. ❤The man is amazing no matter what he’s doing!

[@vonakenyon7981]

I love that Nathan won for Only Murders In the Building. I must be doing something wrong because I hear so little mention of one of my favorite shows. Long time friends doing a great show that is a showcase of their talents and chemistry. Damn. Anyway such a funny interview.

[@williamjones7163]

I remember him in Independence Day. He was on the screen for about 12 seconds, but he was riveting. I laughed, I cried, I had a handful of popcorn 🍿. Riveting.

[@kathyk479]

I love Nathan Lane he's so much like the old comedians!

[@AngelJuliet]

Nathan Lane is adorable and I love him!

[@cynthiamason4069]

Love this BRILLIANT man♡♡♡♡♡☆☆☆☆☆

[@keithss67]

He pawed me at a gay bar on the upper west side called the works, many years ago. He was hammered and handsy. Was very funny actually. Loved him in the birdcage 😂

[@freyamariano106]

This is the best roast ever 🤣🤣🤣 go Nathan!!!!

[@bettycogswell9851]

This man is hilarious. When I see his name, I can't wait to click.

[@jonasabry9099]

Nathan Lane is Funny as Hell. 😂😅😄🤣

[@heliotrope3345]

He's right, that audience has never heard of Kafka!

[@TheFatAndTheFurious]

Hahaha, Lane really BROUGHT it! TOP-notch roasting!

[@kasondaleigh]

Lane was on fire! 🔥

[@amandawall8249]

Surprise stand-up by Nathan Lane. 😂😂😂

[@p.f.912]

God bless Nathan.

[@lunalin9870]

Wow I did not expect this to be SO good

[@TimelesslyModern]

God, he should do stand-up again.

[@kelseycoyote6576]

Dear Nathan Lane is one of my most beloved actors. My favorite film is still The Birdcage!

[@josephadiaz8343]

Love Nathan Lane 👍😎

[@avclub2456]

He's awesome😂

[@BabyDollAlison2112]

He’s literally my favorite human.

[@marymaguire3230]

Nathan Lane is a treasure!

[@MysticCrimes]

I am so in love with Nathan ugh what a treasure

[@angelicaterry3367]

He was wonderful in La Cage aux Folles in london

[@curanderoverde]

The Birdcage is still one of my favorite movies

[@KyloRen4238]

Happy B-day Nathan Lane. UR amazing legend, man. I loved The Lion King 1, 2 Simba's Pride and 1 ½. Amazing. Disney movies r awesome, love them. Kool one's, better one's. Stuart Little 1 and 2 is great. Not bad. Me and my brother loved Austin Powers 3 In Goldmember. It was hilarious. We seen part 1 and 2. Great movies. And Mouse Hunt is also funny. I love the part when that mouse was understand the sandwich, when the brothers almost got the mouse. And Ernie in the chimney, he was flying. LOL. Oh shit. Wow. Mouse Hunt is great, it remind me Tom & Jerry. Its complicated. UR talented Nathan. Full support. May the Peace be with u Timon. From Harlingen Texas. February 2, 1956 February 2, 2024 through February 2, 3024

[@glenny_hudson]

Nathan Lane is my absolute favourite 😂

[@rockarox5859]

i love Nathan Lane!

[@nancyshield995]

Nathan Lane is marvelous

[@SerbTerm]

I know this is awhile ago but I can't after 16 years get Timone out of my head even when I see Nathan

[@lyndaferguson4450]

He was great.in "The Kings Speech"

[@quinnhen2325]

Nathan Lane is HILARIOUS!!!!

[@donovins360]

I saw Stuart Little too many times as a kid to not hear snowballs voice lol

[@Adamjameslee3534]

For an 8 minute video he totally makes its a funny performance with callbacks galore and also amazing comedy

[@todddepue681]

Nathan Lane is legend. Always fully prepared to entertain every time he walks onstage anywhere an audience is gathered.

[@deborahdufel1664]

Nathan Lane only gets better.

[@terryseviltwin]

OMG! Nathan Lane is AMAZING!! LMBO

[@paradisonicaable]

Nathan Lane should be doing talk shows he is da bomb