Key Takeaways:
– James Corden retires from hosting the Late Late Show after an eight-year run.
– He returns to the UK to spend time with his family.
– Corden shares humorous encounters with people who incorrectly believe he was fired from the show.
– Originally, Corden was expected to play Brendan Fraser’s role in The Whale movie.
After an successful eight-year run as the host of the Late Late Show, James Corden announced his retirement in 2022. Now living in the UK with his family, he recently joined Jimmy Kimmel Live and opened up about life post-retirement.
Corden Embraces Retirement
In 2015, James Corden replaced Craig Ferguson, taking over the responsibilities of hosting the Late Late Show. Creating an engaging environment for both the audience and high-profile guests, he quickly became a household name. In 2022, he decided to step back from his role, marking 2023 as his final year. The goal was to spend more quality time with his wife and children.
Misconceptions Around Retirement
Even while enjoying retirement, Corden continues to face some comical misconceptions. His abrupt move back to the UK ignited rumours that he had been fired from his show. During his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, he shared stories about meeting people in pubs who persistently believed that he was fired, despite his clear explanations about wanting to spend time with his family.
Corden described these encounters saying, “‘So why’d you come back?’ and I’ll be like, ‘Oh, ’cause Max has finished sixth grade and we really wanted him to have a relationship with his grandparents.’ And people will honestly be like, ‘You don’t have to give me that bulls*it. It’s fine, mate. If you got fired, you got fired.’”
However, the former host seemed quite content with his decision. Although it took some time for him to adjust to the new phase in his life, he feels more connected with his family, something that his work previously denied him.
Corden’s Missed Opportunity in The Whale
The conversation on the Howard Stern Show also brought to light how the actor missed out on one potential Oscar-nominated role. James was initially considered to play the lead in Darren Aronofsky’s film, The Whale. However, when the original director, Tom Ford, dropped out, the project did not materialize for Corden.
Describing the incident, Corden said, “It was in every sense a heavy role and it is an extraordinary script. So, I was like, ‘Look, if you think I can do this, I will do it. But then Tom dropped out of the film for different reasons.”
Brendan Fraser took over and made a mark with his onscreen performance. Even though we might never know how Corden would have played the role, fans can still enjoy Fraser’s performance on Apple TV+.
In conclusion, James Corden is enjoying his retirement and dismissed the rumours that he was let go from the Late Late Show. Despite these misconceptions, he is happy to spend time with his family in the UK. Meanwhile, fans can only wonder how he would have fared in the Oscar-winning role Brendan Fraser took up in The Whale.
