On Monday, April 29, 2024, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin to the show.
Jean Smart, a multi-Emmy Award-winning actress, is known for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. She has appeared in critically acclaimed series such as Fargo, Watchmen, and Mare of Eastown. Smart will discuss her recent projects, including the third season of the HBO Max comedy series Hacks, in which she portrays a legendary stand-up comedian, and the upcoming limited series she is developing through her production company, SmartAngel Entertainment. The series will focus on the relationship between a grandmother and her gay grandson in the final months of her life.
Gayle Rankin, a Scottish actress, is known for her roles in the Netflix series GLOW and the HBO series Perry Mason. She has also appeared in films such as The Greatest Showman and Her Smell. Rankin will discuss her recent projects, including the second season of the HBO series House of the Dragon, in which she portrays healer Alys Rivers. Additionally, she will star as Sally Bowles in the 2024 Broadway revival of Cabaret, opposite Eddie Redmayne.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airs weeknights at 11:35/10:35c on CBS.
