Stephen Colbert welcomes a pair of classy guests to the famous Ed Sullivan Theater stage on Thursday April 4 in this all new episode of The Late Show. First up is Steve Buscemi, a versatile actor and director. Buscemi’s latest role sees him portray a crisis hotline worker in The Listener, a film that’s been turning heads on the festival circuit. Premiering in Venice in 2022, this gripping drama will close the prestigious 2024 Sarasota Film Festival. Buscemi’s portrayal of a man dedicated to helping others is sure to spark intriguing conversation.
Also gracing the couch is Henry Louis Gates Jr., a Harvard professor and renowned expert on African American literature and culture. His latest publication, The Black Box: Writing the Race, explores the profound impact of literature on the Black American experience. From Phillis Wheatley to Toni Morrison, Gates Jr. delves into the lives and works of authors who have shaped identities and generations. Gates Jr is also the host of the long running PBS celebrity ancestry series Finding Your Roots.
Tune in to CBS on Thursday April 4, 2024, at 11:35 PM to witness these engaging interviews and more, as Colbert continues to showcase the best talent in entertainment.
