The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Trump Launches AI-Powered Government Website | Hailee Steinfeld, Daniel Kaluuya, Justin Verlander | Tuesday, September 29
Sep 30, 2026
Hailee Steinfeld, acclaimed actor and singer, discusses Sinners, pregnancy, and voicing a rebellious witchcraft-loving teen in Hexed. Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya reflects on his London statue, Spider-Punk’s rebellious heart, and teaming with Chris Rock. Baseball legend Justin Verlander gets emotional recalling his final start after 21 seasons. Plus, jokes about Trump’s AI government portal, champagne shortages, and Boston’s Love Is Blind.
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Sinners’ Brutal Shoot Paid Off
- Hailee Steinfeld recalls filming Sinners through repeated night shoots, blood, dirt, bug bites, and uncertainty.
- The exhausting work ultimately produced one of the year’s biggest films and major Oscar recognition.
Ryan Coogler’s Private Notes Build Trust
- Ryan Coogler builds trust by delivering notes privately rather than shouting across a crowded set.
- His approach helps vulnerable performers stay grounded and makes everyone feel set up for success.
Hailee Steinfeld Finds Out About Avengers Rumors
- Hailee Steinfeld says she learned about her possible Avengers Doomsday involvement from the public cast announcement.
- She is also voicing Billie, a rebellious teenager discovering she is a witch, in Disney’s Hexed.