The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Cristin Milioti | "The Penguin"
Jun 9, 2025
Cristin Milioti shares her love for Joni Mitchell and 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' bonding with Stephen over music memories. She reveals the joy of wearing outrageous costumes in her role as Sophia Falcone in HBO's 'The Penguin.' They discuss the emotional hurdles of singing and the sacrifices made in pursuit of artistic dreams. Milioti recounts her beginnings in summer camp musicals and reflects on the captivating blend of humor and danger in her characters. The conversation delves into the complexities of heroism and villainy in storytelling.
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Audition Song Anecdote
- Cristin Milioti humorously recounts auditioning with the song 'I Don't Know How to Love Him' from Jesus Christ Superstar multiple times.
- She reveals a personal connection to the musical and shares a light moment about her audition choices.
Childhood Summer Camp Story
- Cristin Milioti shares a childhood summer camp story where she threw herself down the stairs on purpose during a musical performance.
- This playful stunt won the camp's admiration and highlighted her early passion for performing.
Playing Sophia Falcone
- Cristin Milioti describes her character Sophia Falcone in The Penguin as a complex villain with a personal grievance.
- She expresses excitement about playing a role in the Batman universe as a longtime fan.