The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Sigourney Weaver | Disaster of Ceremonies
Dec 9, 2025
Veteran actress Sigourney Weaver, known for iconic roles in Alien and Avatar, shares fascinating insights into her career. She describes her cherished New York caroling traditions and the immersive experience of playing Kiri through motion capture. Weaver reflects on her transformative role as Prospero in The Tempest and recalls her early days under the mentorship of John Gielgud. With playful stories about Kevin Kline and candid admissions about facing harsh criticism at Yale, Sigourney’s journey showcases resilience and creativity.
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Old-Fashioned Caroling Party
- Sigourney Weaver describes giving a Christmas caroling party at her New York home with piano and 25 carols.
- She invited Stephen Colbert and mentioned they stopped during COVID but may restart the tradition.
Motion Capture Is Actor-Centric
- Sigourney Weaver says motion-capture is the most actor-centric form of film acting.
- She explains it feels like early theater rehearsal with freedom to explore scenes with Jim Cameron.
Full-Circle With Gielgud
- Sigourney recounts playing Prospero at Drury Lane and that Sir John Gielgud gave her first job.
- She connects her West End role to her early career start under Gielgud.
