The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Laura Dern | Travel Buff
Dec 10, 2025
Laura Dern, the award-winning actor known for her roles in Jurassic Park and Marriage Story, joins to share her excitement about working with Bradley Cooper on her upcoming film, Is This Thing On? She reveals the film's themes of marriage and empathy, plus her amusing on-set experiences, including using real pot cookies while filming. Laura also discusses her role as executive producer for Palm Royale and a delightful dog daycare romance with Stephen when they compare notes about their beloved pets.
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Oscar Sheltered During Evacuation
- Laura Dern kept her Oscar at a friend's house during LA fire evacuations to stay safe.
- She joked it was staying with Gregory Peck's Oscar and called it "Oscar Atticus."
Method Prop Use In Grand Central Scene
- For realism, Laura Dern confirmed the pot-cookie prop in Grand Central was real and played the scene method-style.
- She noted full method acting on such scenes would be dangerous with many takes.
On The Tone Of Her New Film
- Laura Dern described Is This Thing On? as a funny, kind, and hopeful film about a 25-year marriage finding itself.
- She praised Bradley Cooper's direction and the film's homage to New York City.