The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Trump Pressures Paramount for Rush Hour 4 | Denis Leary, Zoey Deutch | Wednesday, November 26
Nov 27, 2025
Denis Leary, a comedian and Emmy-nominated actor, shares hilarious holiday stories, including his sleepwalking antics and childhood gift mishaps. He also discusses his new film, Oh, What Fun. Meanwhile, Zoey Deutch, an actress known for Nouvelle Vague, opens up about her recent engagement and the romantic proposal in Corsica. She dives into her role in the film and the joy of filming in French, even challenging Jimmy to a fun game about French movie titles. It's a blend of laughter, love, and cinematic insights!
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Celebrity Pressure Shapes Studio Decisions
- Donald Trump personally pushed Paramount to make Rush Hour 4, showing celebrity influence on studio decisions.
- Jimmy Fallon frames this as an example of outside pressure shaping Hollywood choices.
Sleepwalking Nearly Ruined Christmas
- Denis Leary sleepwalked on Christmas Eve and threw the decorated tree outside in his underwear.
- His wife quietly redecorated to avoid waking the kids and preventing a holiday disaster.
Movie-Induced Sleepwalking Antic
- Denis Leary also sleepwalked into a dresser drawer after seeing Crimson Tide and joked, "Don't tell Denzel."
- He recounts fitting into a drawer and being on Gene Hackman's side during his sleep-acting.