Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman, Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling – Hollywood’s greats have been guests here.
Now Matthias Schweighöfer (40) is conquering America’s most famous talk show! Jimmy Fallon (47), one of the biggest late-night talkers in the USA, invited the likeable blond to his NBC program “The Tonight Show” – THE accolade for every actor.
On Thursday Schweighöfer was allowed to advertise his current Netflix film “Army of Thieves” at Fallon in New York. The German all-round talent not only plays the main role, but also directed and produced the robbery comedy.
In the beginning, Jimmy Fallon stumbled upon the German superstar’s last name. Matthias provided assistance by simply changing the “O” into an “O” when making the announcement. Pretty clever, Matthias! Turning an umlaut into a vowel can pave the way for German actors to Hollywood – see Diane Kruger (45) …
See the interview in the video here
Then Fallon took up a favorite topic of many Americans: their origins! “I’m half Irish, half German,” says Fallon with a grin. And further: “My grandmother came to America as a baby. Her last name was Schaller, she came from Bremen. ”Schweighöfer jokingly:“ Well, Bremen is like that … Bremen just. ”Big laughter – Matthias drew the audience to his side with his charming and funny manner.
Then Jimmy Fallon ushered in the highlight of the interview. The talk legend conjured up an article about Schweighöfer, the headline of which read: “They call me Justin Timberlake Germany …” Fallon looked at Schweigi questioningly: “I mean, I feel it a bit – but can you explain why ? “
Entertainment the way the Americans love it: Matthias Schweighöfer did a spontaneous dance with Jimmy FellonPhoto: NBC
Matthias started: “I think I’m a good dancer, but in a shy way.” The show band promptly played the first bars of a song and Matthias jumped up and showed his moves. Jimmy Fallon came along and danced! With this spontaneous action proved Schweighöfer – He can do entertainment.
Jimmy Kimmel’s “Tonight Show” is a good mood show – there was no talk of unpleasant topics, such as Matthias’ grandfather Willy Schweighöfer († 74), about the NSDAP past.
Kimmel preferred to shower the German heartthrob with praise, said almost fatherly: “I’m glad you’re getting started in America and people can see how charming and talented you are.” In the end, talk legend Matthias even offered friendship .
With this sympathetic appearance and the good reviews of his Netflix film, Matthias Schweighöfer could achieve his breakthrough in America!