Fallon and Jamie Lee Curtis spoof 'You Can See Everything' as Fielder and Holmes on Tonight Show
On Wednesday's Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon played Nathan Fielder and Jamie Lee Curtis played Elizabeth Holmes in a cold-open spoof of A24's documentary 'You Can See Everything'. Online reaction was largely praise.
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Left · 2On Wednesday's episode of The Tonight Show, host Jimmy Fallon played Nathan Fielder and guest Jamie Lee Curtis played Elizabeth Holmes in a spoof of A24's documentary 'You Can See Everything'. VarietyLC “host Jimmy Fallon went full Nathan Fielder while guest Jamie Lee Curtis played Elizabeth Holmes to spoof A24’s buzzy documentary” Read at Variety ↗ The IndependentLC “opened with the Oscar-winning actor, 67, impersonating Elizabeth Holmes opposite Fallon’s Nathan Fielder impression” Read at The Independent ↗ Left · 2Fallon, in a salt-and-pepper wig, asked Curtis whether she really wanted to be on the show and whether she was there only to promote her new show 'Newlyweds'. Curtis, in a blonde wig, answered, 'No, I'm engaging with you as a human being,' and added, 'Why would I deceive you?' VarietyLC ““No, I’m engaging with you as a human being,” said Curtis. “Why would I deceive you?” Read at Variety ↗ The IndependentLC “Fallon, donning a salt-and-pepper wig and speaking in a tone mimicking Fielder” Read at The Independent ↗ Left · 2The Independent says the exchange closely reenacted a viral moment from the documentary's trailer. Variety reports that the sketch ended with Fallon asking, 'You're being real right now?', and Curtis replying, 'I'm always being real'. After he left, she shouted a profane insult at him. The IndependentLC “putting on a close reenactment of the viral moment in the documentary’s trailer” Read at The Independent ↗ VarietyLC ““I’m always being real,” responded Curtis. As Fallon leaves, she yells” Read at Variety ↗
Left · 1Curtis was on the show to promote 'Newlyweds', her new NBC sitcom that premiered on Oct. 23, starring Téa Leoni and Tim Daly. Variety says she co-created it with Gail Lerner, who was fired earlier this month over 'creative differences'. VarietyLC “Curtis was on the show to promote “Newlyweds,” her new NBC sitcom that premiered on Oct. 23.”“co-created it with Gail Lerner, who was fired from the show earlier this month for “creative differences.”” Read at Variety ↗ Left · 2The documentary, co-directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, opened in theaters on Oct. 16 and follows Holmes, the Theranos founder, in the month before she began an 11-year prison sentence. Variety puts its domestic gross at $45.1 million; The Independent says more than $45 million after two weeks. VarietyLC “debuted in theaters earlier this month on Oct. 16”“it’s already grossed $45.1 million domestically to date” Read at Variety ↗ The IndependentLC “bringing in more than $45 million after two weeks in theaters” Read at The Independent ↗ Left · 1The Independent reports that social media users called Curtis's impression 'spot on', and some praised Fallon's mirroring of Fielder's mannerisms. It also cites Instagram comments from Rita Wilson, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber praising the sketch. The IndependentLC ““Spot on,” one person reacted in a post on X.”“Rita Wilson commented: “I mean, I can’t stop watching!!!” while Naomi Watts said that it was “Truly Excellent!!”” Read at The Independent ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets treat the sketch as light entertainment news. Variety reports the sketch and its context in the industry; The Independent leads with audience and celebrity praise.
- Emphasis
- Variety: the dialogue, the Newlyweds promotion, the Lerner firing and the film's box office. The Independent: social media and celebrity reactions.
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- Variety does not report audience reaction. The Independent does not mention Lerner's firing or the sketch's ending.
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- “buzzy documentary”“spot on”
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“to spoof A24’s buzzy documentary” — Variety
““Spot on,” one person reacted in a post on X.” — The Independent
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What every side reports
- The spoof aired on Wednesday's Tonight Show, with Fallon as Nathan Fielder and Curtis as Elizabeth Holmes.
- Curtis was promoting her new show 'Newlyweds'.
- The documentary, co-directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, has grossed over $45 million.
Jamie Lee Curtis person
Curtis played Holmes in the sketch while promoting her NBC sitcom 'Newlyweds'.
“Curtis was on the show to promote “Newlyweds,” her new NBC sitcom” — Variety
Jimmy Fallon person
Fallon hosted and played Fielder, with the Independent noting fans praised his mimicry.
“look at how he mirrored fielder’s mannerisms down to the smallest facial expressions and awkward pauses.” — The Independent
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Neutral Trade-press account of the sketch with dialogue, show context and box-office figures.
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Jamie Lee Curtis’ impression of Elizabeth Holmes on Jimmy Fallon’s show is ‘spot on,’ fans say
Celebratory Reaction piece built on fan and celebrity praise for Curtis and Fallon's impressions.
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- 29 Oct 04:21 First VarietyLC Jimmy Fallon and Jamie Lee Curtis Transform Into Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes to Spoof ‘You Can See Everything’
- 29 Oct 13:51 +9h 30m The IndependentLC Jamie Lee Curtis’ impression of Elizabeth Holmes on Jimmy Fallon’s show is ‘spot on,’ fans say
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