There wasthe thing that happened with Jimmy Fallonand he got quite a lot of criticism, Corden said.
I felt that was really unfair because I dont think anyone asked him the right questions.
… Im never too hard on anyone.
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Corden did not interview Trump last year but did have a strategy in place had Trump decided to appear.
I would read Donald Trump things that he had said on the campaign trail.
If you take it back, you take it back forever.
But despite the plans he had for Trump, Corden doesnt thinkThe Late Late Showis a political show.
But, he added, were definitely notnota political show.
When we take swings, you will absolutely know where we stand.
Corden discussed more than just Trump at the PaleyFest on Wednesday.
For perspective, Corden tried a little exercise with the crowd.
Think of a recording artist, everyone in this room just in your minds.
But, they finally scored that first guest.
God bless Mariah Carey, Corden said.
But who could be next?
I dont think were going to get her for a long time, Winston joked of Beyonce.
Its very inconvenient that she wants to give birth before she does it.
Its just got all the joy of comedy roasts, but [its] less nasty.
The group also recalled the origins of the new project and looked back to when David Schwimmer participated.
After seeingAnne Hathawaydoing it, Schwimmer put his hat in the ring.
He called the office and said I saw what you did with Anne Hathaway.
I want to do that myself, Winston recalled.
Cordens reaction upon first seeing the raps: Right, its going to be a bloodbath.
But what appeared to be a reunion between costars was actually the product of TV magic.
We shot the Cuba Gooding side before we ever booked Tom Cruise, Corden revealed.
He didnt know it was actually in the street.
He showed up and was terrified.
He couldnt believe the rage of the drivers as well.
Corden recalled being chastised by a policeman while shooting, he believed, thePhantom of the Operacrosswalk musical.
I kept running out to the cars like They want more!
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